Scores
GRE® test scores are valid for five years after the testing year in which you tested (July 1 – June 30). Currently, scores earned from July 1, 2006, to the present are available.
Scores Reported
GRE® revised General Test (tests taken on or after August 1, 2011)
| Measure | Scores Reported |
|---|---|
| Verbal Reasoning | 130 – 170, in 1 point increments |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 130 – 170, in 1 point increments |
| Analytical Writing | 0 – 6, in half point increments |
If no questions are answered for a specific measure (e.g., Verbal Reasoning), then you will receive a No Score (NS) for that measure.
GRE® General Test (tests taken prior to August 1, 2011)
| Measure | Scores Reported* |
|---|---|
| Verbal Reasoning | 200 – 800, in 10-point increments |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 200 – 800, in 10-point increments |
| Analytical Writing | 0 – 6, in half-point increments |
If no questions are answered for a specific measure (e.g., Verbal Reasoning), then you will receive a No Score (NS) for that measure.
*Effective November 2011, score reports include 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.
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How the Test Is Scored >
Find out how the GRE revised General Test is scored.
Understanding Your Scores >
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