GRE® Scores

The GRE® revised General Test was introduced in August 2011, making the most trusted assessment of graduate-level skills even better. When developing the GRE revised General Test, significant changes were made to the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning measures. As such, professional standards required us to change the score scales for those measures. Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning scores are reported on new 130 – 170 score scales, in one-point increments, and are designed to provide more simplicity in distinguishing performance differences between applicants. The Analytical Writing score is reported on a 0 – 6 score scale, in half-point increments. Scores from computer-based administrations of the GRE revised General Test are reported approximately 10 – 15 days after the test date. Scores from paper-based administrations of the GRE revised General Test are reported within six weeks after the test date. The GRE Program is committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to make the transition to the new score scales.

The GRE Subject Tests have not changed, and the score scales for these tests continue to be 200 – 990, in 10-point increments. Scores from GRE Subject Test administrations are reported within six weeks after the test date.

Using GRE Scores >

Provides guidance on using GRE scores, including how to translate historical GRE score guidelines to the new scales and compare applicants with scores on different scales.

Concordance and Other Score Interpretation Information >

Provides concordance information — which shows the relationship between GRE General Test scores on the prior and new score scales — and other interpretative data for GRE tests, including the GRE Guide to the Use of Scores, to assist graduate and business school programs in using scores for admissions purposes.

Guidelines for the Use of GRE Scores >

Provides information about the appropriate use of GRE test scores for those who use the scores in graduate admissions, fellowship selection processes, and for guidance and counseling for graduate study.

New Score Reports

Effective November 2011, GRE scores, concordance information and percentile ranks are reported on a redesigned score report. Test-taker information such as e-mail address and phone number are now provided to make it easier for you to contact applicants; the report also provides their intended graduate major. And for added security, every printed score report now features ETS® Security Guard — a special heat-sensitive ink that, when activated, verifies the report's authenticity.

GRE® revised General Test Scores
(for tests taken on or after August 1, 2011)

The new score scales for the GRE revised General Test are as follows:

Section	Score Scale
Verbal Reasoning	130 – 170, in 1-point increments
Quantitative Reasoning	130 – 170, in 1-point increments
Analytical Writing	0 – 6, in half-point increments

Any section in which the test taker answers no questions at all is reported as a No Score (NS).

GRE® General Test Scores
(for tests taken prior to August 1, 2011)

Effective November 2011, score reports include a test taker's Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning scores on the prior 200 – 800 scales as well as estimated Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning scores on the new 130 – 170 score scales. Analytical Writing scores continue to be reported on a 0 – 6 scale.

For scores reported before November 2011, use the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning Concordance Tables to translate scores on the prior 200 – 800 scores scales to the new 130 – 170 score scales. For Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning concordance information and other interpretive data, see Score Interpretation.

GRE Subject Test Scores

The GRE Subject Tests report one total score on a 200 – 990 score scale, in 10-point increments, although the score range for any particular Subject Test is usually smaller.

Subscores are reported for the Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology; Biology; and Psychology tests on a 20 – 99 score scale, in one-point increments, although the range for any particular Subject Test subscore is usually smaller.

Test Fairness and Score Use

At ETS we rely on a rigorous internal system of checks and balances to ensure fairness and validity of GRE tests and scores. Our Research and Development team conducts surveys, committee work, extensive data analysis and a variety of studies that focus on measurements, evaluations and comparisons. For more information see the following documents:

See also:

• Frequently Asked Questions about GRE revised General Test Scores