Note about GRE Exam Tests
GRE General Test
“The GRE General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills.”
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“The GRE Subject Tests measure achievement in specific subject areas and are intended for students with an extensive background in a specific discipline,” says Baran. “The Subject Tests can help students stand out from other applicants by emphasising knowledge and skill level in a specific area.”
There are 6 subject tests:
The Biology Test measures knowledge and skill in cellular and molecular biology, organismal biology and ecology and evolution.
The Chemistry Test measures knowledge and skill in analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry.
The Literature in English Test measures knowledge and skill in Continental, Classical and Comparative Literature, British Literature and American Literature through 1925. It also measures knowledge and skill in American, British and World Literatures after 1925.
The Mathematics Test measures knowledge and skill in calculus, algebra and additional topics, such as discrete mathematics, geometry and statistics.
The Physics Test measures knowledge and skill in classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics and atomic physics. It also measures thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, optics and wave phenomena, special relativity, laboratory methods and specialised topics like nuclear and particle physics.
The Psychology Test measures knowledge and skill in the following content areas: biological, cognitive, social, developmental and clinical psychology, as well as measurement and methodology.
