1. GRE Exam Overview
Exam basics

2. Exam Structure 2 sections analytical writing (30 mins each)
Score range 0-6
2 sections verbal reasoning (30 mins each)
Computer adaptive format for 2nd section
Score range
2 sections quantitative reasoning (30 mins each)

3. Analytical Writing
One Issue essay (construct your own argument in response to a prompt)
One Argument essay (critique argument presented in prompt)
Scoring 0-6 based on:
Content, Organization, Language, Grammar
Holistic grading

4. Verbal Reasoning Question Types
Text Completion
Approximately 6 per section
Try to spend minutes each blank
Sentence Equivalent
Approximately 4 per section
Try to spend 1 minute per question
Reading Comprehension
Approximately 10 per section
1-3 minutes to read passage, 1 minute per question

5. GRE Word Processor Cannot do:
Pre-test computer-great time to familiarize yourself with features.
Can do:
Delete, cut, paste, undo most recent
Navigate as usual
Cannot do:
Copy, drag/drop, multiple undo, tab/indent, spell check/grammar check, text formatting (font, bold, underline, etc)

6. Computer Adaptive Test
Software will tailor section difficulty based on performance on previous test sections.
Preview/review capabilities within a section
Mark and review feature
Skip/change/edit answers within a section