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Question: What is GRE?
Answer: The GRE, which stands for Graduate Record Examinations, is
administrated by Educational Testing Services (or ETS). Since established,
GRE has been used by more than thousands of U.S. graduate schools as an
academic indicator for graduate admission. Currently, the GRE exam consists
of three parts: verbal, quantitative and writing.
Question: What does GRE test?
Answer: GRE does not test any specific knowledge. Rather, it is an
intelligent exam or a so-called IQ exam.
Question: What format is GRE exam?
Answer: The GRE is available in a computer-based test in U.S. and
most international locations. In some countries, such as China, Korea, etc,
GRE is available as a paper-based test only.
Question: When is GRE available?
Answer: GRE is available at any time where computer based test is
available.
Question: How to register the test?
Answer: You can contact ETS to register a test by calling
1-443-751-4820 or 1-800-GRE-CALL (1-800-473-2255) or visiting the
http://www.ets.org/gre
Question: How much does it cost to take the GRE test?
Answer: The General Test is $140 for test-takers in United States,
$175 in China (including Hong Kong), Korea, and Taiwan, and $170 for
individuals testing in all other locations.
Question: Is GRE still available in paper -based test?
Answer: In the United States, the answer is not. In some
countries, such as China, the test is only available as a paper test.
Exactly, the test is split into two parts, the verbal and quantitative
sections are administrated as a paper test. The writing section, however, is
administrated as a computer test.
Question: How do I register for a paper-based test?
Answer: You can download a form from http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/GRE/pdf/0708_gre_pbt_reg_form.pdf.
Question: What is the average GRE score?
Answer: The average score for GRE varies from school to school. In
general, schools with higher rank has the higher average GRE score.
Question: What is the minimum GRE score?
Answer: Most graduate schools state that they do not require
minimum score for the test. However, some schools do require.
Question: What is an acceptable GRE score?
Answer: Generally, a score of 550 or higher in Verbal section and
600 or higher in Quantitative section is considered acceptable. For specific
requirement, you will have to consult your school.
Question: How long is GRE score valid for?
Answer: GRE score is valid for five years. After five years, you
will need to re-take the test.
Question: How many times can I take GRE?
Answer: You can take GRE as many times as you want. However, in a
consecutive twelve months, the maximum time is five.
Question: How to prepare for the GRE test?
Answer: The best way to tackle the exam is to get familiar with
the test format and question type. Spend two or three weeks to understand
the test by taking a sample test. Then, buy or download more practice tests
to practice, practice and practice.
Question: How long do I need to prepare before taking the test?
Answer: Generally, it takes three to six month for most
test-takers to prepare for the test in order to achieve a satisfactory
score. For international students, it may take extra time to get proficiency
in English.
Question: Do I need to attend a preparation class? Which one is
the best?
Answer: Many students take a prep class at Kaplan, Princeton
Review, and Manhattan GRE center.
Question: Where can I find the GRE books and software?
Answer: The best prep books for GRE exam is the Official GRE Guide
from the test maker - ETS. You can buy at Amazon.com or at ETS.org store.
Question: Is there any online courses?
Answer: Yes. The most famous are 800score.com and
GRE Explorer.
Question: Is there any free resource available on the web?
Answer: You can search in Google by "gre
test" or "free
gre" to get them.
Question: What is the difference between GRE and GMAT?
Answer: Initially, GRE is for graduate schools in science and the
GMAT is for business school. In recent years, many PhD programs in business
accept both GRE and GMAT score. For most MBA programs, GRE is not
acceptable, however.
Question: GRE Versus TOEFL?
Answer: The TOEFL, which is also provided by ETS, is a test of
English as a foreign language designed for international students who want
to study in the United States. Students who have obtained a degree in an
English speaking country is waved for the test.
Question: GRE vs MCAT?
Answer: MCAT stands for Medical College Admission Test and is for
medical school admission. GRE at no way can substitute for MCAT.
Question: What is the difference between GRE and LSAT?
Answer: LSAT or Law School Admission Test is for admissions to law
schools in the United States.
Question: Which business schools use GRE score?
Answer: Please refer to
http://www.ets.org/
Question: Where can I find the testing centers for the GRE exam?
Answer: There is a PDF file containing all the test centers at
http://etsis4.ets.org/tcenter/.
Question: What is GRE Subject Test? Do I need to take it?
Answer: The GRE Subject Tests gauge undergraduate achievement in
eight specific fields of study and is often required for admission into a
master's degree program. For specific requirements, contact your school. The
eight subjects are Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biology,
Chemistry, Computer Science, Literature in English, Mathematics, Physics,
and Psychology.
Question: When do I take GRE Subject Test?
Answer: The Subject Tests are given at paper-based test centers
worldwide three times a year in:
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