GRE - Graduate Record Examination
The GRE® General Test measures critical thinking, analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study.
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GRE® tests are taken by individuals applying to graduate programs in natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities and arts, education, business or other fields. The tests are designed to help graduate admission committees and fellowship sponsors assess the qualifications of applicants to their programs.
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Test Descriptions
GRE General Test
The GRE General Test measures skills that have been developed over a long period of time and are not necessarily related to any particular field of study. The test is composed of Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing sections.
- The Verbal section measures the ability to analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it, analyze relationships among component parts of sentences, and recognize relationships between words and concepts.
- The Quantitative section measures basic mathematical skills and understanding of elementary mathematical concepts, as well as the ability to reason quantitatively and solve problems in a quantitative setting. There is a balance among the questions requiring arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis.
- The Analytical Writing section measures the ability to articulate and support complex ideas, analyze an argument, and sustain a focused and coherent discussion. It does not assess specific knowledge, and there is no single best way to respond.
The computer-based GRE General Test is offered year-round at authorized testing centers in the United States, Canada and many other countries. In areas of the world where computer-based testing is not available, the paper-based GRE General Test is administered in October and March.
GRE Subject Tests
The Subject Tests measure undergraduate achievement in the following eight specific fields of study:
- Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Literature in English
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology
Each Subject Test assumes an undergraduate major or extensive background in the discipline. The tests are given at authorized paper-based testing centers worldwide up to three times per year, in October, December and April.
Because the General Test and Subject Tests have different emphases, the two types of tests are often used to complement each other in admissions decisions. Additional information about the content of the tests is available on the GRE Web site at www.ets.org/gre.
Structure of the Computer-Based General Test
Verbal 30-minute section: 30 questions
Quantitative 45-minute section: 28 questions
Analytical Writing (two sections: one writing task per section)
Present Your Perspective on an Issue: 45 minutes
Analyze an Argument: 30 minutes
Structure of the Paper-Based General Test
Verbal two 30-minute sections: 38 questions per section
Quantitative two 30-minute sections: 30 questions per section
Analytical Writing (two sections: one writing task per section)
Present Your Perspective on an Issue: 45 minutes
Analyze an Argument: 30 minutes
In addition, an unidentified Verbal or Quantitative section that does not count toward a score may be included. You should complete all Verbal or Quantitative sections since you will not know which one(s) will be counted as part of your score. An identified research section that is not scored also may be included in the computer-based General Test.
Test Registration
You can register for the GRE General Test and Subject Tests online at www.ets.org/gre/grereg.html using a credit card. You also can register for the computer-based General Test by phone, mail or fax, and you can register for the paper-based General Test and Subject Tests by mail. Visit www.ets.org/gre for more information on how to register for the GRE tests.
The fee to take the GRE General Test is US$150 in the United States, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico; US$205 in China (including Hong Kong), Korea and Taiwan; and US$180 in all other locations. The fee to take a GRE Subject Test is US$130 in the United States, U.S. Territories and Puerto Rico, and US$150 in all other locations.
Test Preparation
Free test preparation material is available to individuals who register to take the GRE General Test or a Subject Test. The material describes the test in detail and provides information to help you understand the scores you earn. You can download this material free of charge, as well as access additional free and low-cost GRE test preparation materials and services, at www.ets.org/gre/greprep.html Free test preparation material is available at College of Admission Tests
Required GRE Score
GRE: GRE scores will be used in the context of a holistic credential review process. A strong performance is expected. For Fall 2008, incoming M.S. students have an average 550-560 verbal and 760-780 quantitative; Ph.D. students have an average 530-580 verbal and 780-800 quantitative.
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