Admissions Tests

GRE

Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)

The GRE is a general admissions test for many graduate programs, not specific to health. It does not include any science topics, or higher-level math. View more information about the GRE on the ETS website.

Who takes it

  • Occupational Therapy Program Applicants
  • Physical Therapy School Applicants
  • Some Physician Assistant Program Applicants (tests vary between GRE & PA-CAT)
  • Some Veterinary School Applicants (most programs have no test requirement)

What is on the exam (~3 hrs 45 mins)

  • Analytical Writing- 60 minutes/ 2 topics (30 min)
    • One Analyze an issue task and one Analyze an argument task
  • Verbal Reasoning- 60 minutes/ 40 questions (2 sections of 20 questions each
    • Summarize text, understand word meanings, relationships among words, draw conclusions, reason from incomplete data, etc.
  • Quantitative Reasoning- 70 minutes/ 40 questions (2 sections of 20 questions each)
    • Algebra
    • Geometry
    • Data Interpretation

Preparing for the Exam

Exhaust all your free resources available before paying for materials. You can find free study plans, sample tests, and 2 full-length practice tests through POWERPREP on the ETS website. They even have a preview option to explore with a mini-test, before accessing the full-length free material. More information on ETS options to prep for the GRE.

Please visit the ETS website for more information on scheduling, cost, study resources, and accommodations.