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GRE Verbal Section

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The verbal section consists of analogies, completions, and reading comprehension passages.

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GRE Structure

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The exam consists of four sections. The first section is a writing section, while the other three are multiple-choice style.

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GRE – Computerized Adaptive Testing

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The common (Verbal and Quantitative) multiple-choice portions of the exam currently use computer-adaptive testing (CAT) methods that automatically change the difficulty of questions as the test taker proceeds with the exam, depending on the number of correct or incorrect answers that are given. The test taker is not allowed to go back and change the answers to previous questions, and some type of answer must be given before the next question is presented.

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GRE – Issue Task

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The test taker will be able to choose between two topics upon which to write an essay.

The time allowed for this essay is 45 minutes.

Issue topics are selected from a pool of questions.

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GRE – Experimental Section

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The experimental section, which can be either a verbal, quantitative, or analytical writing task, contains new questions that ETS is considering for future use.

Although the experimental section does not count toward the test-taker’s score, it is unidentified and appears identical to the real (scored) part of the test.

As test takers have no clear way of knowing which section is experimental, they are forced to complete this section.

This section does not appear on all GRE examinations.

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GRE – Argument Task

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The test taker will be given an “argument” and will be asked to write an essay that critiques the argument.

Test takers are asked to consider the argument’s logic and to make suggestions about how to improve the logic of the argument.

The time allotted for this essay is 30 minutes.

Arguments are selected from a pool of topics

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The GRE – Analytical Writing

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The analytical writing section consists of two different essays, an “issue task” and an “argument task”.

The writing section is graded on a scale of 0-6, in half-point increments.

The essays are written on a computer using a word processing program specifically designed by ETS.

The program allows only basic computer functions and does not contain a spell-checker or other advanced features.

Each essay is scored by at least two readers on a six-point holistic scale.

If the two scores are within one point, the average of the scores is taken. If the two scores differ by more than a point, a third reader examines the response.

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Graduate Resource Exam Scoring

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The processes for calculating reported scores for computer-based and paper-based tests are similar. In both cases, the number of correct answers is adjusted according to the difficulty level of the questions. Thus, the same number of correct responses on different test forms will not necessarily result in the same reported score.

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What is the GRE Exam?

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The GRE® (Graduate Resource Exam) is your path to graduate programs and a critical beginning step along your career path.

The GRE® is used by Graduate programs and business schools to evaluate your preparedness for graduate-level work. The GRE® General Test measures both verbal and quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills that are generally not related to a specific field of study.

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GRE Test Dates

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Computer-based GRE General Test

The GRE General Test is given year-round at computer-based test centers in the United States, Canada and many other countries.
Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
You may take the GRE General Test (computer-based or paper-based) only once per calendar month, and no more than five times within any 12-month period. This applies even if you canceled your scores on a test taken previously.
Find out how to register for the computer-based test.

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