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5 reasons to take the
GRE even if it’s optional

Admissions is a competitive process, and your application speaks for you when you’re not in the room. Will it tell admissions committees that you’ve done everything you can to prepare yourself for success? Learn how the GRE can help you best represent yourself, and how our resources can help you prepare with confidence.

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See what admissions professionals and students think

Don’t just take our word for it. Find out why admissions professionals and students recommend taking the GRE to strengthen your application.

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About the GRE

How can you prepare for the GRE? What does it cost? Where can you take it? Get answers to these common questions about the GRE to learn more.

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Prep Using the
Official GRE Mentor Course

Preparing for the GRE? Access tons of free and low-cost test prep options from the makers of the test, including Official GRE Mentor, a self-paced online course that suggests a prep schedule based on your intended test date.

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20 Questions on
Applying to Grad School

Get practical advice from professors and deans to help you feel more confident when applying to grad or professional school.

 

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