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All About Your GRE® Scores

Congratulations! You can view your test scores in your ETS Account. If you think you can do better, go for it. See below for helpful information on next steps, including taking the test again.

A Closer Look at GRE® Scores

All GRE® tests provide the ScoreSelect® option, which means you can take a GRE® test more than once and only send your best scores. Just knowing you have the option can give you added confidence on test day.

  • Send only your best scores
  • You can send up to four FREE score reports per test
  • No immediate test day decisions required
  • All of your scores are valid for five years 
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Career Stories

There are so many career paths that start with the GRE® General Test. Explore some of the most popular ones below, and get inspired!

Starting your own business?

A recent survey by Bentley University found that 66% of millennials have a desire to start their own business. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur too, consider the value that getting an MBA could provide. It can help you understand basics, such as accounting, marketing and operations, so you can better your chances of turning your brilliant idea into a successful enterprise.

 

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Learn the ins and outs

An MBA can help you foresee issues that might arise, and possibly avoid costly mistakes in the process.

Germain Boer, director of the Owen Entrepreneurship Center at Vanderbilt University, believes that getting an MBA can help a student learn how to think like a businessperson, and develop the business acumen needed that might otherwise take years to learn on the job.

Raise your earnings potential

There is much evidence that having an MBA can contribute to higher earnings in the corporate sector.

A report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers reveals an average jump of $14,400 in starting salary between those with a Bachelor’s in business and those with an MBA. However, when you’re an entrepreneur, how much you personally make is tied into the success of your business. Here are a few more stats from the report:

Charts displaying starting salary with bachelor's: $56,000; starting salary with Master's: $70,400; and the difference of $14,400

 

The GRE® General Test for business school

When you take the GRE® General Test, it’s good to know your scores are accepted at more than 1,300 business schools worldwide, including many top-ranked MBA programs.

The test also allows you to apply more of your personal test-taking strategies to try and do your best. Within each section you can skip questions and return to them later, go back and change answers and more. It is also the only admissions test that lets you send only your best scores to schools, so you can take the test more than once to try and better your scores.

 

Opportunities in engineering

Almost every industry you can think of has a place for an electrical engineer. From manufacturing and communications to transportation and technology, electrical engineers are in demand and getting paid well for their work. According to global online employment company monster.com, a master’s in electrical engineering ranked number one on their top 10 best-paying master’s degree list.

 

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Technological innovation drives demand

In addition to the broad range of traditional career paths, demand for electrical engineers in emerging fields has increased.

For example, as the world moves toward a greener economy, engineers are one of the most sought-after occupations in the solar power industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What engineers can earn

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the following for electrical engineers in 2014:

Charts displaying: $91,410 median annual wage for engineers; Top 10% can earn $143,000; Bottom 10% can earn $60,000

Overall: $900/month more with an advanced degree

 

Start with the GRE® General Test

A first step toward this wide-open field of opportunity is getting accepted into a graduate or business school program. One of the benefits of taking theGRE® General Test for engineering is that it is accepted by thousands of graduate and business schools worldwide, so you can pursue that dual path.

Another great benefit is that the test lets you skip questions and go back and change your answers, so you can put your personal test-taking strategies to work. And with the GRE® General Test, you can take the test more than once and send only your best scores to the schools of your choice.

 

Biostatistics is booming

The areas of biotechnology and healthcare offer many opportunities for new and emerging careers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. One of these is biostatistics, an occupation that is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years.

 

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What is biostatistics?

The American Statistical Association describes biostatistics as “the development and application of statistical techniques to scientific research in health-related fields, including medicine, epidemiology, and public health.”

 

Biostatisticians help design clinical studies and analyze data from research problems, including:

  • Making predictions based on data summaries
  • Analyzing clinical data using statistical approaches
  • Providing biostatistical consultation
  • Writing research proposals or grant applications

 

An abundance of job opportunities

Some of the top schools around the country offer advanced degrees in biostatistics. With a Master’s or doctoral degree in the field, you will be qualified for opportunities in government, industry and academia. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment is expected to grow by 27% from 2012-2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. This is due to the increased use of statistical analysis to make informed business, healthcare and policy decisions.

Chart displaying annual median income for biostatistics during 2014: $79,990


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Start with the GRE® General Test

As a prospective graduate school applicant in this field, taking the GRE® General Test would be an excellent idea. It is accepted at thousands of graduate schools worldwide, as well as departments and divisions within these schools.

The GRE® General Test lets you apply more of your personal test-taking strategies, so that within each section you can skip questions and go back, change answers and more. It is also the only admissions test that lets you send only your best scores to schools, so you can take the test more than once to try and better your scores.

 

Insights in psychology

Alan E. Kazdin, Ph.D., a Yale University psychology professor and former American Psychological Association president, suggests that having a burning research question or career goal that can be addressed only by a degree in psychology is a great reason for entering a graduate program. From there, the field offers many academic and career options, including clinical work, research, teaching and business.

 

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More career choices

Psychology is often associated with the mental health field, and careers such as guidance counselor, rehabilitation specialist or child protection worker.

But there are many other jobs in business and government that you can pursue with an advanced degree, including:

  • Human resources manager
  • Market researcher
  • Employee trainer
  • Developmental specialist
  • Drug and alcohol specialist
  • Parole officer

Higher salary potential

Those with advanced degrees usually earn more than those with only an undergraduate education, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ September 2013 Salary Survey.

 

Charts displaying average salary of a psychology master's: $48,200 against average salary with bachelor's: $37,200

 

 

Start with the GRE® Tests

One part of the graduate application process involves taking a standardized test, like the GRE® General Test. Most programs require them, but not all. Dr. Don Martin, an author and former admissions dean, recommends taking a test even if it’s optional. If your scores are good it couldn’t hurt, and might help in the admissions decision.

The GRE® General Test is a smart choice. It allows you to put more of your personal test-taking strategies to work. Within each section you can skip questions and return to them later, go back and change answers and more. It is also the only admissions test that lets you send only your best scores to schools, so you can take the test more than once to try and better your scores.

The GRE® program also offers the Psychology Subject Test, which can further demonstrate to schools your proficiency in the subject matter.