{"id":14592,"date":"2019-09-01T09:01:20","date_gmt":"2019-09-01T14:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=14592"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:41:04","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:41:04","slug":"5-tips-for-taking-the-gre-again-to-raise-your-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/5-tips-for-taking-the-gre-again-to-raise-your-score\/","title":{"rendered":"Retaking the GRE to Raise Your Score: Top 5 Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u2019re not completely satisfied with your GRE score\u2014verbal or quantitative\u2014you might consider taking the GRE again after some additional practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While GRE practice is usually recommended, people often wonder if retaking the GRE after receiving a less-than-stellar score is really the best idea. While every applicant is unique and every grad school program has its own particular guidelines and preferences, there are a number of general factors to consider before deciding to test again and shoot for a higher GRE score.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_sidebar  avia-builder-el-first '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Taking the GRE multiple times will not harm your chances of admission.<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Last year, the ETS (Educational Testing Service\u2014the makers of the GRE)<a href=\"http:\/\/gre.kaptest.com\/2013\/07\/27\/putting-your-best-score-forward-gre-scoreselect\/\"><span class=\"s2\"> introduced a new feature for test-takers<\/span><\/a> applying to grad school called<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\/revised_general\/about\/scoreselect\/\"><span class=\"s2\"> ScoreSelect<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The introduction of this option allows you to decide which test scores you\u2019d like to send to schools. In other words, if you take the test three times, you can choose which of those three test scores you\u2019d like to send to the individual program or programs of your choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >It is only advisable to retake the GRE if you are confident you will score higher.<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For most students, the process of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\/subject\/about\/fees\/\"><span class=\"s2\">taking the GRE\u2014including GRE practice, enrollment, and completion\u2014costs money<\/span><\/a> ($205), takes energy (<a title=\"GRE Prep: How to Study for the GRE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/gre\/how-to-study-for-the-gre\/\"><span class=\"s2\">all those hours studying<\/span><\/a>), and can spell s-t-r-e-s-s (at least on<a href=\"http:\/\/gre.kaptest.com\/2013\/12\/05\/test-day-from-soup-to-nuts\/\"><span class=\"s2\"> Test Day<\/span><\/a>). Why put yourself through the ringer if you\u2019re not entirely sure that you\u2019re going to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre?utm_source=gre.kaptest&amp;utm_medium=kaplan-blog&amp;utm_term=your-future&amp;utm_content=unlock-the-good-life&amp;utm_campaign=grad-gre-ugl\"><span class=\"s2\"> beat your last GRE score<\/span><\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">While many students simply hope that taking the GRE a second or third time will lead to a score increase, don\u2019t leave your performance to chance. Instead,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social-media&amp;utm_term=leads-students-alumn&amp;utm_content=organic-post-retaking-the-gre&amp;utm_campaign=grad-gre-ugl\"><span class=\"s2\"> prepare for the test<\/span><\/a> thoroughly and take a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/pages\/practice?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social-media&amp;utm_term=leads-students-alumn&amp;utm_content=free-practice-test&amp;utm_campaign=grad-gre-ugl\"><span class=\"s2\"> number of practice tests<\/span><\/a> to gauge your ability. You should expect your GRE score to roughly match your practice test scores.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Is your current score good enough to get you into the program of your choice?<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If so, you might want to forego retaking the test. Let\u2019s say you\u2019re looking to get into a program that requires a minimum GRE score of 150 in both the verbal and quantitative sections. If your current scores are in the mid-150s, consider what benefit there would be in retaking the test. Many programs with minimum GRE scores will ultimately look to other factors, like research interests and work experience, to determine admission.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Consider scholarships!<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If the programs you are interested in offer scholarships to students with high GRE scores, then it may be worthwhile to retake the test. Otherwise, a score that is even a little bit above a school\u2019s requirement is probably sufficient. Use the time you would have spent preparing for the test to do other things, like working on research projects or crafting a really fantastic personal statement.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >If you choose to retake the GRE multiple times, be sure to take both sections seriously every time.<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While the new ScoreSelect option offered by ETS is a great way to send only your best test scores to schools, be aware that you cannot send only the GRE verbal score or the GRE quantitative score for a particular test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For example, let\u2019s say you take the test for the first time and discover that, while your quantitative score is outstanding, your verbal score is lackluster. If you decide to take it again, it would be extremely unwise to disregard the quantitative section altogether and focus only on the verbal, thereby risking an opposite outcome. Schools will see the entire GRE score for a single test date, so it\u2019s not a good idea to sacrifice one section to the other.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">These are just a few general factors to keep in mind as you decide whether or not to retake the GRE. However, remember that every applicant, school, and program is unique. As always,<a href=\"http:\/\/gre.kaptest.com\/2014\/08\/12\/best-gre-score-creating-scale-success\/\"><span class=\"s2\"> thoroughly research the programs you\u2019re interested in attending<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_iconlist  avia-builder-el-last '><div id=\"text-70\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"a78fe19e226d385662749ccaadcdccd7ecdcab651c77e3b874bfcb76a80605a7\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text-71\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"185e834399a9fdd414ded52f3f51a4735f464b8c612f006f44ffba835a649b4f\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re not completely satisfied with your GRE score\u2014verbal or quantitative\u2014you might consider taking the GRE again after some additional practice. While GRE practice is usually recommended, people often wonder if retaking the GRE after receiving a less-than-stellar score is really the best idea. 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