The GRE is a standardized test used to evaluate prospective students applying to various graduate school programs. The GRE is taken at a computer-based test center. The GRE is required for most liberal arts masters and doctoral programs, and measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills. The computer test is given year-round, with test times throughout the day.

The format of the test is as follows:

Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)

The essay segments always come first on the GRE, but the math and verbal may alternate. Additionally, you may also have an experimental extra section which will be either a verbal or math section. There will be no indication of which section is experimental.

For more information on the GRE or to sign up for the test, please click here for the GRE's official web site.