- Verbal Reasoning — Measures your ability to analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it, analyze relationships among component parts of sentences and recognize relationships among words and concepts.
- Quantitative Reasoning — Measures problem-solving ability, focusing on basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis.
- Analytical Writing — Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically your ability to articulate and support complex ideas clearly and effectively.
- GRE General
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- What is new about the GRE® revised General Test?
- ETS has enhanced
the test in many significant ways to give you a
better test experience and better demonstrate your
skills and readiness for graduate-level work:
- A new test-taker friendly design for the computer-based test lets you edit or change your answers and skip questions, all within a section, and use an on-screen calculator.* Learn more about the new test-taker friendly design.
- New types of questions in the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections, many featuring real-life scenarios that reflect the kind of thinking you'll do in today's demanding graduate and business school programs. Learn more about the new types of questions.
- Special savings of 50% when you take the GRE revised General Test between August 1 and September 30, 2011. Learn more about saving 50% on your test fee.
- Important score reporting information you need to know: If you take the GRE revised General Test during our special discount period of August – September 2011, your scores will be sent by mid-November. However, if you need your scores before November 2011, take the current test before August 2011. See the detailed score reporting schedule.
- Why was the test revised?
- ETS has revised the test to better reflect the kind of thinking you'll do in graduate or business school and improve your test-taking experience. New types of questions now more closely align with the skills you need to succeed in today's demanding graduate and business school programs.
- How should I decide which test to take: the GRE® General Test or GRE revised General Test?
- Find out the
admissions deadlines for the schools you're most
interested in. Here's why:
- If you need your scores before November 2011, you should take the current test. If you take the revised test starting in August and later, your scores will be sent starting in November 2011.
- If you need your scores after November 2011, the revised test will give you a better test experience and offer an even better way to show the schools that you're ready for graduate-level work.
- Plus, if you take the revised test in August or September 2011, you'll save 50% on your test fee. Learn more about saving 50% on your test fee.
- How long will the current GRE General Test be administered?
- The current GRE General Test will be administered through July 2011; however, dates and times will vary by location and availability. Seats will fill up quickly so candidates are encouraged to register early. The first administration of the GRE revised General Test will be August 1, 2011.
- How can I start getting ready for the GRE revised General Test?
- There are several
ways to start getting ready for the GRE revised
General Test, which begins testing in August 2011.
- First, sign up today for special test-taker news and information.
- Second, check with the graduate or business school programs you're applying to; if they need your GRE scores before November, you must take the current GRE General Test before August. Register now.
- Third, find out more about the new test-taker friendly design and the new question types coming with the GRE revised General Test.
- Fourth, start practicing with our free and priced official test prep materials.
- Where can I get additional information about the GRE revised General Test?
- You can learn more
about the GRE revised General Test by exploring the
various sections of the website, especially the
About the GRE revised General Test section,
where you will learn about the new test-taker
friendly design, new question types and more. You
can also stay informed of all news and updates
related to the GRE revised General Test by
signing up for test-taker news or by contacting
test-taker services directly:
Email: gre-info@ets.org Website: www.ets.org/gre/email Phone: 1-609-771-7670 or 1-866-473-4373 (toll free for test takers in the United States, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada)
- Test Content
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- What skills does the GRE revised General Test measure?
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- The Verbal Reasoning section measures your ability to analyze and draw conclusions from discourse, understand multiple levels of meaning, select important points and understand the meanings of sentences and entire texts.
- The Quantitative Reasoning section measures your ability to interpret and analyze quantitative information and use mathematical skills such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics to solve problems.
- The Analytical Writing section continues to measure your ability to sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion, articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively, support your ideas with relevant examples and examine claims and accompanying evidence.
Learn more about what the GRE revised General Test measures.
- How does the content differ from the current GRE General Test?
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There are new types of
questions on the GRE revised General Test that
better reflect the kind of thinking you'll do in
graduate or business school programs.
In the Verbal Reasoning section, antonyms and analogies have been removed from the test, so you're no longer tested on vocabulary out of context. New types of questions have also been added to test your ability to interpret, evaluate and reason from what you've read.
