GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
The GRE General Test is a graduate-level admissions exam used by many graduate school and business school programs. There are three GRE sections: Analytical Writing, Verbal, Quantitative. The GRE tests college-level vocabulary and verbal reasoning; basic math concepts in arithmetic, algebra, and geometry; and your writing and analytical skills. The exam will takes less than 2 hours to complete. GRE test-takers will receive three separate scores, one for each section. Math and Verbal GRE scores fall on a scale of 130–170. Analytical Writing scores range from 0–6. Some test takers will also see an additional experimental math or verbal section, which will not be included in the final score. Your GRE score remains valid for five years. Some programs weight GRE scores very heavily or have a minimum score for applicants, while other programs consider scores more of a formality. We recommend asking your prospective grad and business programs about the unique role the GRE test plays in their admissions and financial aid decisions.