GRE Coaching at Abacus Overseas Education Advisors
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test required for admission to most master’s programs in the USA (excluding MBA and management programs) and accepted by various universities in Canada. At Abacus, our expert coaching prepares you to achieve your best possible GRE score.
GRE Test Overview
The GRE General Test evaluates students’ verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing abilities. Designed to measure intellectual flexibility, the GRE allows students to answer questions in any order within a section, skip questions, and revisit them before moving to the next section.
GRE Test Structure
| Section | Tasks | Questions per Section | Time per Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical Writing | Analysis of an Issue & Argument | 2 tasks | 30 mins per task |
| Verbal Reasoning | Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary | 20 questions (2 sections) | 30 mins per section |
| Quantitative Reasoning | Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry | 20 questions (2 sections) | 35 mins per section |
| Experimental/Research | Varies (not scored) | Varies | Varies |
GRE Scoring Methodology
- ● Verbal Reasoning: Scores range from 130 to 170 (in 1-point increments).
- ● Quantitative Reasoning: Scores range from 130 to 170 (in 1-point increments).
- ● Analytical Writing: Scores range from 0 to 6 (in half-point increments).
General GRE Test Information
- ● Official GRE Website: www.gre.org
- ● Test Type: Computer-Based
- ● Test Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes
- ● Test Fee:
○ General Test: USD 205
○ Subject Test: USD 150
○ Additional Score Reports: USD 27 each - ● Validity of Test Scores: 5 years
- ● Recommended Score Range: 300 to 310
GRE Registration Methods
STEP 1: Obtain GRE Forms & Bulletins
- ● Visit Sylvan Testing Offices or download forms from www.gre.org.
STEP 2: Register
- ● Mail: Send completed forms and payment by DD (U.S. Dollars) to:
Sylvan Testing Services Pvt. Ltd.
Senior Plaza, 160-A, Gautam Nagar, Yusuf Sarai,
Behind Indian Oil Building, New Delhi-110049, India
Phone: (011) 2651-1649 | Fax: (011) 2652-9741 - ● Fax: Fax the completed form with international credit card details at least 7 days before the test.
● Phone: Call (011) 2651-1649 with international credit card details at least 3 business days before the desired test date.
Important Points - ● Register at least 1.5 months in advance; 3 months for January and March test dates.
- ● Passport is mandatory on test day, along with an additional form of ID.
Why Choose Abacus for GRE Coaching?
- ● Expert faculty with proven teaching methodologies.
- ● Comprehensive test preparation covering all GRE sections.
- ● Regular practice tests and personalized feedback.
- ● Strategic guidance to maximize scores and admissions chances.
- ● Supportive environment and detailed study material.
Abacus is committed to helping you excel in the GRE, paving the way for admissions into prestigious international universities.