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The GRE or Graduate Record Examinations consists of General Test
and Subject Test. The General Test does not test any specific
knowledge. The total testing time is up to 3 3/4 hours. It includes the following three parts:
Verbal Section
- Reading Comprehension
- Sentence Completion
- Analogy
- Antonym
Quantitative Section
- Problem Solving
- Quantitative Comparison
Analytical Writing
- Analysis of Issue
- Analysis of Argument
The format of Computer-based GRE General Test
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Section |
Number of Questions |
Time |
| Analytical Writing |
1 Issue Task* |
45 minutes |
| Analytical Writing |
1 Argument Task* |
30 minutes |
| Verbal |
30 |
30 minutes |
| Quantitative |
28 |
45 minutes |
| Unscored |
Varies |
Varies |
| Research |
Varies |
Varies |
In the paper-based test, there is an unscored section.
No one enjoys taking standardized tests, but they are a required
portion of your application. There is a wealth of resources
available here to help you study for these and you should consider
using them.
While the GRE may not be a breaking point, it can indicate your
level of desire to go to graduate school. If you are unhappy with
your score, try to retake the exam. If you do not test well, you
have at least shown that you are willing to try again and that you
are serious about your application.
The GRE result is also used for admissions to business PhD
programs which traditionally requires GMAT test. See
GMAT CAT for
detailed information about Graduate Management Admission Test.
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