GRE General Test Overview
What Is It?
A GRE score is typically the single component that all graduate school applicants have in common. It is considered to be a relatively accurate predictor of how you will perform in graduate schools, and is a critical benchmark used to distinguish individuals from their fellow applicants. In fact, at many schools, the GRE is the primary factor that determines not only your acceptance, but also what merit-based grants, fellowships, assistantships, and financial aid you may be eligible to receive. Serious preparation is about more than just a GRE score: it is an investment in your Future.
Verbal Reasoning - The skills measured include the test taker's ability to
• analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it.
• analyze relationships among component parts of sentences.
• recognize relationships between words and concept.
Quantitative Reasoning - The skills measured include the test taker's ability to
• understand basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis.
• reason quantitatively.
• solve problems in a quantitative setting.
Analytical Writing - The skills measured include the test taker's ability to
• articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• examine claims and accompanying evidence.
• support ideas with relevant reasons and examples.
• sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion.
• control the elements of standard written English. |