what's on the gre?
summary
the content provides a comprehensive overview of the gre test format, detailing the structure, timing, and order of sections, along with strategic advice for test preparation.
- the gre comprises an analytical writing assessment (awa), two quantitative reasoning sections, and two verbal reasoning sections.
- the total time to complete the gre is 1 hour and 58 minutes, with specific time allocations for each section.
- the order of the quantitative and verbal reasoning sections is random following the awa, necessitating flexible preparation strategies.
- the removal of the unscored experimental section and the ten-minute break are recent changes to the gre format.
- test takers are advised against taking breaks during practice sessions that they won't have during the actual exam.
chapters
00:00
understanding the gre structure
00:45
section timing and order
02:23
adapting to test changes
