GRE
About the GRE
The GRE Exam is just like an entrance exam for pursuing postgraduate (PG) level studies in universities around the world. It assesses a candidate’s verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing skills. A good score on the GRE is proof of an impressive academic background.
What is the GRE exam used for?
The Graduate Record Examination, or GRE, is an important step in the graduate school or business school application process. The GRE is a multiple-choice, computer-based, standardized exam that is often required for admission to graduate programs and graduate business programs (MBA) globally. Additionally, many law schools in the United States will accept a GRE score for admission.
The GRE is developed and administered by testmaker, ETS to provide graduate, business, and law schools with common measures for comparing applicants’ qualifications and preparedness for graduate-level academic work. Admissions committees look at your GRE score, along with your academic record and supporting materials, to assess your readiness for the rigors of graduate academic study.
What are the GRE Sections?
You will receive three scores on the GRE:
- Analytical Writing <<
- Verbal Reasoning <<
- Quantitative Reasoning <<
These scores are generated by the following sections:
- 1 Analytical Writing Assessment section
- 2 Verbal Reasoning sections
- 2 Quantitative Reasoning sections
In addition, you will see one of the following sections:
- Unscored (may be either Verbal Reasoning or Quantitative Reasoning)
- Research (used for ETS research purposes)
The Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning sections are each scored on a scale of 130 to 170. The mean score for Verbal Reasoning is 152, and the mean score for Quantitative Reasoning is 156. The Analytical Writing Assessment is scored from 0 to 6 in half-point increments, and the mean score is 4.0.
What is a Good GRE Score?
When considering your GRE score goal, look at the requirements—or minimums, if applicable—at the graduate or business programs to which you’re applying. This will let you know your score baseline. If you can find the mean or average GRE score of admitted applicants, you’ll be able to determine what GRE score will make you a competitive applicant. The Verbal and Quant sections of the GRE are each scored from 130 to 170. The mean score for Verbal Reasoning is 152, and the mean score for Quantitative Reasoning is 157. The Analytical Writing Assessment is scored from 0 to 6 in half-point increments, and the mean score is 4.0. You can use the tables below to see the relationship between scaled scores and the test takers achieving them