GRE resources

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Free practice test

Start with a full-length GRE practice test.

Score calculator

Explore the GRE score scale.

Formula sheet

Quant formulas by topic and a printable PDF.

Exam information

The exam1 guides

GRE format

The five-section structure, timing, section-level adaptivity, question types per measure, and the test features that let you skip and revisit questions.

Fees, dates and registration1 guides

GRE fees

Test fee, reschedule, change of test center, scoring services, and the fee reduction program from the official ETS fee tables effective August 1, 2026.

Scores, study and planning2 guides

GRE scores and percentiles

The official percentile tables for Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning, how the section-level adaptive scoring works, the Analytical Writing scale, and the ScoreSelect option.

GRE formula sheet

Quant formulas and question format rules by topic, with a printable PDF.

Study and practice by topic

Choose a section, read a strategy guide, then work through questions on the same topic

Quantitative Reasoning5 topics

Verbal Reasoning3 topics

Exam questions

How long is the GRE?

The GRE General Test takes just under two hours: two Quantitative Reasoning sections, two Verbal Reasoning sections, and one Analytical Writing task.

What is a good GRE score?

Scores run 260 to 340. A combined 320 or higher is competitive at most graduate programs, and top quant programs expect a Quant score in the high 160s.

How does GRE scoring work?

Verbal and Quantitative each score 130 to 170, for a 260 to 340 total. Analytical Writing scores 0 to 6 in half-point steps.

How many times can you take the GRE?

Once every 21 days, up to five times in any rolling 12-month period.

Is there a calculator on the GRE?

Yes. The GRE provides an on-screen calculator for the Quantitative Reasoning sections.

How long should I study for the GRE?

Plan on two to three months. Take a full-length practice test first so your study time goes to the sections that need it.

Does PrepSavvy support Analytical Writing?

No, we do not currently support modules for Analytical Writing. It is on our roadmap, but we find the majority of the attention students should place on the GRE belongs on the adaptive engine and question bank we specialize in.

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