Saturday, September 3, 2011

GRE General FAQs



What is the GRE and who should?
GRE - Graduate Record Examination abbreviation. The GRE is a computerized test and is conducted by ETS for admission to many graduate schools around the world required.

What is the format of the GRE?
The GRE consists of three sections - a verbal section, a quantitative component and an analytical writing sections. Visit for more details on the GRE this article only.

How is the GRE scored?
The GRE consists of three sections - a verbal section, a quantitative component and an analytical writing sections. The quantitative and verbal sections are each 800 points to make the best possible score on a GRE 1600th The Analytical Writing section will be added to a scale where an independent student receives a score of 0-6 (with a "6" being the highest. The analytical writing score does not affect the overall result of 1600 points scored.

When can I give GRE?
The GRE is open all year round at test centers given in different countries. A schedule is on the official website of the GRE.

What does it cost to take the test?
GRE General Test is $ 160US and China, Korea and Taiwan is $ 250US, while in all other places $ 190US. On the official website here for the latest charges.

As the CAT (Computer Adaptive Test) to work?
It is very important to understand the computer adaptive test format for a good score in GRE.

At the beginning of the CAT exam questions are moderate. Any further question is then determined by your answers to previous questions. If you give the right answer, then the next question becomes more difficult. If you answer correctly, you will be given to the less difficult questions in the rule. In addition, you are not entitled to change answers to previous questions, such as when performing the test, and you are not entitled to skip questions.

The verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE General Test are adaptive tests. On the analytical writing section, the two writing tasks are displayed on the computer, and you have to type your answers dissertation.

GMAT may be substituted for GRE scores?
No

How long are GRE scores valid?
It is valid up to five years.

How can I register for the GRE?
You can register online at their official website http://www.ets.org/ know or can by phone, by registering 1-800-473-2255.

What happens if I take the GRE, and spoiled?
The only chance you have to cancel your score immediately after completing the exam, but before you make your notes. Once they have reported to you, they can not be undone. If you cancel your scores, they can not be restored, you are not entitled to a refund.

How often can I use the GRE?
The test can be once in a calendar month but not take more than 5 times in a period of 12 months. But it is better to take the GRE preparation time of claim, if you take the GRE multiple times, some schools average your results. You should contact the schools you are applying for their policies and plan your strategy accordingly. If you repeat the test, the score will be the last test date and the two most recent test administrations in the past five years to institutions you designate as beneficiaries, are presented.

What is a good score on the GRE?
It varies from school to school so it is always best for your school, in which you are interested to review. However, the default values ​​for the verbal and quantitative sections over 500 Notation in the analytical writing assessment is not predictable and there are no standard measures. Two readers read each essay written by you to recruit writers and teachers to assess your writing skills. Essays are judged on their overall effect.

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