Amazing facts about GRE

Any examination generates certain stress in a student, but not GRE. The reason being that GRE is a Psychometric test. Now most of you must be wondering what a Psychometric test is. It means an examination based on a student’s perception levels. Isn’t that cool? So contrary to other high-tension examinations the GRE is a test that is designed keeping in view the student’s psychological stamina.

Hence, the GRE is a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) that adapts to the students’ perceptional requirements.

When the first question of GRE appears on the screen, you will not fall into abysmal depression. The first question that appears will be just ‘moderately’ difficult. That means most of you will be happy answering it for you are almost sure of the answer. As they say well begun is half done, you will carry this positive, stress-free feeling through out the exam.

In case you are unable to answer a tough question, the subsequent question posed to you will be considerably easier. This way the entire exam will be tuned to suit your requirement. In simpler words the exam keeps you feeling better time and again. Isn’t that amazing!

A judicious preparation for the exam will certainly pay rich dividends. A very high score in GRE is something that is not unusual. It is like you have the bag of luck and awesome future in your own hands. You alone can open it. Right?

To err is human! Let us not forget this famous aphorism. Despite unlimited advice and relentless hard work one might fail to get what one pines for. That doesn’t mean one becomes pessimistic and stops looking at the rosier aspects of life. Certainly not! GRE exam can be taken at least five more times in a year. That is until you get a score that satisfies you thoroughly. Isn’t that once again amazing! And what else, the GRE test score is valid for a period of five years! Awesome!

Students keep asking me what a GRE Subject test is. The GRE Subject test is offered for a few specific programs like Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Literature, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. Most of the grad schools value GRE General Test score only as a criterion for admission. However each grad school has its own philosophy. As a diligent student you can contact the admission board directly for more information on subject GRE.

However you want to tell the admission board that you can run for their School an extra mile. And you are passionate about being an alumnus there; the Subject GRE offers you just the right platform. The score of the GRE Subject test ranges from 200 to 990.

There is also a Paper Based GRE Test, conducted in the areas where Computer Testing paraphernalia is not available. There will be an extension of time frame by 45 minutes in the case of a Paper based GRE and naturally you cannot take the Paper Based GRE round the year. It is limited to a certain time frame. The Subject GRE exam too is conducted in the Paper Based Test centers thrice a year i.e. October, November and April. Immediate Paper Based tests for GRE are available on 23^rd November and 4^th December 2009.

I guess we are now equipped with quite a few inspiring facts about GRE. Without delaying anymore you can start your preparation. I tell always: a final minute preparation could be both stress generating and devastating. Hence give yourself adequate time to understand GRE section-wise and then prepare accordingly.

In a nutshell:

1. GRE is a Psychometric Examination
2. GRE continues to keep your spirits high throughout the test!
3. A student can take GRE five times a year, once in a month!
4. Paper Based GRE Tests are available exclusively in areas where there is a paucity of Computer Systems
5. A Subject GRE cuts the student above the rest in competition
6. A good score in GRE and a subsequent admission into a reputed grad school changes the life of a student for the better and forever!!

Have you got even more interesting aspects of GRE to share with us? Please do comment here and let the world know them!!

Wishing you Success!!

Anu Veluri

Manager- Learnwordlist.com

81 Responses to “Amazing facts about GRE”

1. Illy on November 8th, 2009 12:29 pm

   Just had my GRE exam and it didn’t go well esp the verbal part..I feel sad and felt that all my hardwork is such a waste..
   I’ll probably need to retake the test and it’s very expensive..so I need to make it successful this time…I think I have to change my study technique..need help on that..

2. AnuVeluri on November 9th, 2009 7:49 am

   Hi Illy, pls do read all the blogs pertaining to GRE..I am sure you will be immensely benefited..follow this link,,

   http://www.learnwordlist.com/blog

   Read them all..not an article or two..

   And u can avail discount on GRE fee..just go to their official site and find out details..because the GRE discounts are offered only to a first few registrations that too on an appeal I guess..

   http://www.ets.org..be there..

3. Baltej Singh on November 17th, 2009 2:18 pm

   what is this subject GRE test……is it different from general GRE test?

4. AnuVeluri on November 18th, 2009 2:35 am

   Baltej..Subject GRE is taken to show the admission panel that u are cut above the rest..and u can put in that extra effort to be alumnus of their University..it will definitely give you an edge over others..for details u can look into the ETS site..and Subject test is paper based and conducted only for 8 subjects..

5. Hailu Endale on November 23rd, 2009 1:21 pm

   I happy with the information and continuous education you are giving me, not only me but most under developing countries. I like to say thank you very much. Moreover, would you mind to send to me the sample of some psychometric test?
   Thank you,
   Hailu Endale

6. Tuyet Son on November 23rd, 2009 1:39 pm

   Those recommendations are very helpful for me, not only in GRE test but also in other test like Toefl.. Hope to see more suggestions from you. Thanks so much.

