What is the GRE?

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is the world's most widely accepted graduate admissions test. Accepted by thousands of graduate and business schools worldwide, the GRE measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing skills.

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~64
Scored Questions
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1 hr 58 min
Total Testing Time
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130โ€“170
Score Range per Section
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160+
Competitive Score

GRE Sections & Content

The GRE General Test consists of 3 sections. Our practice questions mirror the official ETS content specifications.

Section 1 ยท 27 Questions ยท 41 Minutes

Verbal Reasoning

Reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence. Tests ability to analyze written material, evaluate arguments, and understand relationships among words and concepts.

130โ€“170
Section 2 ยท 27 Questions ยท 47 Minutes

Quantitative Reasoning

Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis. Tests ability to understand, interpret, and analyze quantitative information and solve problems using mathematical models.

130โ€“170
Section 3 ยท 2 Essays ยท 30 Minutes

Analytical Writing

Analyze an Issue task and Analyze an Argument task. Tests critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically the ability to articulate and support complex ideas clearly and effectively.

0โ€“6
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130 questions across all GRE sections. Detailed rationales, section-by-section score breakdown, and personalized score prediction.

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  • โœ“ 130 GRE-style questions
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GRE Scoring

Verbal and Quantitative sections are each scored 130โ€“170 in 1-point increments. Analytical Writing is scored 0โ€“6 in half-point increments. Most competitive programs look for 155+ in each section.

Top Programs (Harvard, MIT)165โ€“170
Competitive Score158โ€“164
Average Score150โ€“157
Below AverageBelow 150

Free GRE Study Guide

Download our comprehensive GRE study guide PDF covering all sections, key vocabulary, math formulas, and writing strategies.

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GRE FAQ

How long is the GRE?

The GRE General Test takes about 1 hour and 58 minutes. It includes one Analytical Writing section, two Verbal Reasoning sections, and two Quantitative Reasoning sections.

How many times can I take the GRE?

You can take the GRE once every 21 days, up to 5 times within any continuous rolling 12-month period. ETS ScoreSelect lets you choose which scores to send to schools.

How long are GRE scores valid?

GRE scores are valid for 5 years after your test date. Most graduate programs accept scores within this window.