What to expect with the new GRE

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[@adityadeshmukh2897]

Thank God and ETS for making this great change in the GRE!!!!

[@MagooshGRE]

😁

[@chalapatihemashree5942]

it will be very helpful if we can get a plan on how to prepare for the new gre test

[@MagooshGRE]

Magoosh is working on updating our product for this, and we hope to have it out soon! In the meantime, be sure to write in to us if you have specific questions, and note what ETS has said: "We are eliminating the “Analyze an Argument” essay task from the Analytical Writing section, but all other GRE General Test question types will remain the same. Therefore, all existing prep materials are still valid and you can use them to help prepare for test day."

[@RonEdlemon]

I’m part of the GRE this helps so much. Thank you.

[@MagooshGRE]

So glad it was helpful! 😃

[@keeyalion9147]

Thank You For The Valuable Information 😊❤️🥰

[@johnguillen68]

I reopened my Magoosh account so that I can finally take the GRE exam. I hope to take the exam before the end of this year. Will Magoosh modify the material according to the new ETS standards? I have nothing else to offer to any PA school but maybe a high GRE score. My GPA is horrible so I would be tossed to the side. I have over 17 years of medical experience as an EMT and am determined but PA school won't look at that if I'm in the process of elimination with a low GPA. I'm hoping a high GRE would get their attention. I hope.

[@MagooshGRE]

Hi Johnny! Yes, we're working on our changes for the new GRE, and some have already been made! Students can use Magoosh to study for the new GRE now, with more updates on the way! 🎉 Now, you shouldn't let your GPA get you down. Many schools would definitely take your 17 years of experience into account--and some programs even require prior healthcare experience, which you certainly have! GRE scores can also help, as you mentioned, and some programs have lower or no GPA minimums. 😀 For more tips and advice on grad school admissions, be sure to check out Magoosh Admissions here: admissions.magoosh.com/

[@dalisneyvelazquez-ns9ow]

Thank you so much ! I have to do the test no matter what it takes .

[@MagooshGRE]

You got this!

[@parthsharma8954]

Given that almost all B-schools accept GRE these days, would it be better to take the GRE with a target score (Q169-170 and V162-165) or take the GMAT focus with a score equivalent to 730-750 on the old GMAT?

[@narmeenomer5313]

Damn, I hate it when they make exams shorter! I took my Toefl test last September and although it was fast I did a horrible job on the writing section because questions were less than 30. I was already scared of the exam now I am horrified.

[@whatshappening7724]

is GRE worth giving in 2024 since many universities have made it as an optional requirement ?

[@MagooshGRE]

It depends on your profile and the program you're applying to! But GRE scores can definitely help show your skills in verbal and math.

[@ashik6419]

how many days will we get the GRE result?

[@febinroshin6968]

Which version would you suggest for a student to attend, will the new gre affect our application process? Will there be discrimination against the students who takes the 2 hour new gre over the 4 hour old version?

[@MagooshGRE]

We suggest you take the version that best aligns with your application deadlines and that you feel most comfortable with! Since there will only be the new test going forward after Sept. 22, that is the new GRE and schools will continue to view it the same way they view the current GRE. They will not consider differences between the two tests. 😀

[@asmitapawar0]

How are 27 questions divided into 2 sections? Or Is there only 1 section containing 27 questions ?

[@MagooshGRE]

According to ETS, here's how the sections will breakdown: Quant 1: 12 questions/21 minutes Quant 2: 15 questions/26 minutes Verbal 1: 12 questions/18 minutes Verbal 2: 15 questions/23 minutes 1 Essay: 30 minutes

[@sakinamammadova7605]

how many questions should we get correct to have the second section easy/medium/hard? @@MagooshGRE

[@MarksK1986]

Is it 27 multiple choice questions?

[@lifeofdaceo3721]

Hello please i would like to get some clarity as regards the essay part. If we aren't writing Analytical essay any more thats it going to be thanks

[@doomsdayspecial]

we are only going to analyse an issue part in the essay...earlier it had 2 parts analyze an issue and analyze and argument ...each for 30 mins that made it one hour now its only gonna be analyzing an issue for just 30 mins

[@kritikhera]

Does the platform gives two types of GRE exam to select from - Current GRE or shorter GRE?

[@MagooshGRE]

No, the platform is currently being updated with New GRE changes, and when the test switches to the New GRE on Sept. 22nd, there will be no need for the current GRE prep, since only one version of the test will be offered going forward.

[@JJ-nd9ty]

Hi, some schools i am applying to in the 2023-2024 application cycle, have said they wont be accepting the new GRE version. Will the old version continue to be available after 22 september 2023.

[@MagooshGRE]

Hi there! The GRE will completely change to the new version on Sept. 22. The old version will no longer be given after that date. The majority of schools that we've heard aren't accepting the new GRE are only not accepting it for the first round of admissions, since it's coming out so late this year. After that, they should accept the new test. Does that make sense?

[@rohitdhande1191]

Given that the ETS is reducing the total time, will the difficulty of the questions increase?

[@MagooshGRE]

The difficulty will not increase and the test will still be adaptive. However, each question will now count more toward the final score, since the scoring isn't changing but there will be fewer questions. Check out more details here: www.ets.org/pdfs/gre/general-test-enhancement-faqs-for-test-takers.pdf

[@Brexit12345]

If I want to apply for grad school in the next cycle. If I take the new format and score lower than my previous GRE score, can I send my score from the test of the old format to universities right?

