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GRE & GMAT
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test required for admission to many graduate and business schools worldwide. It is administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS) and assesses a candidate's analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning skills.
Countries Where GRE is Useful
The GRE is widely accepted in many countries for admission into master's, MBA, and doctoral programs. Some of the key countries where the GRE is commonly required include:
- United States (Most universities require GRE for MS, PhD, and MBA programs)
- Canada (Many universities accept GRE for graduate admissions)
- United Kingdom (Some universities require GRE for master's and PhD programs)
- Australia (Selective universities accept GRE for certain programs)
- Germany (Some universities may require GRE for technical and management courses)
- India (Accepted for some management and technical programs)
- Singapore (Required by some top universities like NUS and NTU)
- Europe & Other Countries (Select universities in different European countries accept GRE scores)
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Types of GRE Exam Models
1. GRE General Test (Most Common)
- Tests specific subjects: Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology (Previously, Chemistry and Biology were offered but discontinued)
- Required for specialized graduate programs
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Analytical Writing (AWA)
- 2 Tasks: Issue Task & Argument Task
- Time: 60 minutes (30 minutes per task)
- Evaluates critical thinking, coherence, and argument analysis
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Verbal Reasoning
- 2 Sections (Each section has 20 questions)
- Time: 30 minutes per section
- Includes Reading Comprehension, Sentence Equivalence, and Text Completion
- Score Range: 130-170
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Verbal Reasoning
- 2 Sections (Each section has 20 questions)
- Time: 35 minutes per section
- Covers Algebra, Geometry, Arithmetic, and Data Analysis
- Score Range: 130-170
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Unscored/Research Section (Optional)
- Total Duration: About 2 hours and 15 minutes (New shorter GRE from September 2023)
- Total Score Range: 260-340
- Includes Reading Comprehension, Sentence Equivalence, and Text Completion
- Score Range: 130-170