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How to Get a Perfect GRE Score: 10 Expert Tips

Ellen McCammonFebruary 13, 2017July 25, 2017GRE Prepperfect score, preparing for the gre, study tips, what's a good score

A perfect GRE score can seem like a magic bullet that will make all your dreams come true. But is this really the case?

In this total guide to perfect GRE scores, we’ll discuss what a perfect score on the GRE is. Then we’ll delve into the potential benefits and drawbacks of pursuing a perfect score and the question of whether or not you need a perfect score. Finally, we’ll wrap up with some tips on achieving that GRE perfect score, should you decide to pursue one.

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What Is a Good GRE Verbal Score?

Hannah MunizJanuary 5, 2017February 5, 2024GRE Verbalgre scores, gre target score, what's a good score

Whether you’ve already taken the GRE or are getting ready to buckle down and study for it, you’ve probably wondered what your GRE Verbal score should be in order to stand apart from other applicants.

In this article, we’ll discuss what makes a GRE Verbal score good, as well as how to figure out what a good score is for you and your schools.

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What’s a Good GRE Quantitative Score? A Bad Score?

Hannah MunizJanuary 5, 2017September 10, 2017GRE Quantitativegre scores, percentiles, preparing for the gre, what's a good score

You already know the GRE Quantitative section is all about math. But how high of a score do you truly need to do well on it? And what’s a good GRE Quantitative score for the grad programs you’re applying to?

In this article, we’ll go over the basics of GRE scoring and what’s considered a good Quantitative score. We’ll then take an in-depth look at how you can set, as well as achieve, your ideal GRE Quantitative score.

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Average GRE Scores by School: Scores and Analysis

Hannah MunizJanuary 2, 2017July 25, 2017Grad School, GRE General Infoapplying to grad school, gre scores, percentiles, what's a good score

Congrats on making the choice to apply to grad school! But what types of GRE scores are your schools, and more importantly your programs, looking for? In reality, you won’t dig up much if you’re searching for average GRE scores by school. But if you search for average GRE scores by program, you’ll get a clear sense of the scores you should be aiming for.

In this article, I’ll explain why it’s important to search for average GRE scores by program instead of by school, as well as how you can find GRE scores for grad schools and use them to set a personalized goal score, ultimately giving you the best possible shot at getting admitted to your programs!

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Average GRE Scores by Major: What Scores Do You Need?

Hannah MunizJanuary 2, 2017September 10, 2017Grad School, GRE General Infoapplying to grad school, gre scores, gre target score, percentiles, what's a good score

You’ve probably heard of GRE percentiles, and perhaps you’re familiar with what the current average GRE scores are. But what about average GRE scores by major? Do engineering majors really score higher on Quant than arts and humanities majors? More importantly, what are the average GRE scores for the schools and majors you’re interested in?

Follow along as we analyze the average GRE scores by major. We’ll also show you how to figure out the average GRE scores for your programs and explain what these scores mean for you.

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