The GRE General Test is required by most US universities for MS admissions. Indian students typically score high in Quantitative (165+) but often struggle with Verbal and Analytical Writing. This guide covers everything you need to score 320+.
Get MS Admission Guidance — 0% Commission| University Tier | Total GRE | Quant | Verbal | AWA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 10 (MIT, Stanford, CMU) | 325–340 | 167–170 | 158–165 | 4.0+ |
| Top 11–25 (Purdue, TAMU, UMass) | 318–328 | 163–167 | 155–162 | 3.5+ |
| Top 26–50 (ASU, UTD, SUNY) | 308–320 | 158–165 | 150–158 | 3.0+ |
| Safety Schools | 295–310 | 152–160 | 143–152 | 2.5+ |
Official GRE Guide (Big Book), PowerPrep tests — the most accurate representation of actual exam difficulty
1,800+ practice questions across all sections — essential for thorough Quant and Verbal practice
Excellent video explanations and adaptive practice; especially helpful for vocabulary building for Indian students
Very popular among Indian students; Verbal strategies are extremely effective for non-native English speakers
Month 1: Diagnostic test → identify weak areas. Focus: Quant fundamentals (Algebra, Geometry, Stats) + 10 new vocabulary words daily. Target: complete Official Guide once.
Month 2: Timed section practice. Focus: Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence strategies + Quant advanced problem types. Take 2 full-length practice tests.
Month 3: Mock tests every weekend. Review mistakes daily. AWA essay practice (2–3 essays/week). Target: Maintain Quant 167+ and push Verbal toward 155+.
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