GRE General Tests and the Mathematics Subject Test

The GRE General Test measures skills that are acquired over a long period of time and are not related to any specific field of study. The skills measured include the test taker's ability to

(Analytical Writing:)

• articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively
• examine claims and accompanying evidence
• support ideas with relevant reasons and examples
• sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion
• control the elements of standard written English

(Verbal:)

• analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it
• analyze relationships among component parts of sentences
• recognize relationships between words and concepts

(Quantitative:)

• understand basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis
• reason quantitatively
• solve problems in a quantitative setting

The GRE Subject Tests gauge undergraduate achievement in specific fields of study.

The tests assess knowledge of subject matter emphasized in many undergraduate programs as preparation for graduate study. Each Subject test is intended for students who have majored in or have extensive background in that specific area, including

• Biochemistry,Cell and Molecular Biology
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Literature in English
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Psychology

For more information, go to www.gre.org.