The GRE General Test takes about 1 hour and 58 minutes.

How is the GRE scored?

Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning are each scored from 130 to 170. Analytical Writing is scored from 0 to 6.

Can I take the GRE at home?

Yes. ETS offers the GRE General Test at test centers and at home.

How does Papyrus help with GRE prep?

Keep vocabulary on spaced-repetition flashcards, practise Verbal and Quant in timed focus blocks, and ask Papyrus AI to explain any question you miss.

Is Papyrus free for GRE students?

Yes. The Free plan includes goals, the focus timer and streaks. Flashcards from your own PDFs and the AI tutor are part of Pro, at $3.99 a month.

GRE prep, one word and one problem at a time.

GRE vocabulary is a memory game, so let spaced repetition play it for you. Practise Verbal and Quant in section-length blocks and ask Papyrus AI about every miss.

GRE at a glance

Run by: ETS
Length: About 1 hour 58 minutes
Sections: Analytical Writing, Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning
Verbal and Quant: 130 to 170 each
Analytical Writing: 0 to 6
Where: At a test center or at home

GRE General Test
Section	Questions	Time
Analytical Writing	1 "Analyze an Issue" task	30 min
Verbal Reasoning	12 + 15, in two sections	18 + 23 min
Quantitative Reasoning	12 + 15, in two sections	21 + 26 min

Your GRE syllabus map

Use this topic overview to plan revision. Check the official syllabus for complete coverage and current requirements.

Verbal

Text completion
Sentence equivalence
Reading comprehension
High-frequency vocabulary

Quant

Arithmetic
Algebra
Geometry
Data analysis

Writing

Analyze an Issue essay

Your GRE study plan

Learn vocabulary in context

Write a sentence that uses each new word and compare it with a related word. Review the distinction through short recall questions.

Use official practice to check Quant and Verbal

Try ETS practice to learn the question formats. For every error, explain the missing step or the passage evidence before you attempt another question.

Official GRE resources

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GRE sample questions

Original practice questions, not official exam papers.

Vocabulary

Which word is closest in meaning to "laconic"?

Using few words
Lazy
Cheerful
Talkative

Check answer

Right. Laconic means using very few words.

Algebra

If 3x = 12, what is x²?

Check answer

Right. x = 4, so x² = 16.

Data analysis

What is the median of 3, 7, 9, 12 and 20?

7
9
10.2
12

Check answer

Right. The middle of five ordered values is the third one: 9.

How Papyrus helps with GRE

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An AI tutor for doubts

Select any line in your notes and ask Papyrus AI to explain it. Answers show the page they came from.

A plan for today

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GRE questions students ask

How long is the GRE?: The GRE General Test takes about 1 hour and 58 minutes.
How is the GRE scored?: Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning are each scored from 130 to 170. Analytical Writing is scored from 0 to 6.
Can I take the GRE at home?: Yes. ETS offers the GRE General Test at test centers and at home.
How does Papyrus help with GRE prep?: Keep vocabulary on spaced-repetition flashcards, practise Verbal and Quant in timed focus blocks, and ask Papyrus AI to explain any question you miss.
Is Papyrus free for GRE students?: Yes. The Free plan includes goals, the focus timer and streaks. Flashcards from your own PDFs and the AI tutor are part of Pro, at $3.99 a month.

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