GRE Preparation Course
22 Hours (including materials)
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is designed to provide graduate schools with common measure for comparing the qualifications of applicants. Schools also use GRE scores to determine eligibility for merit-based grants and fellowships, as well as teaching and research assistantships.
Who should take the GRE?
Each year, more than 600,000 prospective graduate school applicants from approximately 230 countries take the GRE General Test. Applicants come from varying educational backgrounds and countries, and the GRE General Test provides the only common measure for comparing their qualifications.How the GRE works?
The test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills that are not related to any specific field of study. Each of the three sections on the GRE is scored separately. You will receive a "scaled score" within a range of 200-800 for the verbal and quantitative sections. You will receive a score on a scale of 0 to 6 for the writing section.| Section | Length | Question Types | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal | Reading, analytical reasoning, and vocabulary | 30 Minutes | 30 Multiple-Choice |
| Quantitative | Basic math, mathematical concepts, quantitative reasoning | 45 Minutes | 28 questions |
| Analytical Writing | Grammar, writing ability, data interpretation, and analytical reasoning | 75 Minutes | One 45-minute essay One 30-minute essay |
Important Figures
GRE is the only graduate admissions test accepted by more than 3,200 graduate and business schools worldwide.
GRE is the only graduate admissions test accepted by more than 3,200 graduate and business schools worldwide.
Why Kaplan?
- Experienced Teachers with Excellent Qualifications guide you through the program and provide help and personal attention when you need it.
- Flexible swap-class arrangement up to 3 times and availability of video catch-up programs cater to the packed schedules of parents and students
- Comprehensive Training Program is designed to maximize your time and attention on the highest-yield content on the exam, as well as to help you build the skills necessary to apply that content in problem-solving situations.
- Online tools include personalized student homepage, online make-up classes, Quiz Bank with customized assignments and more than 1700 questions, Smart Reports with performance analysis and personalized recommendations and a lot more…
- Computer-analyzed Diagnostic Tests helps students familiarize with the test and identify strengths and weaknesses
- Home-Study Materials range from comprehensive course book, convenient GRE Pocket Reference, to strategy sheets for quick reference and interactive verbal flashcards.
- Online Resources include personalized homepage with performance tracking, computer-adaptive practice tests, and additional full-length tests.
How to Register for the GRE?
For more information regarding the GRE, or to register for the test, please visit www.gre.org. The test fee varies by country and in Hong Kong it is US$180, which can be paid with a credit card or a PayPal account.