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The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Test is required for admission into many Ph.D. programs as well as some MBA and Master's programs. While some universities may request a GRE Subject Test in the applicant's field, most programs that ask for testing require only GRE General Test scores.
What content does the GRE cover?
How is the GRE scored?
If I did well on my SAT, does that mean I'll do well on
the GRE?
How long is my GRE score valid?
Where will tutoring take place?
When are the GRE test dates, and how do I register?
What content does the GRE cover?The GRE exam comprises three parts: the Analytical Writing measure, the Quantitative Reasoning section, and the Verbal Reasoning section. The Analytical Writing Assessment is not a part of the scaled verbal/quantitative score but is nevertheless considered very important. It consists of two essays, each of which is 30 minutes long. The Verbal Reasoning measure includes three types of questions that are intermixed throughout two 30-minute sections: text completion, sentence equivalence, and reading comprehension. The Quantitative Reasoning measure has four common content areas that are mixed throughout two 35-minute sections: arithmetic, elementary algebra, geometry, and data analysis. The Quantitative Reasoning measure has four types of questions: quantitative comparison, one-answer multiple choice, one-or-more-answer multiple choice and numeric entry questions.
How is the GRE scored?Scores range from 130 to 170, and separate Verbal and Quantitative scores are given. Each essay is scored by 2 readers, each giving a score of 1 to 6. The overall writing score is the average of the two essay scores. All scores compiled within the previous 5 years are submitted to requested schools.
If I did well on my SAT, does that mean I'll do well on the GRE?The GRE general test is more like the SAT than any other graduate school entrance exam. Yet since the recent changes have brought a new level of complexity to the verbal component and since most undergrads have not seen algebra or geometry in years, the new GRE might seem quite a challenge at first. Nevertheless, with preparation and practice, you can increase your scores. Call us and one of our educational consultants would be happy to speak with you and make a personalized program recommendation.
How long is my GRE score valid?Although GRE scores are valid for five years, all scores from each time you’ve taken the test for the past 5 years will be reported to requested schools.
Where will tutoring take place?If you live in the New York, Boston, or Philadelphia areas, your tutor will meet where it's convenient for you, whether that's in your home, at a nearby library, or in our office. If you do not live near one of these cities, our tutors can work with you online through our Inspirica Anywhere program. They also travel nationally and internationally to work with students in-person through Custom Trips.
When are the GRE test dates, and how do I register?The GRE is offered throughout the year by appointment. It is a computer-based test that is given at specific locations around the country. Go to www.gre.org and look for a test center near you. You can take the GRE once every 60 days but no more than five times per year
