About the GRE
The GRE Test
Most colleges and universities use the GRE as an indicator of graduate-level academic success and, while most schools don?t have ?cut-off? scores, the GRE can be the deciding factor between otherwise equally qualified applicants.
While there are many self-study tools available, taking a prep course encourages students to feel a part of a learning community. Peer-learning experiences can help you stay focused as you learn strategies and face challenges as a team, fostering and guiding each other?s progress. Also, EC Boston students experience simulated real tests and a real test-taking environment. While it?s smart to have confidence in your abilities, taking standardized tests is something than can be improved upon with practice and the more realistic setting the better.
GRE Test Score Range:
Verbal & Quantitative: 200-800
Analytical essay: 0-6
Nationwide Average GRE Score:
Verbal = 469
Quantitative = 591
Analytical essay = 4.28
Score improvement range of students in EC Boston GRE classes: 150-300 points

