# GRE General Test — Sections, Scoring & Prep Facts

> The GRE General Test is ETS's graduate admissions exam. It reports Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning scores from 130–170 each, plus Analytical Writing from 0–6. This page summarizes official structure; UniPrep2Go products are independent prep (not ETS material).

## GRE General Test exam facts

- Exam name: GRE General Test
- Administered by: ETS (Educational Testing Service)
- Questions: 1 Analytical Writing task + 54 objective questions (27 Verbal + 27 Quantitative)
- Scored questions: All Verbal and Quantitative questions contribute to section scores; Writing scored separately
- Time: 1 hour 58 minutes total (Writing 30 min; Verbal 41 min across two sections; Quant 47 min across two sections)
- Scoring: Verbal 130–170; Quantitative 130–170; Analytical Writing 0–6 (half-point increments)
- Passing score: No pass/fail score — graduate programs set their own expectations for Verbal, Quant, and Writing
- Delivery: Computer-delivered at test centers or at home (where offered) — verify current options at ets.org/gre
- Content outline effective: Shorter GRE General Test format (from September 22, 2023)
- Verify current details at: https://www.ets.org/gre/test-takers/general-test/prepare/test-structure.html
Official sources:
- ETS — GRE General Test structure: https://www.ets.org/gre/test-takers/general-test/prepare/test-structure.html
- ETS — Getting your GRE scores: https://www.ets.org/gre/test-takers/general-test/scores/get-scores.html
- ETS — GRE General Test overview: https://www.ets.org/gre/test-takers/general-test.html

## GRE General Test knowledge domains and weights

| # | Knowledge domain | Weight |
| --- | --- | ---: |
| 1 | Verbal Reasoning | Section score 130–170 (27 questions across two adaptive sections: Text Completion, Sentence Equivalence, Reading Comprehension) |
| 2 | Quantitative Reasoning | Section score 130–170 (27 questions across two adaptive sections: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data analysis; on-screen calculator) |
| 3 | Analytical Writing | Separate 0–6 score — one Analyze an Issue essay (30 minutes); not part of UniPrep2Go MCQ readiness check |
## What changed in the current exam cycle

- From September 22, 2023 the GRE General Test shortened to about 1 hour 58 minutes.
- Analytical Writing dropped from two tasks to one Analyze an Issue task.
- Verbal and Quant each use 12 + 15 question sections (27 total per measure) with section-level adaptive difficulty.
- Verbal and Quant score scales remain 130–170; Writing remains 0–6.
## High-yield GRE General Test facts (commonly tested)

- Official reportable MCQ axes are Verbal and Quant (130–170 each) — treat them as separate scores, not one blended percentage.
- Section 2 difficulty depends on Section 1 performance within each measure.
- No guessing penalty — answer every question.
- Analytical Writing is scored separately and is not included in MCQ practice banks.
- ETS PowerPrep remains the closest official full-length adaptive practice.
## Common GRE General Test candidate questions (Q&A)

### How is the GRE General Test scored?

You receive Verbal and Quantitative scores from 130 to 170 each, plus an Analytical Writing score from 0 to 6. Programs usually review all three.

### How long is the GRE and how many questions are on it?

About 1 hour 58 minutes: one 30-minute Issue essay, 27 Verbal questions (41 minutes), and 27 Quantitative questions (47 minutes).

### Is the GRE adaptive?

Yes for Verbal and Quant — section-level adaptive. How you do on the first section of a measure affects the difficulty of the second section.

## Prep resources from UniPrep2Go (independent)

- GRE Anki Deck — 350+ Flashcards: 350+ cards, .apkg, $11 USD — https://uniprep2go.study/decks/gre-anki-deck
- Free practice test: 30 timed questions — https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/gre-readiness-check
- Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/facts/gre-anki-deck

## Product facts

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- Cards: 350+
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- Focus: GRE General Test (Verbal/Quant 130–170)
- Coverage: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning
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## Topic coverage

| Topic | Exam weight | Cards |
| --- | --- | ---: |
| Verbal Reasoning | Section score 130–170 (27 official questions) | 175 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | Section score 130–170 (27 official questions) | 175 |
## Sample cards

### A water tank can be filled by pipe A alone in 12 hours and by pipe B alone in 18 hours. If both pipes work together for 4 hours and then pipe A is closed, how many additional hours will it take pipe B alone to finish filling the tank?

Correct: (c) 10 hours. Combined rate 1/12 + 1/18 = 5/36; after 4 hours they fill 5/9, so B alone needs 10 more hours for the remaining 4/9.

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### Despite the composer's reputation for creating ______ works that challenged audiences, her latest symphony was surprisingly ______, featuring melodies that even casual listeners could easily appreciate and remember.

Correct: (d) abstruse ... accessible. 'Despite' sets up a contrast: her usual difficult work versus a surprisingly approachable new symphony.

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### In a coordinate plane, the vertices of a parallelogram are located at points A, B, C, and D. If three of the vertices are A(2, 3), B(7, 5), and C(9, 1), what are the coordinates of the fourth vertex D?

Correct: (a) (4, −1). Opposite sides are equal as vectors: using AB = DC (or AD = BC) yields D(4, −1).

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## Product FAQ

### When do I receive the .apkg file?

Immediately after checkout. Open your Gumroad receipt or library and download the Anki .apkg file, then import it in Anki desktop (File → Import).

### Is there a free GRE practice test?

Yes. Take the linked readiness check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/gre-readiness-check before you buy — topic scoring shows what to drill in the deck.

### Is there a free GRE practice test?

Yes. Take the free 30-question GRE General readiness check at uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/gre-readiness-check — scored on Verbal and Quant with full answer review. The paid Anki deck includes 350 cards from the same validated bank for daily drilling.

### How is this mock scored compared with the real GRE?

The official GRE General Test reports Verbal and Quantitative scores from 130–170 each (plus Analytical Writing 0–6). Our readiness check uses the two MCQ axes — both must meet the readiness target for a pass. Writing is not included.

### How many cards are in the GRE Anki deck?

The deck includes 350 flashcards — 175 Verbal and 175 Quantitative — built from the same validated item bank as the free readiness check.

## Disclaimer

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