Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is standardized test conducted by ETS (Educational Testing Services). GRE is accepted by almost all top graduate level schools. This test provides opportunity to schools to peek at potential of applicants for higher studies. Each program assigns a different weight to your score, but good performance certainly helps your application stand out in a crowded pool.
It consists of four sections: Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and an Experimental section. Here is a closer look at what you can expect from each:
Test Section | Time Limit / Number of Questions | Question Types | Score Range |
---|---|---|---|
Analytical Writing Assessment | 30 minutes 1 question | Analysis of an Argument | 0-6 (in 0.5-point increments) |
Quantitative Reasoning Section 1 | 21 minutes 12 questions | Quant Comparison, MCQs, Numeric Entry, Data Interpretation Sets | Ranging from 130-170 (in 1-point increments) |
Quantitative Reasoning Section 2 |
26 minutes 15 questions | Quant Comparison, MCQs, Numeric Entry, Data Interpretation Sets | Ranging from 130-170 (in 1-point increments) |
Verbal Reasoning Section 1 |
18 minutes 12 questions | Reading Comprehension, Text Completion, Sentence Equivalence | Ranging from 130-170 (in 1-point increments) |
Verbal Reasoning Section 2 | 23 minutes 15 questions | Reading Comprehension, Text Completion, Sentence Equivalence | Ranging from 130-170 (in 1-point increments) |