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About The GRE
The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for most graduate schools in the United States. It is now also being used for admission to certain Law Schools, in lieu of the LSAT. The GRE is owned and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). The exam contains Analytical Writing (two sections), Verbal Reasoning (two sections), and Quantitative Reasoning (two sections).
- The GRE is offered many times throughout the year and has no fixed dates.
- GRE Quantitative Reasoning score range: 130 - 170. Verbal Reasoning: 130 - 170. Analytical Writing: 0 - 6.
- Cost: $205
GRE Section breakdown (click to expand)
Analytical Writing
Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, including the ability to articulate and support complex ideas with relevant reasons and examples, and examine claims and accompanying evidence.
Verbal Reasoning
Summarize text and distinguish major from minor points, understand the meanings of words, sentences and entire texts, and understand relationships among words and among concepts
Quantitative Reasoning
Solve problems using mathematical models and apply basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis
Total Time: about 3 hours, 30 minutes
Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, including the ability to articulate and support complex ideas with relevant reasons and examples, and examine claims and accompanying evidence.
- One "Analyze an Issue" task. 30 minutes.
- One "Analyze an Argument" task. 30 minutes.
Verbal Reasoning
Summarize text and distinguish major from minor points, understand the meanings of words, sentences and entire texts, and understand relationships among words and among concepts
- Section 1: 20 questions, 30 minutes
- Section 2: 20 questions, 30 minutes
Quantitative Reasoning
Solve problems using mathematical models and apply basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis
- Section 1: 20 questions, 35 minutes
- Section 2: 20 questions, 35 minutes
Total Time: about 3 hours, 30 minutes
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What is a good GRE score?
It depends on what graduate school you want to attend. GRE scores as typically stated as separate sections, rather than a total combined score. The Quantitative Reasoning score ranges from 130 - 170, in 1-point increments. The Verbal Reasoning score also ranges from 130 - 170, in 1-point increments. Finally, the Analytical Writing score will range from 0 - 6, in half-point increments. National average scores for each section are as follows: QR-152; VR-152; AW-3.5. The average GRE score at MIT this year is Q-162, V-157. At USC, it is Q-163, V-158. Carnegie Mellon: Q-161, V-159. Princeton: Q-163, V-158. Based on our research:
Top Score: QR-164 and above. VR-164 and above. AW-5.0 and above
Good Score: QR-160 and above. VR-160 and above. AW-4.5 and above
Your official GRE scores will be available in your ETS online account, and sent to your chosen score recipients approximately 10–15 days after your test date. While your GRE score is a very important part of graduate school admissions decisions, it is not the only part. If you need help putting together a stand-out admissions package, please see our Admissions Consulting options.
Top Score: QR-164 and above. VR-164 and above. AW-5.0 and above
Good Score: QR-160 and above. VR-160 and above. AW-4.5 and above
Your official GRE scores will be available in your ETS online account, and sent to your chosen score recipients approximately 10–15 days after your test date. While your GRE score is a very important part of graduate school admissions decisions, it is not the only part. If you need help putting together a stand-out admissions package, please see our Admissions Consulting options.
Upcoming GRE Test Dates & Registration
You can take the computer-based GRE General Test once every 21 days, up to five times in a 12-month period (365 days). This applies even if you've canceled a previous score. The computer-based exam is typically offered around 3 or 4 times per month. You can take the paper-based GRE General Test as often as it is offered, which is typically three times per year (October, November and February). It is recommended to register for the GRE at least 2 months in advance in order to secure your desired testing location and date.
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