Is it compulsory to appear for GRE to pursue graduation in US/ UK? What aspects are covered?
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Graduate Record Examination- GRE, which is mandatory for getting admission to Graduate programmes in United States, UK and Canada.
Two section for GRE :- Generalized and Specialized tests. Generalized GRE will be in a new format from August 2011 onwards. Specialized GRE is otherwise called Subject GRE which is required for certain specific subjects like Biochemistry, Cell and molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English literature, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.
Generalized GRE comprises of three tests like Analytical Writing that measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically the test taker's ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively. Verbal reasoning measures reading comprehension skills, verbal and analogical reasoning skills, focusing on the test taker's ability to analyze and evaluate written material. Quantitative reasoning measures problem solving ability, focusing on basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis.
