GRE Prep: Sections, Scoring & Practice
The GRE is a graduate-admissions test. Here's what it covers, how it's scored, and how to prepare — with realistic COSMIQ practice built around Verbal and Quant reasoning.
COSMIQ prepares you for the GRE and administers realistic full-length mock tests — it does not administer the official test.
Frequently asked
How is the GRE scored?
Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning are each scored 130–170 in one-point increments, and Analytical Writing is scored 0–6 in half-point steps.
What's a good GRE score?
It depends entirely on your programs. Many competitive programs look for Verbal and Quant scores above the 75th percentile, but requirements vary widely — check each program's guidance.
Estimate your score with the GRE score calculator.