Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is an international test organized by Educational Testing Services (ETS). GRE is held for students who seek to get an entry into graduate schools and business schools of renowned world-class universities and institutes of more than 160 countries including the United States of America (USA).

Students who want to get through a master’s degree program, special master’s course, MS, MBA, MEM or doctorate of any renowned institute located abroad can apply for GRE.

If you also wish to get through the postgraduate program in one of the most famous business schools including Harvard Business School, Stanford University, HEC Paris, London Business School or Oxford University and make a golden career then you must pay attention to the success mantras of GRE Test shared below.

GRE Fundamentals

You can give GRE once every 21 days but can only take the test five times in a year.

The GRE score is valid for five years.

Any individual with an undergraduate degree acquired in a 10+2+4 year format can apply for the GRE. There is no maximum age limit. It is mandatory to have a passport to apply for the exam. Once you qualify for the GRE entrance test, another compulsory condition is to fulfill the educational and age-related terms and conditions of the respective institute.

Preparation Tips

To be successful in this exam, a good strategy is a must.

First of all, pay attention to the syllabus. Understand the exam pattern based on the last five years question papers and make good notes.

While GRE, in general, is organized in online mode being a Computer-based Test (CBT), in some selected centers the old school model of pen and paper is also available.

There are two formats for GRE – General Test and a test for special subjects. The syllabus is different for both types of tests.

General test format – verbal reasoning (20 questions – 30 minutes), quantitative reasoning (20 questions – 35 minutes), and analytical writing assessment (two essay writing questions and one descriptive/analytics-based question on a specific subject – 60 minutes).

GRE tests candidate’s expertise in a particular subject.

For good GRE preparation, it is important to maintain speed and accuracy for verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning questions.

Pay attention to English language preparation.

Preparing from mock tests would be beneficial.

Regular practice is necessary.

If you prepare from good references like Chris Lele, Philip Geer, etc. with full dedication you’re sure to touch new heights in your GRE Exam.

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