The GRE Revised General Test — Basic Information, Prep Advice and Testing Tips
The links on this page provide a good introduction to the GRE Revised General Test for prospective test takers seeking basic exam information and guidance.
NOTE: The information here is intended merely as an overview — not as a comprehensive resource. For complete and up-to-date GRE information, be sure to consult the official GRE website of ETS (Educational Testing Service).
Essential information about the GRE revised General Test:
- What is the GRE revised General Test?
- How the GRE revised General Test differs from its predecessor
- Exam structure, time limits, number and types of questions
- Procedural features of the computer-based test
- Which test should you take: the GRE or MAT?
Scoring, score reporting, registration and related procedures:
- GRE scaled scores and percentile rankings
- GRE score reports and the score-reporting process
- Test registration; canceling scores; retaking the GRE
Advice and strategies for GRE testing and preparation:
Widely recommended for GRE prep:
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Official Guide to the GRE revised General Test Educational Testing Service GRE prep from ETS—the people who make the exam. The book provides vital testing information, sample questions, test-taking tips, full-length GRE exams (on CD), and more. [Kindle edition] |
