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Curious about the history of the GRE? Learn more about how the GRE came to be and what your GRE scores actually tell you.

GRE to IQ: Can You Convert One to the Other?

Author Hannah MunizPosted on Categories GRE General InfoTags , , 1 Comment on GRE to IQ: Can You Convert One to the Other?

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Is a GRE to IQ score conversion actually possible? Although the two tests differ greatly, many people continue to wonder whether there is a direct relationship between GRE scores and IQ.

For this article, we’ll start by covering the different functions of the GRE and IQ tests. Then, I’ll explain why it’s not possible to accurately convert your GRE scores to an IQ. Finally, we’ll examine the problem with attempting to correlate GRE scores with intelligence.

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What Is the GRE? Expert Guide to the Test

Author Christine SarikasPosted on Categories GRE General InfoTags , ,

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If you’re just starting to think about grad school, you probably have a lot of questions, so I’m here to answer one of the biggest ones: what is the GRE? Do you need to take the GRE? How important is it for grad school admissions? What does it test? How can you sign up for it?

This in-depth guide will answer all these questions and more. Read on for a complete overview of the GRE that will get you up to speed on everything you need to know about the test and the actions you need to take.

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What Does GRE Stand For? The Complete Answer

Author Ellen McCammonPosted on Categories GRE General InfoTags ,

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Everyone talks about “taking the GRE.” But do the letters mean anything? What does GRE stand for? In this article, we’ll provide the answer, along with a brief history of the exam’s name. Finally, we’ll lay out why the name of the test probably won’t change any time soon.

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