GRE:- The Graduate Record Examination or GRE as it is popularly known is a test that is required for admission to graduate schools in the United States. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) created this test in 1949 and administers this all over the world now. It has 6 sections – 1 analytical writing section, 2 verbal reasoning sections, 2 quantitative reasoning sections and an experimental or research section. It is a multiple choice, computer-based test that is administered through different centers all over India. An examinee is allowed to go back and forth between sections.
The verbal section assesses vocabulary usage, reading comprehension and critical reasoning.
The quantitative section examines high school level mathematical knowledge and reasoning skills.
The analytical writing section has two tasks. One is an essay for 30 minutes on a selected topic. The second is an argument that presents facts and considerations, leading to a conclusion. An essay is required of the examinee that critiques the argument. A personal opinion on the subject is not encouraged. The time given for this task is 30 minutes.
This test is intended to test the abilities and abstract thinking of all graduates, irrespective of their field of specialization. The importance that is laid on GRE scores varies from university to university. Before attempting this competitive exam, it is important to understand the significance of these scores for the universities that you are applying to. Contact the person in charge of admissions to find out if you require doing this test at all for your program and how your scores will be used – only for admissions and/or funding decisions.
The test results of your GRE exam should be sent to all the graduate schools of the universities that you are applying to. Please note that ETS does not release records of GRE tests that are older than 5 years.
ETS has come up with preparation software called PowerPrep which contains 2 practice tests, practice questions and review material. There are courses, books, sample tests and preparation material in the market published by several companies. There are also web resources that students rely on.
The cost of this exam varies from country to country. Contact the ETS Office in India to find out the rates for the current year, exam dates, centers and other details.
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