In the Quantitative Reasoning section, more focus has been placed on data interpretation and real-life scenarios, with multiple-choice and numeric entry answers. You'll also be able to use an on-screen calculator to reduce the emphasis on computation.*
In the Analytical Writing section, you'll be given one topic to complete an essay task about, rather than a choice of topics. Tasks are more specific, to ensure you can integrate critical thinking and analytical writing by fully addressing the tasks presented.
Learn more about changes to the GRE revised General Test content.
- How long is the GRE revised General Test?
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The total testing time
for the computer-based revised test is around three
hours and 45 minutes, plus short breaks. Get more
details on the timing and
tasks for each section.
Learn more about timing and tasks for the paper-based test.
- GRE revised Test for Business School
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- What skills are measured by the GRE revised General Test?
- The GRE revised General Test measures the skills that business schools value — verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing.
- What level of math content is included in the GRE revised General Test?
- The GRE revised General Test uses the foundations of high school math to test quantitative reasoning. The test material measures your ability to understand basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis; to reason quantitatively; and to solve problems in a quantitative setting.
- Does the GRE revised General Test measure knowledge in any specific disciplines?
- The GRE revised General Test measures a student’s verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills — disciplines that are not specific to any individual field of study, but essential for all and important for success in graduate or business school.
- How is the GRE revised General Test administered?
- Students can take the GRE revised General Test at about 700 locations worldwide, in more than 160 countries. It is offered in both computer-based and paper-based format, depending on the region in which the test is being taken.
- What is the price of the GRE revised General Test?
- See Fees for Tests and Related Services.
- Test Preparation
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- How can I prepare for the upcoming GRE revised General Test?
- ETS offers
FREE official test prep tools to help you
prepare for the GRE revised General Test, including:
- POWERPREP® II Software: Preparation for the computer-based GRE revised General Test. This free software includes a simulated, timed test-taking experience that demonstrates the new design features — including moving back and forth and changing answers within a section, plus the new on-screen calculator.
- Sample questions from the revised test, incorporating the new question and answer types in the Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing sections.
- Reviews for each test section, plus test-taking strategies and tips.
- Practice Book for the Paper-based GRE® revised General Test (PDF). This is a simulated test-taking experience of the paper-based GRE revised General Test. You'll get the following: one full-length paper-based test, test-taking strategies, sample Verbal and Quantitative questions with explanations, sample Analytical Writing topics, scored Analytical Writing responses and reader commentary, and information on how the test is scored.
For even more practice, you can purchase these official test materials from ETS:
- Official Guide to the GRE® revised General Test. From the creators of the GRE revised General Test, this brand new test prep book — which includes a copy of the POWERPREP® II Software CD-ROM — will provide you with actual revised tests, test-taking strategies, sample essay responses with reader commentary and more.
- ScoreItNow!™ Online Writing Practice. This service lets you sharpen your writing skills as you prepare for the Analytical Writing measure of the GRE revised General Test. Even better, receive an immediate, confidential score to see how well you performed.
- Test Administration
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- How will the GRE revised General Test be administered?
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The test will be administered on a
computer, on a continuous†
basis around the world.
In areas of the world where the computer-based test is not available, a paper-based test will be administered up to three times per year (October, November and February). Learn about changes to the paper-based test.
- Why does the revised test have an on-screen calculator?
- We've included an on-screen calculator for use in the Quantitative Reasoning section to reduce the emphasis on computation and to focus more attention on reasoning skills. The calculator will have four functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) and a square root. For paper-based tests, calculators will be provided at the test center for use during the test. You may not bring your own calculator.
- Will split-testing continue for test takers in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea?
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The split-test
administration model will be eliminated and replaced
with more frequent testing in Mainland China, Hong
Kong, Taiwan and Korea. There will now be one to
two fixed administrations per month.
Test takers in these areas will also be able to take the entire GRE revised General Test on computer, in one session and on the same day. Learn more about testing in these areas.
- When should I register for the test?
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Early planning is
important. If you need your score reports before
November 2011, you must take the current GRE General
Test. Registration is open now — and you should
register soon to guarantee the test date and
location of your choice, since seats will fill up
quickly.
