Getting Your GRE Scores

One of the most common questions students tend to have about the GRE is, “When will I receive my test scores?” Students also generally want to know how to get GRE scores sent to the schools they are applying to, and other students want to find out about the sections and the scoring system on the GRE. Let’s look at the answers to these questions, along with others related to this important exam.

Test Sections and Scoring on the GRE

Before we dive into getting your GRE scores, let’s briefly talk about how the GRE  is scored. There are three sections on the GRE: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Questions in the Verbal Reasoning section measure a student’s skills in understanding and evaluating written material. The Quantitative Reasoning section contains geometry, algebra, arithmetic, and other basic math problems. The Analytical Writing section requires students to write an issue essay as well as an argument essay. These essays reveal a student’s critical thinking skills and ability to write in a clear, organized way.

Students can score from 130 to 170 points on the Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning sections. Scores for both of these sections are in one-point increments. On the Analytical Writing section, students can earn from zero to six points. This section is scored in half-point increments.

Getting GRE Scores

Before leaving the testing location, students who take the computer-delivered GRE have the opportunity to see their unofficial scores for the Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning sections. However, Analytical Writing scores are not available on test day – you can find out your official scores via the account you opened to register for the GRE 10 to 15 days after test day. Alternatively, if you take the paper-delivered version of the GRE you must wait six weeks before having access to your official test scores.

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Sending GRE Scores to Schools

Students headed to graduate school know the importance of getting GRE scores to the schools they want to apply to. A student who takes the computer-delivered version of the GRE will have their scores sent out to schools approximately 10 to 15 days after the testing date. Students who take the traditional paper version of the GRE will have their test scores sent to schools about six weeks after taking the test. All students receive a notification when their test scores have been sent out to the schools on their list.

How to Get GRE Scores Sent to Additional Schools

Students who register to take the exam can get GRE scores sent to as many as four schools – this is included in the test fee. But what if you want to send scores to more than four schools? You can go online to order additional score reports or arrange for them via fax or mail. There is a fee for each additional score report.

Information Displayed on a Score Report

There are several pieces of information on a student’s score report. Your name and other basic contact information are on the report, as well as when you took the GRE. Your GRE score and percentile rank are also on your score report. Score reports sent to schools feature your contact information, test date, intended focus of study, GRE scores, and percentile rank.

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