GRE (Graduate Record Examinations)
is a standardized test taken by students who are applying to postgraduate courses in the US and in some other parts of the world. There are actually two GRE examinations: The General Test. The Subject Tests.
REPORTING OF GRE SCORE
At the end of the test, you will be given the option to report or cancel your scores.
If you choose to report your scores, those scores will become a part of reportable history and cannot be canceled.
Although you have the option to cancel your score, consider very carefully before doing so because the score reporting choices available with the Score Select® option allow you to report only the scores that you feel reflect your personal best.
Your score will be reported to GRE score recipients only at your request. If you choose to report your scores, you will be able to view your unofficial Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning scores at the test center. Because of the essay scoring process, you will not be able to view your Analytical writing scores at the time you test.
GRE TEST SCORE VALIDITY
Since GRE scores are valid for FIVE YEARS, it is likely that schools will receive score reports from applicants who took the current test, the prior test or both.
RETAKING THE GRE Revised GENERAL TEST
You can take the GRE revised General Test once every 21 days, up to five times within any continuous rolling 12-month period (365 days) depending on test centre availability. This applies even if you canceled your score on a test taken previously.
If you take the paper delivered GRE revised General Test, you can take it as often as it is offered.
GRE REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee for GRE revised General Test-worldwide in U.S. dollars is $205
Fee effective January, 2016
REGISTRATION AND LOCATION FOR GRE Revised GENERAL TEST
GRE revised General Test is offered as a computer-delivered test year round at most locations around the world and as a paper-delivered test up to three times a year in areas where computer delivered testing is not available.
You can register for the computer – delivered test online or by phone.
You can register for the paper-delivered GRE revised General Test online or by mail.
The GRE revised General Test is conducted in Pakistan throughout the year from Monday to Thursday in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad
There are three local offices that conduct the GRE in Pakistan
SCORE OF GRE revised GENERAL TEST
Within each section, all questions contribute equally to the final score. For each of the two measures, a raw score is computed. The raw score is the number of questions answered correctly. The raw score is converted to a scaled score through a process known as equating.
Equating accounts for differences in difficulty among the different test editions. Thus, a given scaled score for a particular measure reflects the same level of ability regardless of the edition of the test that was taken.
Three score are reported on the GRE revised General Test:
A Verbal Reasoning score is reported on a 130-170 score scale, in 1-point increments.
A Quantitative Reasoning score is reported on a 130-170 score scale, in 1-point increments.
An Analytical Writing score is reported on a 0-6 score level, in half-point increments.
The test is scored on a scale of 260 to 340 points, with the essay score ranging from 1 to 6 points.
TOTAL TIME DURATION OF GRE Revised GENERAL TEST
The overall testing time for the paper-delivered GRE revised General Test is about Three hours and 30 minutes. There are six sections with a 10-minute break.
GRE revised GENERAL TEST SCHEDULE
Computer based GRE revised General Test is available on a continuous basis throughout the year one to three times per month.
In areas of the world where computer-delivered testing is not available, the paper – delivered test is available up to three times a year in October, November and February.
LEVEL OF MATH IN THE GRE revised GENERAL TEST
The GRE revised General Test uses the foundations of High School Math to test quantitative reasoning.
The Test material measures your ability to understand basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis; to reason quantitatively; and to solve problems in a quantitative setting.
Structure of the Paper-delivered Test
Analytical Writing (Two sections)
Section 1:“Analyze an Issue” task Section 2:“Analyze an Argument” task 30 minutes per section
Verbal Reasoning (Two sections)
25 questions per section 35 minutes per section
Quantitative Reasoning (Two sections)
25 questions per section 40 minutes per section
The Analytical Writing sections will always be first, while the other four sections may appear in any order.
Test Design Features
When taking a Verbal Reasoning or Quantitative Reasoning section, you
are free, within that section, to skip questions and come back to them
later or change the answer to a question.
There are paper-delivered equivalents for most of the question types, including text completions and numeric entry.
Answer are entered into the test book, rather than a separate answer sheet.
You will be provided an ETS calculator to use during the Quantitative Reasoning section; you may not use your own calculator.
SECTIONS OF GRE revised GENERAL TEST
Verbal Reasoning Section–Measures your ability to analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it, analyze relationships among component parts of sentences and recognize relationships among words and concepts.
The Quantitative Reasoning Section–Measures your ability to interpret and analyze quantitative information and use mathematical skills such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics to solve problems.
Analytical Writing Section–Measures your ability to sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion, articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively, support your ideas with relevant examples and examine claims and accompanying evidence.
The GRE revised General Test includes an optional 10-minute break after the third section and one-minute break between the remaining sections of the test.