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Your First Step towards GRE




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So, as you have decided to prepare for the GRE exam, we are here to help you in every possible manner and guide you towards flourishing your GRE General Test.
This blog is especially designed for aspirants taking their first steps into entering a graduate school.
Before appearing for a test, it is absolutely necessary to know all about the exam. In this post, we will discuss everything you need to know about the GRE General Test.

What is GRE?
GRE or Graduate Record Examination is a standardized test conducted by Educational Testing Service (ETS). It is the most popular form of testing accepted by many universities across the globe. The GRE exam is an assessment of an individual's critical thinking, analytical writing, verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning. Some schools and universities may also require specific GRE Subject Tests. 

The GRE General Test
The GRE General Test consists of three sections:
Analytical Writing 
This section is the first that appears on your GRE exam screen. It measures critical thinking and analytical writing along with your abilities to articulate your thoughts and support the same with relevant reasons and examples. This section requires you to interpret complex ideas, analyze the underlying claims and evidences and give your own voice to the same.

Verbal Reasoning 
This section is specially designed to test your vocabulary. Preparation for this section requires a daily dose of words that will prepare you for the ultimate test. The words may not just be presented independently but are oftentimes embedded in sentences. This section also checks your ability to understand and analyze passages from the author's perspectives and draw conclusions. So, if you want to give the test, get ready to go through thousands of flashcards!

Quantitative Reasoning 
This section measures your ability to analyze and interpret quantitative questions using various mathematical models. It also tests your ability to apply high school concepts of algebra, arithmetic and geometry. 

Potential candidates for GRE
If you are looking for pursuing a master's, a specialized master's in business, MBA, J.D. degree or doctoral degree, then GRE General Test is the way for you to go. GRE Subject Tests can help you stand out from other applicants by focusing on your skills and knowledge in a specific area.
Applicants to a school/university come from various academic backgrounds. Taking the GRE helps the schools and universities in standardizing a way to measure the candidate's capabilities. 

Where can you take the GRE General Test?
The computer delivered test can be taken at various centers across the globe. In regions, where this format is not feasible, you can take the paper-delivered test.



You can find all about the test on the official website : https://www.ets.org/
                                                   

Comments

  1. rhJune 12, 2020 at 2:50 AM

    Can you explain about the scoring of the test?

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  2. flourishing GREJune 12, 2020 at 2:58 AM

    We will be soon posting all about the scoring system of the GRE General Test. Please subscribe to the blog so that you can receive regular updates.

    Thank you.

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