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GRE Score Report: What It Is, What It Says, and How to Send It

Hannah MunizFebruary 8, 2017February 8, 2024GRE General Info, GRE Logisticsgre score report, gre scores, rules and regulations

Taking the GRE can be a terrifying endeavor, but sometimes it’s looking at the score report that is the ultimate test of courage. Unfortunately, even after you calm your nerves enough to look at your score, you can still end up confused. What exactly does a GRE score report contain? How can you tell if you scored well on the GRE?

In this article, we’ll explore everything you need to know about the ETS GRE score report. Together, we’ll take a look at the various sections of the GRE score report, go over what your schools see on their score reports, and discuss the different methods for sending scores to your schools on and after test day.

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GRE for MBA: Should You Take the GRE for Business School?

Christine SarikasFebruary 7, 2017February 10, 2017Grad School, GRE General Infogre for business school, gre vs gmat

Is it a smart choice to take the GRE for MBA programs? Even if a school accepts GRE scores, do they still favor students who submit GMAT scores?

For decades, if you wanted to get an MBA or apply to another type of business school program, the only standardized test scores you could submit were from the GMAT. However, in recent years, the number of business schools accepting GRE scores has skyrocketed, and more and more applicants are taking advantage of it. Still, many students wonder if taking the GRE puts you at a disadvantage in MBA admissions.

Applying to business school can be a confusing process, but we’re here to make at least one part clear. Read this guide to learn exactly how business schools feel about the GRE, average GRE scores for MBA programs and what you’ll need to get accepted, and how to make the final decision on whether or not you should use the GRE for business school applications.

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Average GRE Scores by School: Scores and Analysis

Hannah MunizJanuary 2, 2017July 25, 2017Grad School, GRE General Infoapplying to grad school, gre scores, percentiles, what's a good score

Congrats on making the choice to apply to grad school! But what types of GRE scores are your schools, and more importantly your programs, looking for? In reality, you won’t dig up much if you’re searching for average GRE scores by school. But if you search for average GRE scores by program, you’ll get a clear sense of the scores you should be aiming for.

In this article, I’ll explain why it’s important to search for average GRE scores by program instead of by school, as well as how you can find GRE scores for grad schools and use them to set a personalized goal score, ultimately giving you the best possible shot at getting admitted to your programs!

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Average GRE Scores by Major: What Scores Do You Need?

Hannah MunizJanuary 2, 2017September 10, 2017Grad School, GRE General Infoapplying to grad school, gre scores, gre target score, percentiles, what's a good score

You’ve probably heard of GRE percentiles, and perhaps you’re familiar with what the current average GRE scores are. But what about average GRE scores by major? Do engineering majors really score higher on Quant than arts and humanities majors? More importantly, what are the average GRE scores for the schools and majors you’re interested in?

Follow along as we analyze the average GRE scores by major. We’ll also show you how to figure out the average GRE scores for your programs and explain what these scores mean for you.

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GRE FAQ: Your Biggest Questions, Answered

Ellen McCammonDecember 25, 2016February 20, 2024GRE General Infoexplainers, getting started, gre format, gre scores, gre sign up, rules and regulations

Preparing for and taking the GRE can be a long, involved process: there’s lots of information to process and and complicated bureaucracy to navigate. But we’re here to help you along! In this article, we’re bringing you a robust GRE FAQ section for all of your GRE sticking points. We’ll cover GRE frequently asked questions about the logistics of the test; planning, preparation, and test content; test format and delivery, and wrap up with answers to your questions on GRE scores.

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Retaking the GRE: Should You Actually Do It?

Christine SarikasDecember 12, 2016July 11, 2017GRE General Info, GRE Prepexplainers, gre scores, preparing for the gre, retaking the gre

Going through all the effort of taking the GRE and then not getting the score you want is hard. You’re likely to be left with a lot of questions: Should I retake the GRE? Will I be able to raise my score? Will it make a difference for grad school admissions? Deciding whether or not to retake the GRE can be a challenging decision, but, luckily, we’re here to walk you through it.

In this guide, we’ll explain when you’ll be able to retake the GRE, what grad schools think of GRE retakes, the questions you should ask yourself when deciding whether to take the test again, and how to ensure you’ll get a higher score when retaking the GRE.

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Who Takes the GRE? Should You Take It?

Christine SarikasDecember 12, 2016July 11, 2017GRE General Infoets, explainers, grad exams, graduate school

Are you thinking about taking the GRE but aren’t exactly sure what it is? Who takes the GRE? What is it used for?

For anyone wondering “should I take the GRE?”, read this guide to learn exactly why people take the GRE, who takes the test, and how to decide if you should take the exam.

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GRE vs GMAT: What’s the Difference? Which Should You Take?

Christine SarikasNovember 1, 2016March 11, 2024GRE General Infograd exams, gre for business school, gre vs gmat

It used to be fairly straightforward: if you wanted to go to get an MBA, you would almost certainly have to submit GMAT scores. However, in recent years, many business schools have started to accept the GRE in place of the GMAT.

What are the differences between the GRE and GMAT? Do business schools prefer one over the other? Should you take the GMAT or the GRE?

In this comprehensive guide, I’ll break down both exams and do a thorough comparison of them. I’ll then discuss how schools feel about the GRE vs. GMAT and walk you through the steps you need to take to figure out which exam is best for you.

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What Are GRE Subject Tests? Should I Take One?

Christine SarikasNovember 1, 2016February 9, 2017GRE General Infogetting started, gre scores

Are you thinking about taking a GRE Subject Test? Maybe you’ve heard of them but aren’t sure what they are or if you should take one. GRE Subject Tests are much less well-known than the general GRE, and it can be hard to get information on them.

Read this comprehensive guide for everything you need to know about GRE Subject Tests including which topics they cover, how important they are for grad school, if you should take one, and how to register for a Subject Test.

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(Updated) Old GRE to New GRE Conversion Charts

Laura StaffaroniOctober 31, 2016February 6, 2017GRE General Infoets, gre scores, percentiles, revised gre

The revised GRE General test is scored on a scale of 130-170 (Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning tests) and 0-6 (Analytical Writing). If you took the GRE before August 1, 2011, though, your Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning scores were on a completely different scale!

So how do you compare your new out-of-170 GRE scores to the old 800 GRE scale? How does GRE score conversion work? Use our official old GRE to new GRE concordance charts for accurate conversions, plus learn the reasons you might need to convert your GRE scores from the old to new GRE scales.

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