7. Akshay on November 23rd, 2009 1:40 pm

   i just wanted to know that if i appear for 2 gre exam then which score is considered by the universities

8. Amit Srivastava on November 23rd, 2009 4:35 pm

   Hello, i would like to go pursue PhD in Life Science (Biotechnology) course in US, for this should i go for General GRE
   or for Subject Based GRE. .
   I have also heard that General GRE only counts for Scholarship while subject based GRE doesn’t allow yo to avail Scholarship over their.
   Please clear my doubt about this

9. Sami on November 23rd, 2009 9:53 pm

   Hi,
   Thank you for this wonderful website.Can you please help me and send practice tests for Paper GRE General test e.g the previous tests in 2008 and 2009 to get more exercises other than those on GRE website.
   Thank you

10. Admin on November 23rd, 2009 10:27 pm

    Amit.. Subject GRE is not a prerequisite requirment for getting admission and scholarship.
    Many students only take General GRE. Good score in general GRE, good essay and good recos are enogh to get admission in US universities.

11. Admin on November 23rd, 2009 10:29 pm

    Hi Akshay,
    GRE and TOEFL is must for Indian students in US universities.
    Cheers,
    Admin

12. Admin on November 23rd, 2009 10:32 pm

    Sami,
    Demo tests are coming soon.

13. Goitom on November 24th, 2009 4:28 am

    Dear sir,
    This is Goitom from Ethiopia.I have BED
    in English Language.Now I am working in a Radio station as a journalist.
    As I have big interest to make masters degree in related fields I decide to apply in your scholarships and financial aid possions.I am very happy if get the opportunity.

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    MANY THANKS

14. A.K.M. Khusrul Amin on November 24th, 2009 6:16 am

    If I want to pursue Higher education in US are there need both of GRE and TOEFL together ?

15. AnuVeluri on November 24th, 2009 6:19 am

    Hi Goitam , pls tell us ur GRE score?? And what is that exactly u want to pursue in the US? Your GRE score should complement ur academic score..once you are found eligible with these things financial assistance and other things come next..

    Regards,

16. AnuVeluri on November 24th, 2009 7:02 am

    Yes Khusrul, it is mandatory for ‘all’ the students aspiring to study in the US to take both GRE and TOEFLiBT..

17. GBB Basnet on November 24th, 2009 8:38 am

    Dear sir
    I got poor marks in verbal i.e. 290 but in quantitative(Math) got 750. I want to join Phd in Math. can I get any chance in US university ? Do not get authorized marks yet.
    Ganesh

18. AnuVeluri on November 24th, 2009 10:40 am

    Hey Ganesh, I already answered this query..see if you are aiming at pure maths degree then I guess ur verbal score will not have much say..although Universities like MIT do consider a top score in Verbal too..you need to back ur application with some good thesis to show and compelling recommendations from ur HODs..and of course u need to have an above -average academic record..is that fine now?

19. inayat ullah on November 24th, 2009 11:08 am

    learnword list.com has added alot of vocablary to my mind and my knoledge and i found very useful.

20. Akshay on November 24th, 2009 3:10 pm

    thanx admin for the info but if i give 2 gre exams then which score will the university consider

21. AnuVeluri on November 24th, 2009 5:06 pm

    Thanks Inayat, when are you appearing for GRE?

22. AnuVeluri on November 24th, 2009 5:11 pm

    Akshay, you cannot take 2 GREs at a time..take one and before that prepare well for it..:-)

23. Ek Raj Sigdel on November 25th, 2009 8:29 am

    I did Masters degree in Natural Resources Conservation in 1997. Since then I have involved in various community based biodiversity conservation activities in Nepal. I want to pursue PhD. I am looking appropriate instituions and professors, but it is very difficult to find. I want to avoid GRE test. Is it possible?

24. AnuVeluri on November 25th, 2009 4:35 pm

    Hi it is not possible to enroll for a PhD in the US without GRE..GRE is mandatory..

25. cardinal on November 26th, 2009 2:00 pm

    hi i want GRE test I will be waiting

26. AnuVeluri on November 26th, 2009 3:15 pm

    Hi we dont send GRE..you have to register for the exam at http://www.ets.org..we only train the students for the exam…:-)

27. bure on November 27th, 2009 2:07 am

    Your approach is interesting.I am improving my performance since I began working the questions you send.
    How I can get GRE books that
    can enhance my knowledge further?
    Thanks

28. AnuVeluri on November 27th, 2009 4:18 am

    Thanks Bure..there’s an online book store here..did u run through the site thoroughly??

