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Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Questions
- Who should take the GRE?
- When is the GRE offered?
- What sections are on the exam?
- What are the score ranges for the exam?
- Is there a penalty for guessing?
- Are calculators permitted on the test?
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Questions
- Who should take the GMAT?
- When is the GMAT offered?
- What sections are on the exam?
- What are the score ranges for the exam?
- Is there a penalty for guessing?
- Are calculators permitted on the test?
Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Questions
- Who should take the LSAT?
- When is the LSAT offered?
- What sections are on the exam?
- What are the score ranges for the exam?
- Is there a penalty for guessing?
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Questions
- Who should take the MCAT?
- When is the MCAT offered?
- What sections are on the exam?
- What are the score ranges for the exam?
- Is there a penalty for guessing?
- Are calculators permitted on the test?
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Questions
Who should take the GRE?
The GRE General Test is for students applying to graduate programs in natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, business, humanities and arts, education, and other fields. It measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills.
Generally, GRE Subject Tests are only taken by students pursuing graduate study in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology.
When is the GRE offered?
The computer-based GRE General Test is offered year-round at Prometric test centers. The paper-based General Test and Subject Tests are offered three times a year in October, November, and February. Test centers and dates can be found here.
What sections are on the exam?
The GRE General Test is available in two formats: computer-based and paper-based. Both tests include two Verbal Reasoning sections and two Quantitative Reasoning sections. The test also includes one (computer-based) or two (paper-based) Analytical Writing sections, including one “Analyze an Issue” task and one “Analyze an Argument” task. Either an unidentified unscored section or an identified research section will also be included in the computer-based test. In the computer-based format, your performance in the first of the verbal and quantitative sections determines the difficulty of the second section.
GRE Subject Tests are available for the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Literature in English, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. They are only available in the paper-based format.
What are the score ranges for the exam?
The verbal and Quantitative sections are both scored on a scale of 130-170 in 1 point increments. The Writing section is scored on a scale of 0-6 in half-point increments.
Is there a penalty for guessing?
No.
Are calculators permitted on the test?
A calculator will be provided for you. You may not bring your own calculator.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Questions
Who should take the GMAT?
The GMAT is for students applying to graduate business school programs. It measures critical thinking skills, verbal reasoning skills, and the ability to evaluate information and draw conclusions.
When is the GMAT offered?
The GMAT is offered throughout the year at test centers worldwide. Test centers and dates can be found here.
What sections are on the exam?
The GMAT is divided up into 4 sections as follows:
- Analytical Writing: One Essay, 30 minutes
- Integrated Reasoning: 12 questions, 30 minutes
- Quantitative: 31 questions, 62 minutes
- Verbal: 36 questions, 65 minutes
You will select the order in which you complete the sections at the test center before your exam begins. The difficulty of the questions adapts to your performance as you work through the Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning sections. Questions cannot be skipped, so guessing may be necessary.
What are the score ranges for the exam?
The score ranges are as follows:
- Verbal : 0-60; most scores fall in the range 9-44
- Quantitative: 0-60; most scores fall in the range 7-50
- Total (Based on Verbal and Quantitative): 200-800; the average score is 550, and 57% of test takers fall in the range of 450-650
- Analytical Writing: 0-6 in half-point intervals; average of two independent ratings
- Integrated Reasoning: 1-8 in full-point intervals
Is there a penalty for guessing?
Yes. There is also a penalty for leaving questions blank.
Are calculators permitted on the test?
No.
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Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Questions
Who should take the LSAT?
The LSAT is for students applying to law school. It is designed to test reading ability and comprehension of complex texts, the ability to understand and evaluate arguments, and critical thinking skills involving the management and organization of information.
When is the LSAT offered?
As of 2018, The LSAT is offered five times a year in June, July, September, November, and February at various locations. Starting in 2019, the test will be offered six times per year. Test centers and dates can be found here.
What sections are on the exam?
Five 35-minute sections including one Reading Comprehension section, one Analytical Reasoning section, two Logical Reasoning sections, and one unscored section. In addition, one 35-minute unscored writing sample is administered at the end of the test and is sent to all law schools to which you apply.
What are the score ranges for the exam?
120-180 with the essay unscored.
Is there a penalty for guessing?
No
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Questions
Who should take the MCAT?
The MCAT is for students applying to medical school or a health-professions school. It is designed to test problem solving and critical thinking skills, as well as knowledge of natural, behavioral, and social science concepts prerequisite to the study of medicine.
When is the MCAT offered?
The MCAT is offered at various locations throughout the year. Test centers and dates can be found here.
What sections are on the exam?
The MCAT has four sections: Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems; Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems; Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior; and Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills. The first three sections are designed to test major concepts covered in introductory courses in the sciences. The Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills section tests your ability to comprehend and analyze what you read and requires no specific outside content knowledge. Total testing time, including breaks, is about 7.5 hours.
What are the score ranges for the exam?
On each section, the raw score (determined from the number of correct answers) is converted to a scaled score ranging from 118 to 132. The section scores are combined to create a total score ranging from 472 to 528. The midpoint is 500.
Is there a penalty for guessing?
No.
Are calculators permitted on the test?
No.