Accepted by more than 20,000 graduate, business, and law programs around the world.
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One assessment. Endless options.
The GMAT points you at business school and the LSAT points you at law. The GRE keeps every path open while you decide.
Graduate School
Master's and PhD programs in nearly every field
Business School
More than 1,300 MBA programs, including top ranked schools
Law School
More than 100 ABA accredited JD programs
Your scores stay valid for five years, so you can plan on your own timeline.
Register for the GREDon't blend in. Step forward.
When doing more is a choice, that choice says something. The GRE helps you show what sets you apart, so you can move toward what comes next.
Take the next step87%
of applicants who submit GRE scores to test optional programs get accepted*
83%
of GRE test takers who submit their scores are accepted into master's programs*
70%
of students who retake the GRE improve their scores*
*Based on ETS data
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The most flexible path to graduate, business, and law school.
One assessment covers graduate, business, and law programs. That is more than 20,000 programs worldwide, including 1,300+ MBA programs and 100+ law schools.
One assessment, every path open
Offered 365 days a year, at more than 1,000 test centers or at home. Pick the date that fits your plan, not the other way around.
Available all year
Retake the GRE every 21 days, up to five times a year. ScoreSelect lets you decide which scores schools see, and 70% of retakers improve.
70% of retakers improve their scores
At $249, the GRE costs less than many application fees, and your scores stay valid for five years.
One low cost assessment, three kinds of program
Real students. Real results.
See how the GRE opened doors for students across different programs.
“The GRE provided optimal flexibility. The wide acceptance among top intellectual property law programs gave me the chance to consider programs I may not have otherwise applied to.”
Wei WuProgram: Law SchoolTexas 
“I submitted my GRE score, because I wanted to show that I was ready to expand my chemical engineering transcript into PhD economics.”
NelsProgram: PhD EconomicsWashington State University 
“I received a merit scholarship for two-thirds of my education as a GRE applicant.”
ShaundreaProgram: Law SchoolGeorgetown University Law Center 
“I took the GRE, applied to law school and learned I was accepted before I would have been able to take the LSAT.”
IsaacProgram: JD
GRE vs. other graduate assessments
How the GRE compares on flexibility, cost, and availability.
| Feature | GRE General Test | GMAT | LSAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programs accepted | Graduate, business, and law (20,000+) | Business only | Law only |
| Availability | Every day, year-round | Every day | 4 months of the year |
| Duration | 1 hour 58 minutes | 2 hours 15 min plus writing | 2 hours 20 minutes |
| Cost | $249 | $275+ | $248+ |
| Retake policy | Every 21 days, up to 5 times a year | Every 16 days | 5 times in 12 months |
| Score control | ScoreSelect, send only your best | Students choose scores to send | All scores sent |
| Score validity | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
Common myths about the GRE
Let's set the record straight.
Myth: “Test-optional means GRE scores don't matter”
Reality
Submitting scores gives you an edge. 87% of applicants who send GRE scores to test-optional programs are accepted.
Myth: “Business and law schools prefer GMAT and LSAT”
Reality
Business and law schools take the GRE. More than 1,300 MBA programs and 100+ ABA approved law schools accept GRE scores.
Myth: “I can't improve my score if I retake”
Reality
Most retakers raise their scores. 70% of students who retake the GRE improve, and you can test up to five times a year, then send only your best scores.
Myth: “Admissions committees decide based on test scores alone”
Reality
Programs evaluate you as a whole person. Your GRE score sits alongside your GPA, recommendations, essays, and experience.
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Your questions, answered
How much does the GRE cost?
$249, and the fee includes score reports for up to four programs. Pricing can vary slightly in some countries.
Can I take the GRE at home?
Yes. You can test at home with a live human proctor or at one of more than 1,000 test centers, 365 days a year. Scores count the same either way. Check the equipment and room requirements before you book an at home session.
How should I prepare?
Start with the free POWERPREP practice tests from ETS. Official materials include practice tests, sample questions, and study guides, and the Official GRE Mentor course offers a complete prep program.
When should I take the GRE?
Scores stay valid for five years, so testing early keeps your options open. The GRE runs year round, so you can pick a date that fits your application timeline and your prep.
Can I retake the GRE?
Yes. You can test once every 21 days, up to five times in any 12 month period. 70% of retakers improve their scores, and ScoreSelect lets you send only your best.
Do business and law schools really accept GRE scores?
Yes. More than 1,300 business schools accept GRE scores for MBA programs, and more than 100 ABA approved law schools accept them for JD programs.
What does the GRE measure?
Verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing. These are skills you build over time, and they predict success in graduate school.
How do I choose which scores to send?
Use ScoreSelect to send the scores that show you at your best. Check each school's score policy and send the results that fit the program.
What should I bring on test day?
Bring a valid government issued photo ID that matches your registration, along with your confirmation. Arrive early for check in and security. Testing at home? Review the at home requirements first.
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