| The GRE General Test is the most widely accepted | | | | Many of the more competitive programs within a |
| college admission exam for graduate school. This test | | | | particular school will require GRE Subject Test scores. |
| strives to measure the knowledge that test takers | | | | All graduate programs will require your undergraduate |
| have gained over long periods of time (like through | | | | transcripts along with letters of recommendation. Many |
| their undergraduate programs). | | | | schools also desire a personal essay. |
| The GRE currently consists of three sections; Verbal | | | | If you are planning on pursuing a graduate degree, it is |
| Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical | | | | recommended that you apply to a few schools. Many |
| Writing. The Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning | | | | graduate programs are highly competitive; therefore |
| sections are made up of multiple choice questions. The | | | | you increase your chances of getting into at least one |
| Analytical Writing section is composed of two essay | | | | program with more applications. You never know how |
| questions. | | | | your application will be perceived by the admissions |
| You will receive three different scores for your GRE | | | | counselors. If you only send in one or two applications |
| test; one for each of the three sections. The scores | | | | and are not accepted by either school, you will likely |
| for the two multiple choice sections, the Quantitative | | | | need to wait another full school year to apply again. |
| and Verbal Reasoning sections, range from 200 to | | | | Depending on your area of study, your background, |
| 800 (with 800 being the highest). The score for the | | | | and the schools you apply to, you may qualify for an |
| Analytical Writing section ranges from 0-6 (6 is the | | | | assistance ship. This can virtually pay your way |
| highest). | | | | through graduate school. Most assistance ships will pay |
| The average GRE General Test score is about a 500 | | | | full tuition along with a monthly stipend throughout the |
| for the Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning sections | | | | school year in exchange for teaching labs or |
| and about a 4 for the Analytical Writing section. | | | | undergraduate courses. In addition to the money this |
| Obviously, the better your score, the better chance | | | | will save you, you may also add this as experience to |
| you have of being accepted into more competitive | | | | your resume once you graduate. |
| graduate programs. | | | | Competitive assistance ships are usually granted |
| In addition to your GRE General Test scores, some | | | | based on GRE scores and undergraduate GPA's in |
| graduate programs also require scores for the GRE | | | | addition to an individual's experience. The most qualified |
| Subject Tests. You will need to determine what the | | | | students in a graduate program will usually secure the |
| schools you are applying to require for admissions. | | | | assistance ships. |