# GRE General Readiness Check

> A 30-question GRE General readiness diagnostic scored on the two official MCQ axes — Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning — with pacing feedback and full answer review. Independent prep aligned to ETS section types.

## Product facts

- Slug: gre-readiness-check
- Linked deck: gre-anki-deck
- Status: live
- Access mode: free_demand_test
- Questions: 30
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Pass threshold: 70%
- Price: Free for first 20 mock starts
- Pricing note: Mocks and full reports are free for the first 20 mock starts while we validate demand. After that, access moves to paid Gumroad checkout.
- Exam body: ETS
- Landing page: https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/gre-readiness-check
- Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/mock-exams/gre-readiness-check

## Report features

- Pass/no-pass readiness verdict
- Weighted topic diagnosis
- Pacing analysis
- Full answer review with explanations
- Linked Anki deck repair plan for no-pass or borderline results

## Question source

Original UniPrep2Go questions authored for the GRE General readiness check (175 Verbal + 175 Quant in the Anki bank; 30-question timed session).

## Structure

- Verbal Reasoning: 15 questions, target 70%
- Quantitative Reasoning: 15 questions, target 70%

## Official source note

Modeled on the ETS GRE General Test: Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning each report 130–170 (27 questions per measure across two section-level adaptive sections). Analytical Writing (0–6) is a separate essay measure and is not part of this MCQ readiness check. Sample session is 15+15. Not an ETS practice test and not adaptive.

## 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.


## FAQ

### Is there a free GRE practice test?

Yes — UniPrep2Go hosts a free online GRE practice test with 30 timed questions, 45 minutes, a 70% pass target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. Free for first 20 mock starts.

### How many questions are on this GRE Readiness?

This mock exam has 30 multiple-choice questions timed against a 45-minute target. Modeled on the ETS GRE General Test: Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning each report 130–170 (27 questions per measure across two section-level adaptive sections). Analytical Writing (0–6) is a separate essay measure and is not part of this MCQ readiness check. Sample session is 15+15. Not an ETS practice test and not adaptive.

### What score do you need to pass this GRE Readiness?

The pass target on this mock is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before retaking the real exam.

### Who should take this GRE Readiness?

Graduate and business school applicants who want a baseline timed diagnostic before official ETS PowerPrep or tutoring.

### Where can I take a GRE practice test online?

UniPrep2Go hosts the Free GRE General Readiness Check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/gre-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.

### Is this official exam material?

No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official ETS GRE exam material and does not predict your official GRE scores.

### What does the report show after the mock?

Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, weighted topic diagnosis, pacing analysis, full question review with deck-backed explanations, and a repair plan linked to the Anki deck. If the verdict is no-pass or borderline, drill the linked deck before retaking.

### Where do the questions come from?

Questions are converted from the linked UniPrep2Go Anki deck CSV source, reshuffled into multiple-choice format with distractors drawn from sibling deck cards.

## Disclaimer

This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official ETS GRE exam material and does not predict your official GRE scores.