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About the GRE Test
What is the GRE Test ?
The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test is a multiple-choice
admission test for applicants to graduate schools. The test is administered
by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), under the sponsorship of
the Graduate Record Examinations Board. Please see 2004-05 GRE
Information and Registration Bulletin for more information.
Test Structure:
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CBT Analytical Writing
75 minute section - 2 writing tasks |
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Paper-Based
Verbal and Quantitative
Verbal (V): two 30-minute sections - 38 questions per
section
Quantitative (Q): two 30-minute
sections - 30 questions per section
In addition, an unidentified V or Q section that does
not count towards your score may be included. Be sure
to do all V or Q sections; you will not know which ones
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How is the GRE Test scored?
Each of the multiple-choice sections is scored on a scale of 200 to
800. The average scores for the GRE are about 470 for Verbal and 570
for Quantitative. The Analytical Writing section is scored on a scale
of 0 to 6.
How important are my GRE scores?
Schools vary tremendously in the weights they place on the different
factors in the admission process, so be sure to contact the specific
schools to which you are applying in order to determine their unique
requirements. Some programs weight GRE scores very heavily, and/or
have a minimum score for applicants, while other programs consider
GRE scores more of a formality. It is important to note that your
GRE scores are a major factor in determining your eligibility for
financial aid.
What are the GRE Subject Tests?
The GRE Subject Tests are intended to measure your knowledge of specific
subject matter. Subject Tests are available in eight disciplines:
biochemistry, cell and molecular biology; biology; chemistry; computer
science; literature in English; mathematics; physics; and psychology.
These tests are given in paper-and-pencil format three times per year,
in November, December, and April.
These tests are given separately from the GRE General Test and require
additional fees. Check with the graduate schools to which you are
applying to determine whether any of these extra tests are required.
Where can I get more information about the GRE Test?
You can contact us here at The Princeton
Review, or you can contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) through
their website: www.gre.org
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