Standardized & Admissions
GRE®Graduate Record Examination
The GRE General Test is the standardized admissions exam for graduate programs in the US and worldwide. Sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Analytical Writing.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the GRE® exam.
- Passing score
- No pass/fail — schools set their own thresholds (typically 155+ V/Q for competitive programs)
- Format & length
- ~1 hour 58 minutes (shortened format introduced 2023)
- Voucher cost
- $220 USD
- Prerequisites
- None
- Validity
- 5 years
What’s tested
Key topics on the GRE® exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official GRE® exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Analytical Writing
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Master's and PhD applicants in the US. Increasingly accepted in lieu of GMAT for MBA programs.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
Despite widespread GRE-optional adoption since 2020, the GRE is making a comeback at competitive graduate programs and remains required at most STEM PhDs, top business analytics master's programs, and selective public-policy schools. Even at GRE-optional programs, a strong score (320+ combined V/Q) signals quantitative readiness and unlocks merit aid and fellowship consideration. For applicants from non-top-30 undergrads, a strong GRE is one of the few levers that levels the playing field against pedigreed competition.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
1,000 questions covering every objective on the official GRE® exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking GRE® unlocks every other Standardized & Admissions exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
GRE® articles & study guides
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about GRE®
How many questions does the GRE® bank have?
1,000 questions, organized into 3 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
What does premium cost?
Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Standardized & Admissions exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the GRE® content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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