[@MagooshGRE]

Here's what ETS says: "On test day, after viewing your scores at the test center, you can choose not to send your scores at this time OR you can select either option below for each of your four FREE score reports: Most Recent - Send your scores from your current test administration. All - Send your scores from all GRE General Test administrations in the last 5 years. After test day, you can send score reports for a fee and select from these options for each report you'd like to send: Most Recent - Send your scores from your most recent test administration. All - Send your scores from all test administrations in the last 5 years. Any - Send your scores from one OR as many test administrations as you like from the last 5 years." Hope this is helpful! 😃

[@shitposting59]

Will the test score also change with this new format or will it still be out of 340 with basic score of 260

[@MagooshGRE]

The scores will not change! You can read more details here: www.ets.org/pdfs/gre/general-test-enhancement-faqs-for-test-takers.pdf

[@AishM-f2q]

I am really bad at math and i forget most of the vocabulary and i am scared. Should i attempt the 2hrs gre or 4hr one i am confused

[@MagooshGRE]

You should first consider your application deadlines. If your applications can still be submitted after you take the new GRE on Sept. 22 or later, then that might be the best option for you. However, if your applications are due sooner, you may need to take the current version of the test before it changes on Sept. 22. Hope that helps a bit! 🙂

[@jenngunawan]

if the new one's also adaptive, then would that mean that we could get a harder quant/verbal depending on whether we take verbal/quant first? Also, we're just doing issue right? how will scores be determined? I've studied for it for my master's (and am in Duke MS 1-yr program now) but need to score 100% for PhD, so I have the flexibility of deadlines. I'm wondering if you know which is better for me. I tend to get tripped on the easier Quant and harder verbal.

[@MagooshGRE]

The new test is still section level adaptive. So, your first Quant and first Verbal sections will determine the second Quant and second Verbal sections you get. The test will still contain the Analyze an Issue task. Otherwise, the rest of the content and topics are mostly the same, the test will just be shorter overall. Note that since the new test is shorter and the scores aren't changing, that means that each question will count more towards the final score. Best of luck to you! 💜

[@jenngunawan]

@@MagooshGRE oh gotcha, so there are still 4 sections just shorter?

[@MagooshGRE]

Hi Jenn, yes, that's right! You can view FAQ on this here: www.ets.org/pdfs/gre/general-test-enhancement-faqs-for-test-takers.pdf

[@asmitapawar0]

How are 27 questions divided into 2 sections ?

[@ai-ur5uv]

In the new version does verbal performance effect the quant scoring? I am only taking the exam to score in math/quant section so I do not want to solve the verbal section does this effect my score in quant? And can you clarify the scoring of the exam?

[@MagooshGRE]

Your verbal score won't affect your quant score, but it's still part of your total score (verbal + quant). For that reason, it might be worth to still try your best in verbal. You will not be able to skip any sections on the exam. Hope that helps!

[@josephisrael3563]

Is using magoosh as a source for preparation very effective?

[@MagooshGRE]

Yes! We might be a bit biased, but on the other hand we know we've been effective for thousands of students! 😎💜

[@chhavidhiman7699]

Make a video on how score will be calculated

[@MagooshGRE]

Thanks for this feedback! 😃

[@Obitobarahona]

Say please

[@khedubaba]

If I rescheduled my august 2023 scheduled test to October 2023 will then my test be in new GRE format or old GRE format?

[@MagooshGRE]

It will be in the new GRE format, since the new test version will be released on Sept. 22, 2023, and after that date, the old version will no longer be given. Good luck! 😃

[@Yainyain-c5x]

What about GRE physics ??

[@MagooshGRE]

We don't cover the GRE Subject tests, sorry about that! You can read about them on the Official ETS site here: www.ets.org/gre/score-users/about/subject-tests.html#accordion-b2c7932074-item-6d8fe1bbcf

[@dharani1274]

Will the home base exam continue for new GRE formal as well or no

[@MagooshGRE]

No, after Sept. 22, 2023 all GRE exams will be in the new format, and that will be the only GRE exam given.

[@MyNamesUnavailable]

Hi, I'm trying to sign up for a test date for the new version right now, but I'm not sure if choosing a test date after September 22 means that I will be taking the new version. Could you please inform me whether I need to wait and sign up after September 22, or if I can sign up now?

[@MagooshGRE]

Hi! You can sign up for any date that is available at the moment. If you choose a date on or after Sept. 22, you will be taking the new, shorter GRE test. If you have a test before that date, you will take the current (longer) version of the GRE. Hope this helps! 😀

[@MyNamesUnavailable]

thanks @@MagooshGRE

[@muinuddinahmed8164]

The views related to GRE and GMAT content do not even cross 10k. So, this means these exams are going to be obsolete in future. I'd say make exam even 1 hour to get your gre and gmat revenue because kids now a days can not handle anything over 1 hour. These exams won't survive regardless but they make GRE/GMAT exams as short as possible since they are both on live support.

[@MagooshGRE]

Only time will tell if universities and programs will continue to require these exams or not--as long as they do, we're here to help all students! 🧠 😎

[@jyzstar]

thank you!

[@MagooshGRE]

You're welcome!

[@raksaleader6264]

How to prepare for those exams ?

[@MagooshGRE]

Almost the same way you'd want to prepare for the current GRE! Check out our plans here if you haven't already: gre.magoosh.com/plans

[@rahulnuvvula2481]

according to u which GRE test is better , before it changes or after?

[@MagooshGRE]

The new test will be mainly the same in content and topics. For the new GRE, the main difference is that on test day you won't have to do the “Analyze an Argument” task in the Analytical Writing section and there will be fewer questions. However, since the new test is shorter and the scores aren't changing, that means that each question will count more towards the final score. So, it all depends on what sounds better to you--a shorter test and less writing though each question has more weight, or the test as it currently stands. Hope this helps a bit! 😃