1. Course Overview & Exam Details
Purpose
The GRE General Test evaluates your verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing skills essential for graduate-level programs.
Computer-based
Consists of 6 sections—1 Analytical Writing (Issue & Argument tasks), followed by two each of Verbal and Quantitative reasoning, plus an unscored experimental or research section. The total time is around 3 hours and 45 minutes, including breaks.
4. Test-Day Advice
Simulate the real test
Simulate the real test during practice: replicate breaks, timing, environment, even sitting at the same time of day, and with your passport nearby helps mentally prep.
Leverage official practice tests
Stay consistent
A structured schedule helps reduce anxiety and ensures you’re closer to test-ready.
Test-day tips:
Sleep well, eat breakfast, arrive early (or set up early if at home), use breaks to reset mentally, and manage anxiety with pre-planned relaxation techniques.
