2024 GRE Changes: What You Need To Know
What Is Changing?
In late 2023, the GRE adopted a shortened format. While question types and content coverage areas remain the same, students will want to adapt their study and test day strategies to accommodate the new format.
- The new GRE has an updated format, with shorter sections.
- They removed the “Analyze An Argument” analytical writing activity entirely. Students only need to prepare for the “Analyze An Issue” essay.
- The update test no longer includes a 10-minute break; students will sit for the entire 1 hour and 58 minute test at once.
- This new GRE is designed to be more user-friendly. Not only does the experience clock in at just under 2 hours, but official scores are now sent to institutions in 8-10 days (down from 10-15)
Where to find practice content
Varsity Tutors Learning Lab
Adaptive diagnostic exams and practice sets, with questions that mimic official content and formatting. Note that when students take diagnostic exams, they receive a custom report of strengths, weaknesses, and study priority that can be useful in lesson planning.
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Official GRE Materials
Free Practice ETS, the maker of the GRE, offers two free PowerPrep practice tests and a small assortment of official practice questions available for free: https://www.ets.org/gre/test-takers/general-test/prepare/powerprep.htm
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