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The score that opens more doors.

Accepted by 20,000+ graduate, business, and law programs worldwide.

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87%

of applicants who submit GRE scores to test-optional programs, get accepted*

83%

of GRE test-takers who submit their scores are accepted into master's programs*

70%

of students who retake the GRE improve their scores*

*Based on ETS data

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Why students choose the GRE

The most flexible path to graduate, business, and law school.

Expand your program options

Apply to graduate, business, and law programs with one assessment. That's 20,000+ programs worldwide, including 1,300+ MBA programs and 100+ law schools.

One assessment, unlimited possibilities

Test when you're ready

Available 365 days a year at 1,000+ locations and at home. Schedule on your terms—not around limited test dates.

Year-round availability

Multiple chances to succeed

Take the GRE once every 21 days, up to five times per year. Submit only your best scores with ScoreSelect®.

70% of retakers improve their scores

Costs less than most application fees

At $220, the GRE costs less than most application fees. And your scores are valid for 5 years.

One low-cost assessment for multiple program types

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Real students. Real results.

 See how the GRE opened doors for students in different programs

The GRE provided optimal flexibility. The wide acceptance among top intellectual property law programs gave me the chance to consider programs I may not have otherwise applied to.

 

Wei Wu

Program: Law School

Texas

I submitted my GRE score, because I wanted to show that I was ready to expand my chemical engineering transcript into PhD economics.

 

 

Nels

Program: PhD Economics

Washington State University

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I received a merit scholarship for two-thirds of my education as a GRE applicant.

 

 

 

Shaundrea

Program: Law School

Georgetown University Law Center

I took the GRE, applied to law school and learned I was accepted before I would have been able to take the LSAT.

 

 

 

Isaac

Program: JD

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GRE vs. other graduate assessments 

See how the GRE compares on flexibility, cost, and availability.
  GRE General Test  GMAT  LSAT
Programs Accepted  

Graduate, Business, Law (20,000+) 

 Business Only  Law only
Availability Every day, year-round Every day 4 months
out of the year
Duration 1 hour 58 minutes 2 hours 15 min + writing 2 hours 20 minutes
Cost $220 $275+ $248+
Retake Policy Every 21 days, up to 5x/year Every 16 days 5x in a 12-month period
Score Control ScoreSelect®— send only your best Students choose scores to send All scores sent
Score Validity 5 years 5 years 5 years
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Common myths about the GRE

 Let's set the record straight.


 

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"Test-optional means GRE scores don't matter"

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Reality

87% of applicants who submit GRE scores to test-optional programs are accepted. Test-optional gives you a choice—submitting scores gives you an edge.

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"Business and law schools prefer GMAT and LSAT"

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Reality

Over 1,300 business schools and 100+ ABA-approved law schools accept GRE scores. Admissions committees evaluate applicants holistically.

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"I can't improve my score if I retake"

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70% of students improve their scores when they retake the GRE. You can take the assessment up to 5 times per year—and send only your best scores.

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"Admissions committees decide based on test scores alone."

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Reality

Graduate and professional programs evaluate you holistically. GRE scores are one factor alongside GPA, recommendations, essays, and experience.

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Your questions, answered

$220 worldwide ($231.30 in China). This includes sending scores to up to 4 programs.

Yes. The GRE is available at home with live human proctoring or at 1,000+ test centers worldwide, 365 days a year. Same scoring and acceptance as test center sessions.

Start with free POWERPREP® practice tests from ETS. Official prep materials include practice tests, sample questions, and study guides. The Official GRE Mentor course offers comprehensive preparation.

Scores are valid for 5 years, so you can take the assessment early to keep options open. The GRE is available year-round—choose dates that work with your schedule and prep timeline.

Yes. You can take the GRE once every 21 days, up to 5 times in any 12-month period. 70% of retakers improve their scores. Use ScoreSelect® to send only your best.

Absolutely. Over 1,300 business schools accept GRE scores for MBA programs, and 100+ ABA-approved law schools accept them for JD programs.

Verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing—skills developed over time that predict graduate school success.

Use ScoreSelect® to send only your strongest scores. Check each school's score-use policy and prioritize scores that best showcase your fit for the program.

Bring valid government-issued photo ID matching your registration and your confirmation. Arrive early for ID verification and security checks. For at-home testing, please review the requirements here: GRE General Test At Home Testing