The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test used by many universities around the world to evaluate students who want to study for master’s, MBA, or doctoral degrees. It helps universities check a student’s skills in areas like verbal reasoning (understanding written content), quantitative reasoning (math and problem-solving), and analytical writing (expressing ideas clearly). Think of it as a common yardstick to compare students from different educational backgrounds.
In simple terms, the GRE is like a gateway exam that helps colleges understand how ready you are for advanced studies. It doesn’t test specific college subjects but checks your general thinking, logic, and communication abilities. Doing well in the GRE shows that you can handle the academic challenges of graduate-level education.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
Graduating Students
Business School Applicants
Engineers or Science Graduates
Humanities and Arts Graduates
Working Professionals
International Students
Scholarship Seekers
Skills Required
Strong reading comprehension
Logical and analytical thinking
Basic to intermediate math problem-solving
Critical reasoning
Good vocabulary and language skills
Time management under pressure
Clear and structured writing skills
Knowledge Gained
Improved logical and analytical thinking
Better problem-solving strategies
Enhanced vocabulary and grammar skills
Understanding how to structure arguments
Ability to analyze complex data and text
Practice in managing exam pressure
Familiarity with global academic expectations
Course Outline
The GRE Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 - Verbal Reasoning
analyze and draw conclusions from discourse; reason from incomplete data; identify author's assumptions and/or perspective; understand multiple levels of meaning, such as literal, figurative and author's intent
select important points; distinguish major from minor or irrelevant points; summarize text; understand the structure of a text
understand the meaning of individual words, sentences and entire texts; understand relationships among words and among concepts
Domain 2 - Quantitative Reasoning
understand, interpret and analyze quantitative information
solve problems using mathematical models
apply basic skills and elementary concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis