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The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) syllabus is highly detailed and structured<\/strong>,<\/a> covering three core sections: Analytical Writing<\/strong>, Verbal Reasoning<\/strong>, and Quantitative Reasoning<\/strong>. While the test does not follow a rigid “syllabus” like school exams, ETS (the test maker) provides precise skill areas, question types, and cognitive levels, making preparation predictable and systematic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Analytical Writing (1 task, 30 minutes)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Assesses critical thinking and argumentative writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Task<\/strong>: “Analyze an Issue” \u2013 evaluate a claim, present a clear position, support with reasons\/examples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Skills tested<\/strong>: Articulating complex ideas, logical coherence, grammar, vocabulary in context. No specific content knowledge required; focus is on structure and reasoning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    2. Verbal Reasoning (2 sections, 41 questions total)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Tests reading comprehension, vocabulary, and text analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Question types<\/strong>:\n
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      • Reading Comprehension<\/strong> (50%): Main idea, inference, author\u2019s tone, weaken\/strengthen arguments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Text Completion<\/strong>: 1\u20133 blank sentences requiring context-based word choice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Sentence Equivalence<\/strong>: Select two words that fit a sentence and produce similar meanings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Vocabulary level<\/strong>: Advanced (graduate-level), but context-driven.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Passages<\/strong>: From humanities, social sciences, natural sciences; 1\u20135 paragraphs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        3. Quantitative Reasoning (2 sections, 40 questions total)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Focuses on problem-solving using high school-level math<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Topics<\/strong>:\n
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          • Arithmetic<\/strong>: Ratios, percentages, number properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Algebra<\/strong>: Equations, inequalities, functions, quadratics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Geometry<\/strong>: Lines, triangles, circles, coordinate geometry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Data Analysis<\/strong>: Statistics (mean\/median), probability, graphs, distributions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Question formats<\/strong>: Multiple-choice, numeric entry, quantitative comparison.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • On-screen calculator provided; emphasis on reasoning, not computation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            Total test time<\/strong>: ~1 hour 58 minutes (shorter than old GRE). Scoring<\/strong>: Verbal & Quant: 130\u2013170 (1-point increments); Writing: 0\u20136 (0.5 increments).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            The syllabus is not content-heavy<\/strong> but skill-intensive<\/strong>. Success depends on strategy (e.g., time management, process of elimination) and practice with official ETS materials. Unlike SAT\/ACT, GRE rewards analytical depth over rote recall<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","faq-categories":[],"class_list":["post-1980","faqs","type-faqs","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nHow Detailed Is the GRE Syllabus?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how detailed the GRE syllabus is: in-depth breakdown of Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning (41 questions), and Quantitative Reasoning (40 questions) with key topics, question types, skills tested, and test format. 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