“What is a good GRE score?” Here’s the first thing you need to know: GRE score range from 130 to 170 per section. Combined GRE scores range from 260-340.
Another important fact to keep in mind when considering “good” GRE scores:
The average GRE score is approximately 304, or 151 in Verbal and around 153 in Quant.
However, even that info only tells us so much. The GRE score range for students admitted to different graduate schools, and even different programs at the same school, varies widely. All in all, several factors will affect what good GRE scores are for you.
Determining what a good score is for you will take some time and research. But if you can identify your target score early in your GRE prep, you’ll be more likely to hit that target since you can focus your study plan accordingly. It’s well worth it!
So with that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the factors that make a good GRE score—and see how you can maximize your score in the process.
