Not 100% sure if college is my next step or if I might pursue something that requires the GRE. Just out of curiosity, does anybody know what's the highest possible score on the GRE? I read somewhere it's different than the SAT, right?
Yes, you're correct. The GRE, which is the Graduate Record Examination, is quite different from the SAT, which is designed for undergraduate admission.
The GRE comprises three sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. The Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections are both scored on a scale from 130 to 170, in one-point increments. These two sections give a combined possible maximum scaled score of 340.
The Analytical Writing section is evaluated on a different scale, from 0 to 6, in half-point increments. So, the highest possible score on the GRE, if you aggregate and combine all sections, is 340 from the Verbal and Quantitative sections, and 6 as maximum score for Analytical Writing.
Remember, though, that success on the GRE involves more than just aiming for the highest possible score. The importance of each section's score can vary based on the specific graduate program you're interested in. For instance, some programs may weigh the Analytical Writing score more heavily than others. Always make sure to understand the specific expectations of any programs you might be interested in!
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