===== PAGE 1 ===== # Common Graduate Admission Exams General Records Examination (GRE) General Test
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GRE® Cost: $205 ($150 for Subject Tests) Official Website: https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/about Official Prep Guides: https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/ The GRE is typically required for most graduate programs. The GRE General Test features question types that closely reflect the kind of thinking you'll do in graduate and professional school. Some programs also require a GRE Subject Test, such as Law School and Business School specific subjects. ## Test Content: Analytical Writing ■ Two parts: Analyze an Issue and Analyze an Argument 30 mins per essay Verbal Reasoning: Two sections: 20 questions per section ■ 30 mins per section Quantitative Reasoning Two sections: 20 questions per section ■ 35 mins per section Total time: 3 hrs 45 mins (plus short breaks) Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) GMAT™ GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION TEST Cost: $275 Official Website: https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat Official Prep Guides: https://www.mba.com/exam-prep/gmat-official- starter-kit-practice-exams-1-and-2-free The GMAT is required by some Business School programs but will help you stand out during the admission process in all. ## Test Content: Analytical Writing ■ One part: Analyze an Argument 30 mins Integrated Reasoning ■ 12 questions 30 mins Verbal Reasoning: 36 questions 65 mins Quantitative Reasoning 31 questions 62 mins Total time: 3 hrs 30 mins (plus short breaks) ===== PAGE 2 ===== ## Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Cost: $200 - $430 (full package) Official Website: https://www.lsac.org/lsat Official Prep Guides: https://www.lsac.org/lsat/prep The LSAT is an integral part of law school admission in the US. The LSAT is the only test accepted for admission purposes by all ABA-accredited law schools. ## Test Content: LSAT Writing (given separately) ■ One prompt ■ 35 mins Reading Comprehension 24-26 questions ■ 35 mins Analytical Reasoning ■ 24 – 26 questions ■ 35 mins Logical Reasoning ■ Two sections: 24-26 questions per section ■ 35 mins per section Total time: 2 hrs 45 mins (plus short breaks); 35 min for separate writing portion ## Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) MCAT Medical College Admission Test
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Cost: $315 Official Website: https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/taking-mcat-exam/ Official Prep Guides: Official Prep Guides: https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/taking-mcat-exam/prepare-mcat-exam/ Almost all US medical schools require you to submit MCAT scores as part of your admission application. ## Test Content: Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems ■ Two sections: 44 passage-related questions, 15 standalone (59 total) ■ 95 mins Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological ## Systems ■ Two sections: 44 passage-related questions, 15 standalone (59 total) ■ 95 mins Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior ■ Two sections: 44 passage-related questions, 15 standalone (59 total) ■ 95 mins Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills 53 passage-related questions ■ 90 mins Total time: 6 hrs 15 mins (plus short breaks)