About GRE
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a multiple-choice, computer-based, standardized exam that is often required for admission to graduate programs and graduate business programs (MBA) globally.
The GRE is developed and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS), to provide graduate and business schools with common measures for comparing applicants’ qualifications and preparedness for graduate-level academic work. The GRE General Test features question types that closely reflect the kind of thinking you’ll do in today’s demanding graduate-level programs. The GRE Subject Test demonstrate your knowledge and skill level in a particular field of study, and needs only to be taken if required by a particular university.
The GRE General Test measures command of basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis as well as college-level vocabulary. More importantly, it measures the ability to analyze and evaluate written material, think critically, and solve problems.
GRE Test Format
GRE scores are generated by the following sections:
- Analytical Writing Assessment section
- Verbal Reasoning sections
- Quantitative Reasoning sections
In addition, you will see one of the following sections:
- Unscored (may be either Verbal Reasoning or Quantitative Reasoning)
- Research (used for ETS research purposes)
The Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning sections are each scored on a scale of 130 to 170. The mean score for Verbal Reasoning is 151, and the mean score for Quantitative Reasoning is 153. The Analytical Writing Assessment is scored from 0 to 6 in half-point increments, and the mean score is 4.0.
ANALYTICAL WRITING
| Number of questions | Minutes to complete Analytical Writing | Score range |
|---|---|---|
| Two separately timed tasks: one “Analyze an Issue” task and one “Analyze an Argument” task | 30 minutes per task; 60 minutes total | 0 to 6 |
VERBAL REASONING (VERBAL)
| Number of questions | Minutes to complete Verbal Reasoning | Score range |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Text Completion questions 4 Sentence Equivalence questions 10 Reading Comprehension questions 20 total questions per section | 30 minutes per task; 60 minutes total | 130 to 170 |
QUANTITATIVE REASONING (QUANT)
| Number of questions | Minutes to complete Quantitative Reasoning | Score range |
|---|---|---|
| 7–8 Quantitative Comparison questions 12–13 Problem Solving questions 20 total questions per section | 35 minutes per section | 130 to 170 |
GRE Test Centres in Lagos
| Test Center: LAGOS, NIGERIA Address: Dragnet Prometric Test Center, Katia Gardens, Plot 1676, 3rd Floor, Oladele Olashore Street, Off Sanusi Fafunwa Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria Delivery Mode: CBT Test Center: Electronic Test Company – Lagos Address: JKK House, 229 IKORODU ROAD ,ILUPEJU Lagos, Nigeria Delivery Mode: CBT |
GRE Preparatory Course
Aquila Training Centre has a course to prepare candidate for GRE. For details about the GRE Preparation Course, click on GRE Course.
Free GRE Materials
Kaplan – Free GRE Practice Test
GRE Verbal Reasoning Question Types
GRE Quantitative Reasoning Question Types