29. yeshambel on November 30th, 2009 11:47 am

    your amazing fact about GRE says “The GRE Subject test is offered for a few specific programs like Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Literature, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology.”
    what about engineering programs?

30. Kemi on November 30th, 2009 12:40 pm

    Thank you for this beautiful website.I want to find out if there is a similar site just like LearnWordlist.com that will cover practice of quantitative aptitude tests as well as analytical writing.

31. AnuVeluri on November 30th, 2009 4:16 pm

    The GRE Subject Test is conducted only in these subjects..nothing else..

32. AnuVeluri on November 30th, 2009 4:17 pm

    Hi Kemi we will come up with the quants segment shortly..

33. Sahar on November 30th, 2009 5:37 pm

    I found Learn Wordlist.com very helpful. Thanks

34. AnuVeluri on December 1st, 2009 2:03 am

    Hi Sahar, be a regular visitor then..:-)..do survey the site thoroughly for unlimited tests, word lists and blogs..

    Regards,

35. Kadeer on December 4th, 2009 12:35 am

    I am pending for the answer “your amazing fact about GRE says “The GRE Subject test is offered for a few specific programs like Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Literature, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology.”
    what about engineering programs?”

36. AnuVeluri on December 4th, 2009 1:53 am

    Hi Kadeer, we already answered your query..u might have missed it..scroll underneath and u will find it..the ‘subject GRE’ is ‘not conducted’ in any ‘other subject’ than the ones that have been mentioned!!..Pls note that..

37. Haseeb on December 5th, 2009 5:42 pm

    I am taking the General GRE test this month. I wanna apply for MS Software Engineering , should I take Subject test for Computer Science too? Im confused because a friend’s friend took a CS test when university didn’t require and he was rejected based on that. Please help.

38. AnuVeluri on December 7th, 2009 7:01 am

    You wont be rejected for any kind of diligence that u show..but the subject test is usually taken by students who are best in that..did u inquire ur friend’s score? and taking a GRE General and Subject will show one’s anxiety..I don’t think so it is advisable..lemme check and get back on this… u research too..

39. praghadeesh on December 13th, 2009 9:17 pm

    hi..
    i would like to take up GRE exam by march..
    in case i appear for exam twice this year..
    whether the university will consider the last score or the average of all the scores???

40. AnuVeluri on December 14th, 2009 10:59 am

    Why are u planning to take the exam twice????..students usually take GRE for the second time if the previous score is hopeless and pathetic..pls come out of that mindset and do initial justice..u can prepare well for the exam and come out with flying colors..ok? And there’s nothing called avg..last score will be considered..

41. Ritu Sharma on December 14th, 2009 1:43 pm

    this is an amazing website and has me a lot in the long run to get good score in GRE. please carry on with the kind help.

42. Tashi on December 27th, 2009 6:27 am

    Does repeating a GRE affects the admission?

43. AnuVeluri on December 29th, 2009 10:53 am

    Hey Ritu, read all the blogs..when are u planning for GRE??

44. faheem on January 12th, 2010 7:53 am

    R/sir
    here is Faheem from NWFP Pakistan in subject GRE of Biology may we study from Barrons GRE book eigther it will have all informations about this rest?

45. AnuVeluri on January 12th, 2010 8:56 am

    Barron’s will surely be one useful source for subject GRE ‘Biology’..do depend on it..wish u success!!

46. Homiera on January 14th, 2010 5:18 pm

    Can i have the old question set of GRE exam to pratice? and i have graduated in English from our country Myanmar.So what test can i do?

47. AnuVeluri on January 15th, 2010 8:36 am

    You will get an official GRE guide called the ‘Big Book’ you can practice many papers once u get this book..try out in any popular book store in your place..

48. rajib on January 16th, 2010 5:27 pm

    hi Anu,,,,,,,
    when I take quiz or test on synonym word test, I can score more than 70% but when I take antonym test my score is poor.
    so what should I do?????????????
    how should take preparation for antonym and analogy??????????

    with thanks
    Rajib

49. AnuVeluri on January 18th, 2010 2:41 am

    Hi Rajib, there are exclsuive blogs on Antonyms and Analogies..did u read them..pls do read them and you will find the entire thing a cakewalk…and register at the forum and become a part of some meaningful GRE discussions there..

50. Lara on February 1st, 2010 1:43 pm

    Hi. I’m planning to take the GRE in March and the TOEFL in April this year. I’ve started preparing for the GRE. I’ve been writing the Issue and Argument essays and I usually exchange my essay with a friend’s who is also preparing for the exam. So we go through eachother’s work and correc the mistakes. But I need a professional who can go through my essays, mark them and correct them for me. Can u guys do me this favour, please?

