GRE

GRE (Graduate Record Examination)

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is a globally recognized standardized test designed and administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). It plays a crucial role in the graduate and professional school admissions process worldwide.

The GRE General Test is intended to help graduate school admission committees and fellowship sponsors evaluate the academic readiness and potential of applicants for advanced study. By measuring essential skills developed throughout your educational journey, the test provides institutions with a standardized benchmark for comparing candidates from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.

Purpose of the GRE

  • The GRE is required or recommended by accredited graduate and professional schools, as well as individual departments and divisions within universities.
  • Admissions and fellowship committees use GRE scores to supplement undergraduate academic records, recommendation letters, statements of purpose, and other application materials.
  • The test helps identify a candidate’s ability to succeed in graduate-level academic work, irrespective of their chosen field of study.

Skills Measured

The GRE General Test evaluates three core areas:

     Verbal Reasoning

  • Measures the ability to analyze and evaluate written material.
  • Assesses critical reading, vocabulary usage, and logical reasoning skills.
  • Includes tasks like reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence.

    Quantitative Reasoning

  • Tests mathematical concepts, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
  • Covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and basic statistics.
  • Emphasizes logical reasoning and the ability to apply quantitative methods in real-life scenarios.

   Analytical Writing

  • Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills.
  • Requires test-takers to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively.
  • Includes two tasks: Analyze an Issue and Analyze an Argument, both testing logical development, clarity, and coherence in writing.

Nature of the Test

  • The GRE is not tied to a specific academic discipline.
  • Instead, it evaluates general academic skills that students acquire over a long period of study.
  • This makes it suitable for applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds, including sciences, humanities, business, and social sciences.

Preparation at KAPLAN

To ensure success in the GRE, KAPLAN Test Prep offers a comprehensive training program:

  • Duration: 150 hours of structured preparation.
  • Flexibility: Can be completed in one month (intensive) or two months (standard pace).
  • Coverage: Includes detailed instruction, practice exercises, mock tests, and strategies for all sections of the GRE General Test.
  • Outcome: Students gain confidence in tackling the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections, while also developing effective time-management and test-taking strategies.