GRE

Verbal Reasoning Measure

The GRE Verbal Reasoning measure assesses the ability to:

• Analyze and draw conclusions from discourse; reason from incomplete data; identify the author's assumptions and/or perspective; understand multiple levels of meaning such as literal, figurative, and author's intent.
• Select important points; distinguish major from minor or relevant points; summarize text; understand the structure of a text.
• Understand the meanings of words, sentences, and entire texts; understand relationships among words and among concepts.

Quantitative Reasoning Measure

The GRE Quantitative Reasoning measure assesses the ability to:

• Understand quantitative information.
• Interpret and analyze quantitative information.
• Solve problems using mathematical models.
• Apply basic mathematical skills and elementary mathematical concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis.

The Quantitative Reasoning section includes an on-screen calculator.

Analytical Writing Measure

The GRE Analytical Writing measure assesses critical thinking and analytical writing skills, including the ability to:

• Articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Support ideas with relevant reasons and examples.
• Sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion.
• Control the elements of standard written English.

In addition to the skills measured above, the GRE Analytical Writing measure also provides authentic samples of an applicant's writing.