GRE Graduate Record Examination GRE for students online
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is administered by the Educational Testing Services (ETS) for admission into all graduate academic programs (except management) in universities across USA and Canada and some selected universities across the world including India. The exam is a Computer Adaptive Test and is administered at any of the Sylvan testing centers in the country after prior registration.
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.
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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 |
45 mins 30 mins |
0-6 |
| VERBAL | 30 | Antonyms Analogies Sentence Completion Reading Comprehension |
30 minutes | 200-800 |
| QUANTITATIVE | 28 | Quantitative Comparison Discrete Math Data Interpretation |
45 minutes | 200-800 |
| Experimental | Either Math or Verbal | |||
| Total Time | Approx 3 hrs 15 mins |
1600 |
The salient features: -
- The Analytical Writing section is always the first section followed
by either the Quantitative or Verbal.
- All questions are multiple-choice having four or five answer choices.
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 5 and above.
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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 1400 and above would help you to get in good universities
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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).
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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?
- Test Fees: US$ 140* (Includes fee for reporting scores
to 4 Universities).
Additional Score Report: US$ 15 * per university.
*Fees are subject to change
MAXGRE correspondence program
- Duration: 90- 120 days program (approx 100 hour program)
- Course Content-
- Basic Reference Material: Verbal, Quantitative and AWA 20 Section
Tests 7 PBT s and 10 Computer Test
- Fees: Students based in India: Rs. 3500/-
Globally: US$ 145
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