The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is a standardized test used primarily for admissions to graduate schools and business schools, mostly in the United States and a few other countries.
The Graduate Management Admission Test is a computer-based exam required for admission to most business schools around the world. A high GRE score can give you a competitive edge in the business school admissions process and set you up for success in your future career.
Many universities use GRE scores as a key part of evaluating applicants for master’s and PhD programs in various disciplines (science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, etc.).
Some MBA programs accept GRE scores instead of or in addition to the GRE .
GRE scores provide a uniform measure to compare students from different academic and geographic backgrounds
A strong GRE score can boost chances for scholarships or teaching/research assistantships.
While rare, some employers and government organizations may consider GRE scores for competitive jobs or internships.
The GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) general test is divided into three sections: Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. The exam is primarily computer-based and has a total duration of 2 hours (1 hour and 58 minutes). Each section is designed to assess different skills relevant to graduate-level studies:
The GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) general test is divided into three sections: Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. The exam is primarily computer-based and has a total duration of 2 hours (1 hour and 58 minutes). Each section is designed to assess different skills relevant to graduate-level studies:
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GMAT Exam Sections
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Time Allocated
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Number of Questions
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Quantitative Reasoning
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47 Minutes
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24 questions
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Verbal Reasoning
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41 Minutes
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24 questions
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Analytical Writing
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30 Minutes
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1 Task
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GRE scores vary enormously depending on which university and which program you’re applying to. However, if you just want to know the general GRE ranges for these schools, we’ve averaged out the GRE scores for top universities in the table below.
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University
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Average Verbal Range
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Average Quantitative Range
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Columbia University
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155-164
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153-170
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Cornell University
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157-164
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153-170
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Harvard University
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155-164
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158-170
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MIT
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158-164
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162-170
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New York University
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154-161
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154-161
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Princeton
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158-164
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156-170
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Stanford University
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158-164
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156-170
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UC Berkeley
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157-164
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155-170
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University of Pennsylvania
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154-164
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150-170
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University of Southern California
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151-161
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147-166
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Yale University
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158-164
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158-170
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