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SAT to GRE Conversion: Does One Predict the Other?

Hannah MunizFebruary 14, 2017February 5, 2024GRE General Infograd exams, gre sat, gre scores

SAT to GRE conversion: is it possible? Sure, the two exams aren’t identical, but there’s no denying they’ve got a few similarities. Both the GRE and SAT test you on the same major skill sets: reading, writing, and math. But does this alone mean there’s a way for us to convert SAT scores to GRE scores? Is there any SAT-GRE correlation at all?

Read on as we investigate the complex relationship between SAT and GRE scores. In addition, we’ll show you how you can convert your SAT scores to GRE scores and vice versa using percentiles!

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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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What Is a Good GRE Verbal Score?

Hannah MunizJanuary 5, 2017February 5, 2024GRE Verbalgre scores, gre target score, what's a good score

Whether you’ve already taken the GRE or are getting ready to buckle down and study for it, you’ve probably wondered what your GRE Verbal score should be in order to stand apart from other applicants.

In this article, we’ll discuss what makes a GRE Verbal score good, as well as how to figure out what a good score is for you and your schools.

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What’s a Good GRE Quantitative Score? A Bad Score?

Hannah MunizJanuary 5, 2017September 10, 2017GRE Quantitativegre scores, percentiles, preparing for the gre, what's a good score

You already know the GRE Quantitative section is all about math. But how high of a score do you truly need to do well on it? And what’s a good GRE Quantitative score for the grad programs you’re applying to?

In this article, we’ll go over the basics of GRE scoring and what’s considered a good Quantitative score. We’ll then take an in-depth look at how you can set, as well as achieve, your ideal GRE Quantitative score.

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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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Can You Get Into Graduate Schools Without GRE Scores?

Ellen McCammonDecember 25, 2016December 20, 2017Grad Schoolgre scores, should i take the gre

If you want to go to graduate school, you might consider the GRE a big hurdle. Maybe you don’t think you have time to properly prep. Or maybe you already took the test and got a lower score than you wanted.

The good news is that it’s possible to get into graduate school without the GRE! In this guide we’ll describe several program types that often don’t require the GRE and some common GRE score-waiving policies. We’ll also discuss some things to consider when deciding to apply to graduate school without GRE scores. Finally, we’ll close out with a list of schools with no GRE required policies.

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How to Send GRE Scores: Step-by-Step Guide

Hannah MunizDecember 25, 2016July 18, 2017GRE Logisticsets, explainers, gre cost, gre score report, gre scores, rules and regulations

Sending GRE scores should be a simple process, but sometimes it’s as tricky and complicated as the GRE itself is. What’s the easiest way to send GRE scores? How much does it cost to send GRE scores? And what is “ScoreSelect” anyway?

In this article, we’ll go over exactly how to send GRE scores. We’ll start by looking at the various types of score reports and how much it costs to send GRE scores before explaining how to make sure your scores get to your schools by application deadlines.

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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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What Is GRE Score Select? Why Should You Care?

Christine SarikasDecember 25, 2016July 11, 2017GRE Logisticsets, explainers, gre score report, gre scores, rules and regulations

You may think that all your work is over once you’ve finished taking the GRE, but you still have to send your scores to schools you’re interested in. That’s where GRE Score Select (or ScoreSelect) comes into play.

What is GRE ScoreSelect? How does it work? How does it affect your grad school applications? GRE ScoreSelect has some key differences compared to other score reporting programs, and in this guide we’ll go over everything you need to know to become an expert on your GRE score choice options.

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