GRE – Graduate Record Examination

There are so many tests like NAT, GAT, SAT and many others conducted for students which almost follow the same pattern but here in the tunnel of certification, there are so many tests in which GRE is one of the most common ones. Now, in this article, we will be going through the overall purpose of the GRE, its development and all the important points related to it.

• It was mainly developed by ETS which mainly stands for education testing service. It is an organization that mainly conducts the GRE. Now what is GRE?
• GRE stands for (Graduate Record Examination). The major underlying purpose behind its development was to scan the students for admission to a graduation course.
• After getting free from college, students seek to set off abroad so that they can have a better future with the notion of having a bright career.

What is the sole purpose of the GRE?

• The major and sole purpose of the test is to examine candidates or the test takers for a standard level of knowledge.
• Standard knowledge means the knowledge they used to have at the college level and in the test they are supposed to use.
• Now, there is an interesting and notable thing GRE can be taken at any time like every day.
• A striking feature and an outstanding key point is that it is computerized which is so surprising for the students and in this way is too comfortable for the ETS to administrate at any time.

What Prometric Says?

• Here, Prometric is a company that mainly conducts this test in major three cities, Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad in Pakistan.
• These three cities are the fixed ones. It also states that the test dates are updated daily every year. A student can see easily all the updates related to the GRE test.

Make an account and view daily Updates!

• The company also says that if a person wants to see the daily updates he or she should go to the website and tend to make an account so that the updates are in front of him.
• Once the account is created, the viewer or the user of the site will be able to see the updates daily.
• In the matter of dates, so many students get confused because they fail to recognize the actual way. So here are several authentic steps which help you to see the GRE test dates in your country.

How can I see the GRE dates for the Current Year?

Following are the steps which will guide you surely. Follow and go ahead:

• Register yourself:
  • First, the most important step is to get yourself registered for an online account before you move to see the dates for the current year.
  • The window will show you the signup window, by filling up the whole entities; you will be able to make an account.
  • The account will further help you to make up a good user of the GRE. And also, apart from all this, you will soon become affiliated with these standardized tests.
• Go to Register for a General Test:
  • After that, the next step you will be doing is to rush toward the “Register for a General Test”
• Choose your Country:
  • In step three, from the drop down select your country and also the respective city.
  • After mentioning it, you will be able to see that is only available in selected cities of your country.
  • It is to be noted that it is available in computer-based format and in paper-based format as well in some cities.
• ETS policy:
  • In this step, you need to read out the ETS policy with a keen observation then you will go to the next click.
• Mention your city name:
  • In the next box, which will appear after the next click, you will be supposed to mention up your city name.
  • You will enter the city name where you want to take the computer-based test. Like Lahore.
• Go for “Schedule an appointment”:
  • After mentioning the city name, go for “Schedule an appointment”.
  • Do click this button so that you will see the schedule
• Finally, choose the date and time:
  • After, following this link, you will be able to see the date and time link, mention the desire of your choice, and when you will give the test.
  • Fill up the format and make your self-registered for the GRE.
  • Make sure that the information will suit your passport.

What would the timing be for the GRE test?:

• The GRE test can be taken in the morning slot at 09:00 am which is sharp and fixed.
• You can follow this on any day. There is also an afternoon time which is 1:20 am which is sharp and can be followed on any day.

Online Payment:

• After following all the steps, the last thing is online payment, which is a convenient way to perform for all the students.
• This online payment will help a student forever. He won’t need to rush to the companies and offices.

Format change:

Recently in August 2023, ETS announced a change in the pattern of tests: Important points of which are discussed below.

1.    Shorter Exam:

Fewer questions are now asked which helped in reducing exam time. Verbal and Qualitative Reasoning have been given the main focus while analytical reasons have been reduced to a single portion.

2.    Exclusion of Argument Essay:

This section has been eliminated from this exam. Now only focus is on how you can analyse a situation.

3.    Equal marks distribution:

Despite reducing the section of the paper. The score is equally distributed among different sections to ensure transparency.

Break Down GRE Sections:

This is mainly divided into three portions that are discussed in detail below.

1.    Verbal Reasoning:

This section focuses on how good is your comprehension, understanding and listening abilities. You will be given a paragraph to read and then you will be answering MCQs that are followed by that paragraph. This way they will judge your understanding abilities.

2.    Qualitative Reasoning:

This tests your problem-solving skills. Unlike any other test, the GRE tests your concept about topics and judges you on that basis. Questions might be asked from Algebra, Geometry and Statistics. If you have a strong maths background you can pass this section with flying colours.

3.    Analytical Writing:

This portion checks your writing skills. It has two sections. The first one is about How you can judge a situation and write accordingly. The second one is about arguments in an essay. You have to write about its strengths and weaknesses.

Reference: https://www.mometrix.com/academy/gre-practice-test/

Conclusion:

There are some important points to remember. Firstly there is a reminder for all the students that you must have a valid passport with you that you will take to the exam center. That passport is not required to get registered but rather it will be required for your ID on that day. Be sure that the name that is mentioned on the passport should be matched with your registration name. Do follow that instruction and build up a bright future.

For more details, visit the below-mentioned link: http://www.ets.org/gre