51. AnuVeluri on February 1st, 2010 3:17 pm

    Hi Lara, what you are doing is good..and for the rest of the query we will get back to u shortly…

52. JOSEPH MWANGALAWA on February 2nd, 2010 11:42 am

    how can i sit on the exam which is discribed on the AMAZING FACTS ABOUT GRE TEST.Am saying this because of i have some problem of internet at my area and it’s not possible to send me question to answer it by paper and which stage have i reached so far on all test i have been attending.

53. AnuVeluri on February 2nd, 2010 4:32 pm

    Hi Joseph, we do not cnduct any certifying test..we only train students for GRE..for further details on GRE you have to read all our blogs and yes visit the official website of GRE..it is http://www.ets.org..

    for our blogs pls do follow this link..

    http://www.learnwordlist.com/blog

54. m.yasir on February 26th, 2010 10:53 pm

    It’s a informative article to boost the morale of those who feel afraid of taking GRE

55. AnuVeluri on February 27th, 2010 11:47 am

    Indeed..yasir..read all the other articles..especially the ones that help u crack individual segments of GRE…

56. Michael Feleke on March 3rd, 2010 1:28 pm

    I really appreciate your commitment to answer the entire question around the world. This is Michael Feleke from Ethiopia, I go through the blogs which you’ve sent to me every time, but my problem is, here in Ethiopia when you use internet you’ll pay for every minutes, so if possible kindly ask you to send the document in a pdf format? I thank you!
    Michael Feleke

57. AnuVeluri on March 4th, 2010 8:33 am

    Ohh Michael we shall certainly consider that..nevertheless stay tuned..

58. Mahtab Ullah on March 8th, 2010 12:30 pm

    This is very Good site for GRE, please send me the Practice test for Physics exam.

59. AnuVeluri on March 9th, 2010 5:09 am

    Hi Mahtab, as of now we are providing material for GRE Verbal, GRE Physics will take time..:-)

60. Reshma on April 9th, 2010 7:45 am

    I got some new info i never knew….e.g it is a psychometric test,,,this is amazing, i was always afraid of its toughness, now i am relaxed………secondly it can work for five more years and can be taken five times a year to improve……….thanks for making me relax, Anu…

61. M Zubair Khan on April 16th, 2010 1:31 pm

    Salam Anuveluri!

    I ‘m willing to qualify for a Ph. D scholarship (either US fullbright or other) in Molecular Plant Breeding and Genetics. Which type of GRE tests would be needed to avail that? when should I register for a computer based GRE general/subject?

    Best Regards
    M Zubair Khan
    A.K Pakistan 12350
    cell no. 003465866861

62. Mazhar Siddiqui on April 18th, 2010 8:18 pm

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63. prathyusha on April 24th, 2010 12:05 pm

    hello sir,am preparing for gre.im a science student and facing a bit problem in quant part. i just want to know the required score for a non math student..do da accept the scores below 1000?and please do suggest me the easy way to get score in matematics..

    thanks.
    prathyusha

64. prathyusha on April 24th, 2010 12:15 pm

    hello sir,
    i am preparing for gre and im facing a bit problem with the mathematics as am a science student.i have 2 quiries sir…
    1.what is the required score for a science student?
    2.easy way to get good score in quant?

    please do reply sir..

    thanku..

65. shipra on April 29th, 2010 4:39 am

    hiii Reshma

    Thanks

    shipra

66. shipra on May 3rd, 2010 10:35 am

    hii mazhar

    for ph.d programme u would be require GRE and if u r not from english speaking country then TOFEL is also require.kindly go through learnwordlist.com.surly u would get help.let me know wat else u want in ur preparation.

67. shipra on May 6th, 2010 10:17 am

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68. shipra on May 6th, 2010 10:18 am

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69. Tapos Acharjya on May 29th, 2010 8:02 am

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71. shipra on May 31st, 2010 4:13 am

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72. shipra on May 31st, 2010 4:20 am

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75. shipra on June 14th, 2010 6:34 am

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76. Suvapriya on June 22nd, 2010 6:20 pm

    I want to apply for fall 2011. by when do I need to take my GRE and TOEFL? I am doing my M.Sc. in Economics and want to pursue a Ph.D. Please do reply.

77. shipra on June 23rd, 2010 4:05 am

    Thanks for your comment Suvapriya ,Kindly visit ets.org for when to register for GRE go for TOFEL same time .wishing you success.

78. Lily on July 12th, 2010 2:09 pm

    Thanks for ur information,I have many questions on GRE.I wonder why there is no avialable real exam’s paper on the net.I bought some books,but the newest paper of GRE was printed several years ago.Can you tell me why?and where can I get the paper of 2002~2009′s GRE?

79. shipra on July 19th, 2010 4:53 am

    Hi lily, you should contact ets.org in this regard.

80. ABEBE SISAY on September 2nd, 2010 10:21 am

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81. shipra on September 3rd, 2010 4:37 am

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