Mastering the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Most graduate schools require applicants to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or another standardized exam such as the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Exams such as the GRE provide a common source that graduate school application committees can use to evaluate all applicants against each other. Why is this important? Well, consider other criteria the application committees use, such as the grade point average (GPA). One student's GPA may be higher than another student's, but only because the first student took easier classes.

Depending on the school, you may need to take just one general GRE exam or a subject-specific exam. Follow the tips in these articles to score well on your exams. The articles provide information and an overview of the GRE, including answers to typical questions about the test. Do you know where and when you take the GRE? Do you know how much the GRE costs, how many times you can take it, and what is a typical score? Read on to find out the answers to these and other questions. In addition, the articles also include study tips, ideas to prepare for the GRE, and suggestions for managing your time during the test. Follow the advice in these articles to score as high as possible on your graduate-level standardized tests.