GRE preparation
An admission test for many master’s and PhD programmes, especially in the USA.
What is the GRE?
Graduate Record Examinations General Test. Students applying to graduate programmes that require or recommend GRE scores, often in engineering, science and some business programmes.
Format
- Analytical WritingOne essay analysing an issue.
- Verbal ReasoningReading comprehension and vocabulary in context.
- Quantitative ReasoningArithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis.
Scoring
Verbal and Quantitative are scored from 130 to 170; Analytical Writing from 0 to 6. Scores are generally valid for five years.
Planning tips
- Check whether each programme requires, recommends or waives the GRE.
- Plan for a retake in your timeline.
- Quant scores matter most for STEM programmes.
Test formats and score requirements change. Check the latest details on the ETS GRE official site (opens in a new tab) before you book.
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FAQs
Students applying to graduate programmes that require or recommend GRE scores, often in engineering, science and some business programmes.
Verbal and Quantitative are scored from 130 to 170; Analytical Writing from 0 to 6. Scores are generally valid for five years.
Yes. We check which tests and scores your shortlisted universities and visa route accept, help you set a target score and plan your test date around application deadlines.
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