🎓 GRE Comprehensive Guide
Your Path to Global Graduate Education with Uniglide Overseas
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is more than just a test—it’s your academic passport to top universities worldwide. Recognized globally, the GRE is a trusted way for institutions to evaluate your readiness for master’s or Ph.D. programs.
📘 What is the GRE?
The GRE General Test is designed to measure skills that are critical for success in graduate and business schools. Think of it as your platform to highlight strengths and boost your chances at securing admission to prestigious institutions.
🧠 GRE Modules – What’s on the Test?
1. Analytical Writing
Showcase your ability to think critically and express your ideas clearly. You’ll write two essays:
Analyze an Issue
Analyze an Argument
2. Verbal Reasoning
Test your vocabulary, comprehension, and reasoning skills through:
Reading passages
Analyzing written material
Vocabulary-based questions
3. Quantitative Reasoning
Apply your knowledge of high school-level math, including:
Algebra
Geometry
Data analysis
Use logic to solve real-world problems.
🔹 Note: Analytical Writing is always the first section. The order of the other modules may vary.
⏱ GRE Exam Duration & Format
| Section | No. of Questions | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Writing | 1 Task (Analyze an Issue) | 30 minutes |
| Verbal Reasoning – Section 1 | 12 questions | 18 minutes |
| Verbal Reasoning – Section 2 | 15 questions | 23 minutes |
| Quantitative Reasoning – Section 1 | 12 questions | 21 minutes |
| Quantitative Reasoning – Section 2 | 15 questions | 26 minutes |
Total Test Duration: Approximately 1 hour 58 minutes
🚀 Why Take the GRE?
🔹 The Great Equalizer
It offers a standardized comparison across applicants from different educational backgrounds, highlighting your true potential.
🔹 Skills that Matter
GRE focuses on real academic skills—critical thinking, reasoning, and clear communication.
🔹 Opens Doors
A requirement for many graduate, MBA, MPH, and Ph.D. programs—especially competitive ones.
🔹 Scholarship Advantage
Strong GRE scores can help you qualify for financial aid and merit-based scholarships.
📊 GRE Scoring Explained
| Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Verbal Reasoning | 130 – 170 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 130 – 170 |
| Analytical Writing | 0 – 6 (scored separately) |
Combined GRE Score Range: 260 – 340
A score above 300 is generally considered competitive, but each university may set its own expectations. Be sure to check the average scores of your desired programs
🌍 Plan Your GRE Journey with Confidence
At Uniglide Overseas, we’re here to guide you through every step—from test prep to admissions strategy—so you can chase your graduate dreams with confidence.