GRE Test Structure
After September 22nd, 2023, about how long does the GRE take to complete?
- A) 1 hour 58 minutes
- B) 5 hours
- C) 3 hours 45 minutes
- D) 2 hours 40 minutes
- E) 2 hours 58 minutes
Score Breakdown
Which of the following is the maximum score you can achieve on the GRE Quantitative Reasoning section?
- A) 180
- B) 170
- C) 160
- D) 200
- E) 150
Adaptive Test Design
What happens if you do well on your first quant or verbal GRE section?
- A) The next section is easier
- B) You skip the next section
- C) The next section is harder
- D) You get extra time
- E) Your test ends early
Application Insight
Why is the quant score often considered more important than the verbal score for STEM graduate programs?
- A) Because it is easier
- B) Because it tests creativity
- C) Because STEM fields require strong quantitative skills
- D) Because it is graded first
- E) Because it is scored out of 200
Sending Scores
How many universities can you send your GRE scores to for free immediately after the test?
- A) 1
- B) 3
- C) 4
- D) 5
- E) 2
Study Habit Advice
Which study habit was found to be most effective by the author for preparing for the GRE?
- A) Cramming the night before
- B) Rewriting notes once a week
- C) Consistent daily practice
- D) Only taking full-length mock exams
- E) Listening to music while studying
Vocabulary Learning
What did the author use to help understand the roots of new vocabulary words for the verbal section?
- A) Only memorizing flashcards
- B) Skipping difficult words
- C) Studying word roots and etymology
- D) Reading comic books
- E) Guessing meanings from context
Analytical Writing Prep
Regarding Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) preparation, what level did the author consider “good enough”?
- A) Below 2
- B) Exactly 6
- C) Above 3
- D) Between 1 and 2
- E) Below 1
Common Mistake
Why does the author warn against dismissing the quant section as too easy?
- A) Because it is very time-consuming
- B) Because silly mistakes can cost points
- C) Because questions are only vocabulary-based
- D) Because it's shorter than the verbal section
- E) Because calculators are not allowed
Preparation Resources
What type of practice did the author emphasize as most valuable for GRE success?
- A) Watching only theory videos
- B) Practicing with mock tests and quizzes
- C) Skipping hard topics
- D) Group study only
- E) Rewriting textbooks by hand