The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test commonly required for admission to graduate and business school programs in
many English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. The GRE is developed and administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Here's an overview of the GRE:
Sections
Verbal Reasoning:Assesses problem-solving ability using mathematical concepts and skills.
Includes multiple-choice questions, quantitative comparison, and numeric entry questions.
Analytical Writing: Evaluates critical thinking and analytical writing skills.
Consists of two tasks: Analyze an Issue and Analyze an Argument.
Scoring:Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning are scored on a scale of 130 to 170, in one-point increments.
Analytical Writing is scored on a scale of 0 to 6, in half-point increments.
The total score combines Verbal and Quantitative scores, ranging from 260 to 340.
Writing (60 minutes): Requires writing responses to prompts.
Scoring: DET is scored on a scale of 10 to 160.
Each section is individually scored, and there is an overall composite score.
Test Format: The GRE General Test is available in both computer-based and paper-based formats.
The computer-based test allows for section-level adaptive testing, meaning that the difficulty of the second Quantitative and Verbal sections is determined by performance on the first sections.
Validity:GRE scores are generally valid for five years.
ScoreSelect Option: GRE offers a ScoreSelect option, allowing test-takers to send only their best scores to the institutions they designate.
Accepted by Graduate Programs: The GRE is widely accepted by graduate and business schools worldwide.
However, some programs may have their own preferences or additional requirements, so it's essential to check the specific admission requirements of the institutions you are interested in.