How do I interpret my GRE scores?

Your percentile rank indicates how your GRE scores compare to those of other test takers. The 50th percentile represents the average, or mean, GRE score. The mean for the quantitative section is 151.91 (or 152); for verbal, it’s 150.75 (151); and for analytical writing, it’s 3.61. Those are, of course, average scores.

How do you do well on the GRE essay?

7 Tips for a Perfect GRE Issue EssayWrite at least three practice essays. Practice makes perfect! Don’t waffle. Choose very specific real-world examples. BUT, make sure your examples are relevant to the topic. Avoid first-person and self-reference. Make strong, declarative statements. Refute the opposing view in your conclusion.

Do you see your GRE score immediately?

Immediately after you finish the test, you’ll see your unofficial Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning scores on the computer screen. Each of these scores will be a number between 130 and 170.