If you do not need your score reports until after November 2011, you should take the GRE revised General Test. Registration for the GRE revised General Test opens on March 15, 2011; testing begins on August 1, 2011. Early registration is important here too, especially if you want to take advantage of the 50% savings during the special discount period of August 1, 2011 – September 2011.**
For the current GRE General Test and the GRE revised General Test the deadline to register for a computer-based test online and by phone will be seven days prior to the test date if seats are still available. Registrations by mail must be received at least four weeks before the requested first-choice date.
- Scoring and Reporting
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- What is new about the score scale?
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Since there are
substantial changes to the Verbal and Quantitative
Reasoning measures, the score scales were changed in
these sections. The Analytical Writing score level
will remain the same.
Here are the new score scales for the GRE revised General Test:
- Verbal Reasoning scores will be reported on a new 130 – 170 score scale, in 1-point increments (versus 200 – 800 in 10-point increments).
- Quantitative Reasoning scores will be reported on a new 130 – 170 score scale, in 1-point increments (versus 200 – 800 in 10-point increments).
- Analytical Writing scores will continue to be reported on the same 0 – 6 score level, in half-point increments.
- When will scores be reported after testing?
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If you take the GRE
revised General Test during our special discount
period of August – September 2011, your
scores will be sent by mid-November 2011.
If you take the GRE revised General Test in October – November††, scores will be sent starting in mid- to late-November. If you have specific admissions deadlines that are close to these dates, take the current test now. If you can wait, take the GRE revised General Test.
In December 2011††, normal score reporting resumes. Your score report will be sent 10 - 15 days after the test date.
See the detailed score reporting schedule for more information.
- Will scores still be reportable for five years?
- Yes, scores for the current GRE General Test will continue to be valid for five years, and scores for the GRE revised General Test will also be valid for five years.
- How can I take advantage of the 50% discount?
- If you don't need your scores until after November 2011, you can save 50% on the GRE revised General Test when you take it between August 1 and September 30, 2011.** Register as soon as registration opens on March 15, 2011, since seats will fill up quickly during this special discount period. Your GRE scores will be sent by mid-November 2011, so if you need them before then, don't wait. Make sure you take the current test before August 1, 2011.
- A new test-taker friendly design for the computer-based test that lets you edit or change your answers, skip questions and more, all within a section — giving you the freedom to use more of your own test-taking strategies. Another new feature: an on-screen calculator.* Learn more about the new test-taker friendly design.
- New types of questions in the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections, many featuring real-life scenarios that reflect the kind of thinking you'll do in today's demanding graduate and business school programs. Learn more about the new types of questions.
- Special savings of 50% when you take the GRE revised General Test between August 1 and September 30, 2011. The 50% discount means big savings for you — and another big advantage to taking the GRE revised General Test. Learn more about saving 50% on your test fee.
- Important score reporting information you need to know: If you take the GRE revised General Test during our special discount period of August – September 2011, your scores will be sent by mid-November. However, if you need your scores before November, take the current test before August. See the detailed score reporting schedule.
- August 1: First day of testing for the GRE revised General Test
- August 1 – September 30: Save 50% on your test fee; if you test during this period, your scores will be sent by mid-November
- If you test between October and November, you should check the detailed score reporting schedule to know what day your scores will be sent
- Normal score reporting resumes. Your score report will be sent 10 – 15 days after your test date
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Find out when you need
your scores to decide which
test is best for your
timing:
If you need your scores before November 2011, register now to take the current test before August. Otherwise, you can register for the GRE revised General Test and save 50% if you test between August 1 and September 30, 2011. - Sign up for official news and important reminders.
- Learn about the GRE revised General Test — what's changing, and what those changes mean to you. Find out.
- Check out Sample Questions, tips for answering and general advice for each section available now:
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Download FREE test prep
materials to
start practicing:
- POWERPREP® II Software for the computer-based test — includes a Test Preview Tool and Practice Test
- Practice Book for the Paper-based GRE® revised General Test (PDF)
- Purchase additional test prep for even more practice:
The GRE® General Test is Changing. Find Out What You Need to Know — and Why It's Good News for You.
For millions of students like you, a graduate or business degree can give you a big advantage in your future career. An important step toward achieving that goal — and the path to thousands of graduate and business programs all over the world — is to take the GRE® General Test.
