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The GRE, or Graduate Record Examination, is a standardized test commonly required for admission to graduate programs in various fields, such as business, education, engineering, humanities, and the sciences. It’s administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and is widely accepted by thousands of graduate and business schools worldwide.
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Here's a Brief Overview:
Sections: The GRE consists of three main sections:
GRE Changes: Structure
To shorten the exam, ETS removed and condensed some of the sections on the GRE. Here’s how the structure of the GRE changed:
Removed the argument essay
Removed the experimental (unscored) section
Removed the 10-minute break
Reduced the number of questions across the Quant sections from 40 to 27
Reduced the number of questions across the Verbal sections from 40 to 27
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Section Type
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Structure
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Number of Questions
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Estimated Timing
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Analytical Writing
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1 Section
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1 Essay
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30 Minutes
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Quantitative Reasoning
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2 Sections
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27 Total Questions
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47 Minutes
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Verbal Reasoning
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2 Sections
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27 Total Questions
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41 Ninutes
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Total: 1 hour, 58 minutes
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GRE Changes: Score Delivery Timing
The final GRE change implemented was the practicality of test score delivery. ETS sends GRE scores to institutions in 8-10 days instead of the former 10-15 day turnaround time. This helps you submit applications sooner so you can meet tight deadlines.
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Yes, the Exam duration is reduced from 3 hours 45 minutes to just 1 hour, 58 minutes.
- Shorter test (1-hour, 58-minutes)
- Removal of the 10-minute break
- Removal of the unscored section
- Removal of the “Analyze an Argument” task in the Analytical Writing section
- Reduced number of questions in the Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning sections
- Faster score delivery (8-10 days)
With the significantly shorter exam, some test-takers may be wondering if the score scale on the GRE changed as well. The answer is no, the score scale did not change for the current, shorter GRE.
All of the changes to the GRE were meant to make it easier for students to take the test and send scores to schools. Clocking in at just under two hours, this shortened GRE will be the shortest test of general skills for graduate and professional program admissions.
The GRE is a standardized test required for admission to many graduate schools, primarily in the United States. It measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing skills.
The Educational Testing Service (ETS) administers the GRE.
The GRE consists of three main sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. There is also an unscored or research section that does not count towards the final score.
The GRE takes about 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete, including short breaks.
You can register for the GRE online through the ETS website, by phone, or by mail.
The GRE is offered year-round at Prometric test centers and on specific dates in certain locations.
The cost to take the GRE varies by country. In the United States, it is typically around $205. Additional fees may apply for services such as rescheduling or changing your test center.
Yes, you can reschedule or cancel your test date. There is a fee for rescheduling or canceling, and it must be done at least four days before the test date.
You should bring a valid, government-issued photo ID and your test confirmation email. Personal items like cell phones and bags are not allowed in the testing room.