Even though I am asked this all the time, this is a difficult question to answer, as the computer-based test does not accord exactly with the table of data at the end of the paper-based test PDF. The reason for this is the computer-based test has fewer questions than the paper-based test. Thus, we have to extrapolate a little.
How many GRE questions can I miss and still get a perfect Score?
Due to the relative scoring each of the two sections (Quant and Verbal) has a different scoring dynamic.So for instance if you miss 2-3 questions on the verbal section you will still get a perfect score – however on the quantitative section 2-3 questions will drop your score to 168. This is because of the high global competition in Mathematics. Quantitative is a strong area for majority of the GRE test takers in the world. Verbal, on the other hand is a weakness for many.
Of Course it is not that straightforward. The GRE is an adaptive test, which makes predicting your score very difficult. Adaptive testing means that difficult questions weigh more than easier ones. Hence if you do 2-3 easier questions incorrectly on the quant section then you can still expect to score perfectly – but if you get the harder ones wrong then you must expect to lose a lot of points. Moreover there is no way for a student to discern the harder questions from the easier ones.
A legitimate counter to that is there is no ‘168’ on the Verbal section according to the Score Conversion at the end of paper-based PDF. test. Perhaps then, missing two will give you a 169 and missing three will give you a 168 (right now missing three gets you 169).
Of course this level of specificity is moot. