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The GRE general test

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is designed to provide graduate schools

with a common measure for comparing the qualifications of applicants. A large number of

Engineering as well as Management schools, use GRE scores to determine eligibility of a studentfor their programs and for merit-based grants and fellowships.

Preparing for the GRE can help you get into the grad or post grad school of your choice and cangreatly increase your chances of getting financial aid. An increasingly number of B schools have

started accepting GRE score for their management programs but please check with the universityof your choice about the acceptance of GRE scores before starting your preparation.

Based on geographical conditions, the GRE General Test is offered in two formats

a) Computer-based test

b) Paper-based test

In most of the countries such as United states, Canada, India, Nepal etc, the GRE general test is

computer based.

Paper-based GRE General Test administrations are offered in other areas of the world where

computer-based testing is not available.

If you are unsure which test to choose, pls check the following link--- Test format for mylocation?

The GRE subject test

In addition to the GRE general test, GRE subject test are also

required by some universities for some specific courses. Theuniversity can ask you to write one of the subject test depending

on the program you applied. If you want to stand out in the crowdof applicants by emphasizing your knowledge and skill level in a

specific area then you can take a subject test and send the scoreacross to the university. One more thing, Subject Tests may not

be required by schools, but they're a great way to distinguishyourself and show that you're serious about your studies and your

future.


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GRE Subject Test scores are accepted by thousands of graduate schools, including individual

departments or divisions within these schools. Although the scores may not be a requirement foradmission to a particular program, admissions committees are likely to consider the scores if

they are submitted. It's best to contact the admissions office or department you're interested inand see exactly what they're looking for.

Subject Tests are intended for students with extensive background in one of these eight

disciplines:

Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Biology Chemistry Computer Science Literature in English Mathematics Physics Psychology

The Subject Tests are paper-based tests and are administered three times a year worldwide, in

October November April

For more details, Pls check the link GRE subject tests


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Test Structure

The GRE General computer based test measures skills that have been developed over a long

period of time and are not necessarily related to any particular field of study.

The New GRE is a Sectionaladaptive test.

o The New GRE test is adaptive by section. i.e performance on the first section determinethe difficulty level and score of the second section.

o Within a section, you can skip, navigate, mark and change your responses. Once yousubmit a section, you cannot return to it .

o You can leave a question un- answered, which was not possible in the previous format.The test is composed of three sections namely

Verbal Reasoning (VR)

Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA)

Section Type of Question Score Length

Analytical Writing Assessment

(AWA)

1. Analyze an issue

2. Analyze an Argument

0-6 30 Minutes/ Topic

Verbal Reasoning (VR)

( 2- Sections)

Approximately 20 questions

per section130-170 30 Minutes/Section

Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

( 2- Sections)

Approximately 20 questions

per section130-170 35 Minutes/Section

In addition, an unidentified Verbal or Quantitative reasoning section that does not count

towards your score may be included.


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Analytical Writing

Will contain 2 sections of 30 minutes each

a) Issue:Students will be given an issue to analyze.

Students would need to discuss whether they agree or disagree and the reasons/ examples for the

same. Students will be given specific assignments for how they should respond to the issuegiven.

b) Argument:Students will be given an argument to analyze.

The argument will include identifying assumptions, strengthening the argument, formulating

questions based upon the argument, and others.

Quantitative Aptitude

Will contain 2 sections of 35 minutes eachWill contain approximately 20 questions per section

The revised Quantitative Reasoning section contains four types of questions:

Multiple-choice Questions Select One Answer Choice Multiple-choice Questions Select One or More Answer Choices Numeric Entry Questions Input your answer through text box Quantitative Comparison Questions Select the appropriate option

based on the given data.

Each question appears either independently as a discrete question ORas part of a set of

questions called a Data Interpretation set. All of the questions in a Data Interpretation set arebased on the same data presented in tables, graphs or other displays of data. Below are

descriptions, directions and samples of each type of question.

Multiple-choice Questions : Student has to select either one or multiple correct choices for thegiven question. The number of choices per question can vary greatly, you can expect up to

10-12 answer choices/ question. But in general you should expect 5 choices per question

NO CREDIT FOR PARTIALLY CORRECT ANSWERS.


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Numeric Entry Questions : Student has to enter his own answer in the text box provided rather

than selecting from multiple choices. The answer needs to be entered as per the given directions.

Quantitative Comparison Questions:Student will be provided two separate quantities inColumn A and Column B . Based on several given conditions the student has to choose whether

Column A is greater Column B is greater Column A is equal to Column B The relation between A and B cannot be judged on the basis of given information.

Sectional Analysis

Type Question per Section

Data interpretation 4-5

Quantitative

comparison

7-8

Problem solving 8-9

Total 20-21

Topic Question per Section

Data interpretation 4-5

Arithmetic 5-6

Algebra 8-9

Geometry 2-3


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Total 20-21

In sum, the stress on calculations and geometry has been greatly reduced, one can expect

more real life problems and a greater emphasis on analytical ability.

Take a closer look at the Quantitative aptitude questions

Verbal Reasoning

Will contain 2 sections of 30 minutes each

Will contain approximately 20 questions per section

The revised Verbal Reasoning section contains three types of questions:

Multiple-choice Questions Select One Answer Choice Multiple-choice Questions Select One or More Answer Choices Select the sentence Questions Select the sentence to input your answer.

Each question appears either independently as a discrete question ORas part of a set of

questions called a Reading comprehension. All of the questions in a Reading comprehension setare based on the same given passage.

Multiple-choice Questions : Student has to select either one or multiple correct choices for the

given question. A student should expect 5 - 6 choices per question, depending upon the questiontype.

Select the sentence Questions : Student has to select a sentence from the passage on the basisof the question.


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Three types of questions

a) Reading Comp : Student will be provided an unseen passage and a set of questions based on

the passage. A new type of question asks students to Select a sentencein the passage that

fulfills the conditions given in the question.

b) Text Completion : Text completions are like old sentence completion questions. But there

are several changes which make it a bit more difficult than the previous version.Students can be presented one to three blanks questions -

One blank

Student has to choose onecorrect choice among five choices.

Two blanks

Three choices per blank would be provided Choose onechoice per blank Answer both blanks correctly to earn credit for the question. NO CREDIT FOR PARTIALLY CORRECT ANSWERS.

Three blanks

Three choices per blank would be provided Choose onechoice per blank Answer all three blanks correctly to earn credit for the question. NO CREDIT FOR PARTIALLY CORRECT ANSWERS.

c) Sentence Equivalence: These are much like text completions with a twist of synonym.Students will be asked to select twoequivalent words or phrases to complete a sentence but

keeping the meaning of the sentence intact.


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Sectional Analysis

Type Question per Section

Text Completion 6-7

Sentence Equivalence 5-6

Reading

comprehension

9-10

Total 20-21

Text completion Question per Section

Single blank 1-2

Double blank 2-3

Triple blank 2-3

Total 6-7


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Reading

comprehension

Question per Section

Comprehension based 6-7

Critical thinking based 2-3

Total 9-10

In sum, dont be deluded that the role of vocabulary has been marginalized; its just that

the stress now is on usage of vocabulary in real life rather than on vocabulary usage in

isolation. In reading comprehension a shift towards critical reasoning is observed, so again

there is more stress on the analytical abilities of the test taker.


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