Sections of GRE

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The GRE General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study. The GRE Subject Tests gauge undergraduate achievement in eight specific fields of study.

Two types of tests are available for GRE

1-GRE General Test

The GRE General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study.

Verbal Reasoning - The skills measured include the test taker's ability to analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it

    * Analyze relationships among component parts of sentences
    * Recognize relationships between words and concepts.

Quantitative Reasoning - The skills measured include the test taker's ability to understand basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis

    * Reason quantitatively
    * Solve problems in a quantitative setting.

Analytical Writing - The skills measured include the test taker's ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively

    * Examine claims and accompanying evidence
    * Support ideas with relevant reasons and examples
    * Sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion
    * Control the elements of standard written English.

2- GRE Subject Test

The GRE Subject Tests gauge undergraduate achievement in eight specific fields of study and can help forecast a candidate's potential for success in graduate school. Each Subject Test is intended for students who have majored in or have extensive background in that specific area.