GRE comprehensive guide
The GRE General Test is like a three-course intellectual feast, testing your skills in:
Analytical Writing:
Time to unleash your inner writer! This section is your chance to showcase your communication and analytical skills. You’ll be presented with interesting topics and tasked with crafting two essays:
- Issue Task: Analyze a topic and present your perspective.
- Argument Task: Evaluate the reasoning behind an argument.
It’s all about showing universities that you can think critically, write clearly, and back up your ideas with evidence.
Verbal Reasoning:
Showcase your vocabulary and reading comprehension skills! This section includes:
- Reading Comprehension: Tackle passages and questions to test your understanding of main ideas, analyze arguments, and infer the author’s perspective.
- Text Completion & Sentence Equivalence: Display your knowledge of sophisticated words with synonym and antonym challenges.
Quantitative Reasoning:
Use your brainpower to solve problems using basic math concepts like algebra, geometry, and data analysis. This section includes:
- Data Interpretation: Puzzles and questions to test your ability to interpret data and apply formulas.
- Problem Solving: Utilize high school math skills to solve quantitative problems and see how numbers interact.
Test Structure:
Analytical Writing always comes first.
- The order of the Verbal and Quantitative sections may vary.
- Total Test Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 58 minutes, including short breaks.
Each section is designed to assess your readiness for graduate-level work by evaluating critical thinking, analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning skills.
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GRE Sections |
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30 minutes |
University of New Haven |
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GRE Exam Pattern for Subject Test:
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Score Range |
Content Areas |
GRE Exam Subjects |
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200-990 |
Calculus, algebra, geometry, statistics |
Mathematics |
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200-990 |
Mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, wave phenomena, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, special relativity, laboratory methods, specialized topics |
Physics |
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200-990 |
Biological, cognitive, social, developmental, clinical, measurement/methodology/other |
Psychology |
GRE Test Modes:
- Computer-Based Mode:
- Availability: Available in most locations worldwide, including India.
- Features: Adaptive test format where the difficulty of questions adjusts based on your performance.
- Paper-Based Mode
- Availability: Offered in locations where computer access is not available.
- Features: Similar pattern to the computer-based test but delivered on paper.
GRE Test Frequency and Registration:
- Test Frequency: Candidates can take the GRE once every 21 days (about 3 weeks), up to five times within any continuous rolling 12-month period.
- Registration: During registration, candidates must specify whether they are opting for the computer-based or paper-based format (where applicable).
GRE Exam Fee:
- The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) fees in India differ based on the type of test you opt for and additional services you might need. Here are the details:GRE General Test
- Fee: ₹22,550 (includes a ₹3,439.83 VAT registration tax)
- Equivalent in USD: USD 230 (excluding China)
GRE Subject Test
- Fee: ₹14,500
Additional Services
- Rescheduling or Test Center Change: ₹5,000
- Score Review: ₹5,900
- Additional Score Reports: ₹2,900
Payment Methods: Credit/Debit Cards | E-check | Online UPI Methods
These fees ensure you can take the test, make necessary changes, and send scores to your chosen universities. Make sure to plan and choose the format that best fits your needs.
GRE Marks Distribution:
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GRE Marks Distribution |
GRE Section |
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0-6 (half-point increments) |
Analytical Writing |
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130-170 (1-point increments) |
Verbal Reasoning |
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130-170 (1-point increments) |
Quantitative Reasoning |
Total Marks:
- Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning: Each section is scored between 130-170, with 1-point increments.
- Analytical Writing: Scored between 0-6, with half-point increments.
The total GRE score combines the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning scores for a maximum of 340 points, plus the Analytical Writing score, which is scored separately.
Why Take GRE?
- So, why should this exciting test be on your radar? Here are some reasons why the GRE can be your key to unlocking graduate school awesomeness:
- The Great Equalizer: The GRE is like a magic leveler. It provides a standardized way for universities to compare applicants from all sorts of academic backgrounds. This means your stellar skills can truly shine, even if your undergraduate GPA isn’t perfect.
- Skills for Success: The GRE isn’t just about memorizing facts. It focuses on the very skills you’ll need to thrive in grad school – critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and clear communication. Acing the GRE shows universities that you’re ready to tackle complex academic challenges with confidence.
- It Opens New Doors: While not all grad programs require the GRE, many do, especially for competitive programs like MBAs, MPHs, and doctoral degrees. A strong GRE score can be your golden ticket to these programs, making your application stand out from the crowd.
- Scholarship Superhero: Universities often consider GRE scores when awarding scholarships. A great score can make you a scholarship superhero, helping you ease the financial burden of graduate studies.
