The GRE, or Graduate Record Examination, is a standardized test commonly required for admission to many graduate programs, including master's, doctoral, and business schools (MBA) in the U.S. and worldwide
. It is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and can be taken either computer-based or paper-based depending on the location
. The GRE assesses three main skill areas:
- Verbal Reasoning : Measures reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence skills, scored from 130 to 170
- Quantitative Reasoning : Tests problem-solving abilities in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis, also scored from 130 to 170
- Analytical Writing : Evaluates critical thinking and analytical writing skills through essay tasks, scored from 0 to 6 in half-point increments
The total test duration is about 1 hour and 58 minutes, with scores valid for five years
. The GRE is computer-adaptive and offered multiple times a year at test centers worldwide, with an option for at-home testing in some regions
. In summary, the GRE is a comprehensive exam designed to measure verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing skills to evaluate a candidate's readiness for graduate-level academic work
