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Overview of GRE

W.e.f - 1 Aug, 2011 ( Revised GRE )

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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 student for 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 can greatly 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 university of 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 my location?

The GRE subject test


In addition to the GRE general test, GRE subject test are also required by some universities for some specific courses. The university can ask you to write one of the subject test depending on the program you applied. If you want to stand out in the crowd of applicants by emphasizing your knowledge and skill level in a specific area then you can take a subject test and send the score across to the university. One more thing, Subject Tests may not be required by schools, but they're a great way to distinguish yourself 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 for admission 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 in and 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 Sectional adaptive test.

The New GRE test is adaptive by section. i.e performance on the first section determine the difficulty level and score of the second section. o Within a section, you can skip, navigate, mark and change your responses. Once you submit a section, you cannot return to it . o You can leave a question un- answered, which was not possible in the previous format.
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The test is composed of three sections namely Verbal Reasoning (VR) Quantitative Aptitude (QA) Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA)

Section Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) Verbal Reasoning (VR) ( 2- Sections) Quantitative Aptitude (QA) ( 2- Sections)

Type of Question 1. Analyze an issue

Score 0-6

Length 30 Minutes/ Topic

2. Analyze an Argument Approximately 20 questions per section Approximately 20 questions per section 130-170 130-170 30 Minutes/Section 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 issue given. 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 each Will 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 OR as part of a set of questions called a Data Interpretation set. All of the questions in a Data Interpretation set are based 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 the given 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 in Column 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 Quantitative comparison Problem solving

4-5 7-8 8-9

Total

20-21

Topic

Question per Section

Data interpretation Arithmetic Algebra Geometry

4-5 5-6 8-9 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 OR as part of a set of questions called a Reading comprehension. All of the questions in a Reading comprehension set are 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 question type. Select the sentence Questions : Student has to select a sentence from the passage on the basis of 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 sentence in 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 one correct choice among five choices.

Two blanks Three choices per blank would be provided Choose one choice 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 one choice 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 two equivalent 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 Sentence Equivalence Reading comprehension

6-7 5-6 9-10

Total

20-21

Text completion

Question per Section

Single blank Double blank Triple blank

1-2 2-3 2-3

Total

6-7

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Reading comprehension

Question per Section

Comprehension based Critical thinking based

6-7 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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