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What is GRE? Meaning, Full Form & Guide (2026)

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Quick Definition

The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) by ETS is used for graduate admissions worldwide. It tests Verbal Reasoning (130–170), Quantitative Reasoning (130–170), and Analytical Writing (0–6). Required by many US master's programs; scores valid 5 years.

GRE — Full Explanation

GRE Focus Edition (2023) takes ~1 hour 58 minutes. Many programs are now GRE-optional. Competitive scores: 160+ Quant for STEM; 155+ Verbal for humanities. ETS allows score choice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

For STEM programs: 160+ Quantitative. Top programs like MIT/Stanford see median Quant scores of 163–167.
Once every 21 days, up to 5 times in 12 months. Score Choice lets you select which scores to send.

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