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Here’s What You Need to Know About the GRE Test

Here’s What You Need to Know About the GRE Test

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October 12, 2015•2 min read

The GRE, or graduate record examination, is a standardized test designed to measure a student’s verbal reasoning, analytical writing, and critical thinking skills. The test is required for admission to the majority of graduate programs. If you’re an international student who needs to take the GRE, you may need to improve your English skills by taking ESL classes at your local language school.

Here’s What You Need to Know About the GRE Test

How Important Is Your GRE Score?

While most graduate programs do require that students take the GRE as part of the university admissions process, each school may place a different level of emphasis on a student’s scores. Some schools may use the GRE as an admission formality, and the actual score a student receives may have no bearing admission. Other schools have very stringent GRE score requirements.

GRE Content

The GRE consists of five different test sections that are scored, and one test section that is required, but not scored. The first test section is analytical writing, during which students must compose two separate essays. There are then two verbal reasoning sections that evaluate students’ reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical reasoning skills. There are also two quantitative reasoning sections that evaluate students’ math knowledge. The final section, which is un-scored, is the experimental section. This section is purely used by the Educational Testing Service to try out GRE questions for future exams.

How to Prepare for the GRE

If you’re enrolled in a local English school, your bilingual teacher can offer you a number of GRE test preparation options. Your school may provide a GRE prep class or GRE tutoring to prepare you for taking the GRE. You can also take practice GRE tests online, or look into private GRE tutors.

If you’re looking for GRE tutoring near Boston, come see us at ASC English School. We offer educational services to international students who want to learn English in preparation for university admissions, and GRE and TOEFL prep. For more information about our language school and the ESL courses that we offer, call us today at (617) 860-3212.

Intensive ESL Classes BostonIntensive ESL Classes Boston ESL Beginner to Advanced CoursesEnglish Grammar and Vocabulary ClassesAcademic English Skills DevelopmentBusiness English Language TrainingESL Pronunciation and Speaking ClassesEnglish Language Proficiency ImprovementFull-Time and Part-Time ESL ProgramsESL Placement Testing and Evaluation
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Building upon a legacy of ten years of international ESL experience, ASC English has been supporting and providing educational services to international students in the Boston area since 1993. We have fostered a strong understanding of the needs of foreign individuals embarking on an education in the United States, and have developed a diverse range of services to help you through the challenges of succeeding in the American educational system. ASC English also runs a youth program for students grades 2-12. The A+ Program challenges young students while instilling valuable skills and confidence to take throughout life. We provide a fun, creative and supportive environment for students to discover a passion for learning. The US educational system is designed for the average student and limits many students‘ educational potential. We provide an intensive, advanced program that focuses on math and English to challenge students outside of their regular school curriculum. Our teachers are state certified and work in the best schools in the Boston area. We are dedicated to provide a challenging and stimulating academic environment aimed to supplement day-to-day classroom learning.

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ASC NEWS & EVENTS

Here’s What You Need to Know About the GRE Test

Here’s What You Need to Know About the GRE Test

ASC English Blogs
October 12, 2015•2 min read

The GRE, or graduate record examination, is a standardized test designed to measure a student’s verbal reasoning, analytical writing, and critical thinking skills. The test is required for admission to the majority of graduate programs. If you’re an international student who needs to take the GRE, you may need to improve your English skills by taking ESL classes at your local language school.

Here’s What You Need to Know About the GRE Test

How Important Is Your GRE Score?

While most graduate programs do require that students take the GRE as part of the university admissions process, each school may place a different level of emphasis on a student’s scores. Some schools may use the GRE as an admission formality, and the actual score a student receives may have no bearing admission. Other schools have very stringent GRE score requirements.

GRE Content

The GRE consists of five different test sections that are scored, and one test section that is required, but not scored. The first test section is analytical writing, during which students must compose two separate essays. There are then two verbal reasoning sections that evaluate students’ reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical reasoning skills. There are also two quantitative reasoning sections that evaluate students’ math knowledge. The final section, which is un-scored, is the experimental section. This section is purely used by the Educational Testing Service to try out GRE questions for future exams.

How to Prepare for the GRE

If you’re enrolled in a local English school, your bilingual teacher can offer you a number of GRE test preparation options. Your school may provide a GRE prep class or GRE tutoring to prepare you for taking the GRE. You can also take practice GRE tests online, or look into private GRE tutors.

If you’re looking for GRE tutoring near Boston, come see us at ASC English School. We offer educational services to international students who want to learn English in preparation for university admissions, and GRE and TOEFL prep. For more information about our language school and the ESL courses that we offer, call us today at (617) 860-3212.

Intensive ESL Classes BostonIntensive ESL Classes Boston ESL Beginner to Advanced CoursesEnglish Grammar and Vocabulary ClassesAcademic English Skills DevelopmentBusiness English Language TrainingESL Pronunciation and Speaking ClassesEnglish Language Proficiency ImprovementFull-Time and Part-Time ESL ProgramsESL Placement Testing and Evaluation
blog author image

ASC English

Building upon a legacy of ten years of international ESL experience, ASC English has been supporting and providing educational services to international students in the Boston area since 1993. We have fostered a strong understanding of the needs of foreign individuals embarking on an education in the United States, and have developed a diverse range of services to help you through the challenges of succeeding in the American educational system. ASC English also runs a youth program for students grades 2-12. The A+ Program challenges young students while instilling valuable skills and confidence to take throughout life. We provide a fun, creative and supportive environment for students to discover a passion for learning. The US educational system is designed for the average student and limits many students‘ educational potential. We provide an intensive, advanced program that focuses on math and English to challenge students outside of their regular school curriculum. Our teachers are state certified and work in the best schools in the Boston area. We are dedicated to provide a challenging and stimulating academic environment aimed to supplement day-to-day classroom learning.

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