The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) can be a daunting undertaking.  This guide is here to help you prepare for the examination, gain familiarity with its format, and enable you to register to take the examination. 

The GRE is a standardized test created by the ETS (Educational Testing Service) that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools.

There’s not much fun about the GRE.

• It’s difficult
• It’s expensive
• It’s time-consuming
• It’s an obstacle many must overcome to achieve their goals

Good News!

The GRE is not a test of innate ability

The GRE is a test of one’s ability to:

• Set goals and work toward them
• Put off short-term rewards for long-term gains
• Organize time strategically
• Use metacognition (know what you know & don’t know)

These are all abilities required to succeed in graduate school!

These skills can be learned!