The computer-delivered GRE® General Test measures the skills you will need in graduate or business school, and features a test-taker friendly format.
Timing:
30 minutes per task
Number of tasks:
2
Tests how well you:
Timing:
Two 30-minute sections
Number of questions:
20 per section
Tests how well you:
Timing:
Two 35-minute sections
Number of questions:
20 per section
Tests how well you:
Focuses on basic mathematical skills of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis.
One of two types of unscored sections may be included on the computer-delivered test:
The paper-delivered test is offered in areas of the world where the computer-delivered test is not available.
Click here to learn more if you are taking the test in the paper-delivered format.
Explore the test by the numbers.
The GRE® General Test contains 3 scored sections:
Analytical Writing
Verbal Reasoning
Quantitative Reasoning
of GRE® test takers changed at least one answer, and most improved their scores.
days after your test date, you can view your scores online in your ETS Account.
Scoring scale for Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections
Scoring scale for Analytical Writing section
More than 1,200 business schools, including the world's top-ranked business schools, accept GRE® scores for admission to their M.B.A. programs.
92 of the top institutions on the U.S. News & World Report 2018 Best Business Schools Ranking accept GRE® scores.
All of Bloomberg Businessweek's top 30 U.S. M.B.A. programs accept GRE® scores.
9 of the top 10 institutions on The Financial Times 2017 Global M.B.A. Ranking accept GRE® scores.
7 out of 10 GRE® test takers earned the same or better scores on the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections when they took the test a second time.
Nearly 1 out of 4 people take the GRE® General Test more than once.
of test takers rely on official GRE® software and apps to prepare for the GRE® General Test.
of test takers prepare from 1-4 hours per week.
Top 3 study snacks among GRE® test takers: fruits, nuts, chocolate
1 out of 3 GRE® test takers starts preparing less than 1 month before test day.
Most people register for the computer-delivered or paper-delivered GRE® General Test online. Here are the three key steps and some helpful tips. Register at ets.org
Before you register for the test, you will need to create an account. You will be asked to provide your name and contact info and create a username and password.
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It’s important that when you create your account, the spelling of your full name matches exactly with the ID you will present at the test center. Depending on where you plan to test and your country of citizenship, there may be other requirements. See all ID requirements
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Once you have an account, you will be prompted to register and choose where and when you would like to take the test. Be sure to allow enough time for your scores to be sent to your chosen schools.
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The GRE® Subject Tests are designed to measure your knowledge in a particular field of study. They can help you stand out from other applicants by emphasizing your skill level in specific areas.
Biology / Chemistry / Literature in English / Mathematics / Physics / Psychology
Learn what is on the GRE® Subject Tests
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Accepted by top-choice graduate programs worldwide, the GRE® General Test is the one test that gives you more opportunities for success.
Your GRE® Verbal and Quant scores are based on the number of questions you answered correctly in both sections of the Verbal and Quant measures—as well as the level of difficulty of each section. Your Analytical Writing score is based on the overall quality of your essay in response to the assigned task.
