Where can I apply thru GRE?
American graduate schools accept GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) as the entrance test for all MS programs except for Business, Law and Medicines.
Who conducts the GRE?
The Educational Testing Service (ETS) administers the test on behalf of the GRE Board.
What is the pattern of the test?
The GRE is a Computer Adaptive Test consisting of 3 multiple-choice sections-Quantitative, Analytical Writing and Verbal. It also includes an essay section - Writing Assessment, (mandatory only for certain universities). Students need to write this section on a separate day. The Computer Adaptive Test as the name suggests picks the questions based on the test taker's response to the given question. The first question is always of medium difficulty level and from then on the score graph starts to move upward or downward as per the performance of the candidate. A test-taker of higher caliber will get tougher questions than a test-taker of a lower caliber. As the test progresses, the score graph begin to narrow down to a range and that range will determine the final score.
GRE - The Computer Adaptive Test Structure
| Sections |
No of Questions |
Types of questions |
Time |
Score |
| ANALYTICAL WRITING |
2 Essays |
Analysis of Issue
Analysis of Argument |
60 min |
0-6 |
VERBAL
(2 SECTIONS) |
20 / Section |
Text Completion
Sentence Equivalence
Reading Comprehension |
30 min per
section |
130-170 |
QUANTITATIVE
(2 SECTIONS) |
20 / Section |
Quantitative Comparison
Discrete Math
Data Interpretation |
35 min per
section |
130-170 |
| DUMMY |
20 |
Either Math or Verbal |
30/35 min |
|
| RESEARCH |
7-10 |
Math and Verbal |
|
|
| |
|
Total Time |
Approx
3 hrs 45 mins |
340 |
The salient features: -
- There will be only one topic given for Issue and Argument topics.
- One Unscored Section (VR or QR section), may appear at any point after the AW section.
- Questions in this unidentified section are being tested for possible use in future and will not count toward the candidate's scores.
- An identified research section that is not scored may also be included and comes at the end of the test.
- The AW section will always be first, while the other five sections may appear in any order. There will be a 10-minute break following the third section, and a 1-minute break between the other test sections. Scratch Pad will be provided.
- There will be provision of on-screen calculator for the Quantitative Reasoning section.
- The computer-based GRE®Test allows the candidate to freely move forward and backward throughout an entire section to change or edit responses, even skip questions one can come back to later.
- The test allows the candidate to edit or change answers, skip questions and more, all within a section.
- Preview and Review" capabilities exist within a section.
- "Mark and Review" feature to tag questions, so one can skip and return later.
The GRE®Test is a section-level adaptive test i.e. the level of difficulty of the second section (Quantitative Reasoning or Verbal Reasoning) will depend on the candidate's overall performance on the corresponding first section. However, within each section, all questions contribute equally to the final score.
Analytical Writing Assessment:
- Analysis of Issue: Students are required to present their perspective/opinion on an issue.
- Analysis of Argument: Students are required to analyze a given argument.
How are the essays evaluated?
The essays are scored in a range from 0 to 6. The ratings of the essay will be 6.0, 5.5, 5.0, 4.5, 4.0, 3.5, 3.0,2.5, 2.0, 1.5 and 1.0. The desired level is 4 and above.
Do I need to take a subject GRE also?
Usually universities don't ask for subject GRE scores. However in case of change of stream or for integrated PhD programs some universities may ask for a subject GRE score. It entirely depends on the university however very few universities
How do I get to know my GRE score?
Unofficial scores appear on screen following the test for verbal and quantitative section. The essay scores will come to you along with the official score reports. You will receive official score reports within 10- 15 days of taking the test.
What is a good GRE score?
A score of 300 and above would help you to get in good universities
How long are the GRE scores valid?
The GRE score is valid for five years; however most of the universities insist on a GRE score not more than 2-3 years old.
How do universities get my GRE score?
ETS will directly send your scores to the universities you have mentioned in your test registration.
When can I give GRE?
You can write GRE on any working day of the year (Saturdays and Sundays are holidays).
How do I register for GRE?
You can register online on www.gre.org or can call up or send a fax or mail Prometric - Delhi .
Where in India can I write GRE?
What is the fee for GRE?
- Test Fees: US$ 205* (Includes fee for reporting scores to 4 Universities).
Additional Score Report: US$ 27 * per university.
*Fees are subject to change
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