Now we're making that step even better for you. Starting this August, the GRE® revised General Test will replace the current GRE General Test, giving you the advantage of a better test experience — and new types of questions that help show your readiness for graduate-level work.
Here's What You Can Expect from the GRE revised
General TestSomething else to keep in mind when you receive your scores: The GRE revised General Test features a new score scale that can make it easier for schools to compare your GRE scores with the scores of other candidates. Learn more about the new score scale.
Ready to take the GRE revised General Test?
Registration is open now! Reserve your place today >
*For those taking the paper-based GRE revised General Test, calculators will be provided at the test center for use during the test.
Choosing Between the Current Test and the Revised Test
To help you decide which of the two tests to take, start by selecting which schools you're most interested in, then find out when they need your scores. Different schools have different admissions deadlines, so knowing when your prospective schools need your scores is an important part of making the decision between the GRE General Test and the GRE revised General Test.
If you need scores before November, start planning now. You will need to take the current test. You will want to register early to ensure you get a seat for your preferred date and location. If you take the current test in a split-test administration location early planning is especially important.
If you don't need scores until after November, taking the GRE revised General Test is a smart move. With these new changes in place, the revised test will give you a better test experience — and offer an even better way to show schools that you're ready for graduate-level work.
Another Reason to Take the GRE revised General Test:
You'll Save 50% When You Test In August or September 2011.Here's an opportunity you don't want to miss: save 50% on the GRE revised General Test when you test between August 1 and September 30, 2011.
Test takers who save 50% on their test fee will have the same test experience and test advantages as those who take the GRE revised General Test after the special discount period is over; the only difference is the savings!
If you want to take advantage of this limited-time 50% discount, we recommend that you register as early as you can, since seats will fill up quickly during this special discount period. Registration for the GRE revised General Test is open now. Please note that if you test during this special discount period of August 1 – September 30, 2011, your GRE scores will be sent by mid-November. That means if you need your scores before then, don't wait — make sure you take the current test before August.
Make Sure You're Ready for the GRE revised General Test.
Here Are Important Dates You Need to Know:Table with important dates about the GRE revised General Test MONTH MILESTONE 2011 AUGUST –
SEPTEMBEROCTOBER –
NOVEMBERDECEMBER For Test Takers Taking the Paper-based GRE revised General Test
For those taking the paper-based GRE revised General Test in areas of the world where the computer-based test is not available, the test design and question types will be modified to be appropriate for a paper-based, linear test. Learn more about the paper-based test.
For Test Takers in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan or Korea
If you're taking the test in these areas, there are some important changes with the GRE revised General Test introduction you should know.
What You Can Do to Start Preparing Now
The GRE revised General Test is coming in August and you should start getting ready for it right now:
Important: If you need your GRE scores before November 2011, you must take the current GRE General Test before August.
The GRE® revised General Test — the most widely accepted graduate admissions test worldwide — can bring you one step closer to achieving your career goals. There has never been a better time to take the one test that gives you more opportunities (Flash) for your future. And now, with the new ScoreSelectSM option, you can approach test day with even more confidence knowing that you can send institutions the scores you feel show your personal best.
The GRE revised General Test, introduced in August 2011, features a new test-taker friendly design and new question types. It more closely reflects the kind of thinking you'll do in graduate or business school and demonstrates that you are ready for graduate-level work.
Learn more about the content and structure of the GRE revised General Test.
Who Takes It?
Prospective graduate and business school applicants from all around the world take the GRE revised General Test. Applicants come from varying educational and cultural backgrounds and the GRE revised General Test provides a common measure for comparing candidates' qualifications.
GRE® scores are used by admissions or fellowship panels to supplement your undergraduate records, recommendation letters and other qualifications for graduate-level study.
When and Where Do People Take It?
The GRE revised General Test is available at about 700 test centers in more than 160 countries. In most regions of the world, the computer-based test is available on a continuous basis throughout the year. In Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea, the computer-based test is available one to three times per month. In areas of the world where computer-based testing is not available, the test is administered in a paper-based format up to three times a year in October, November and February.
See Test Centers and Dates for all regions.
See which format is available in your area.
Who Accepts It?
The GRE revised General Test is accepted at thousands of graduate and business schools as well as departments and divisions within these schools. View this list (PDF).
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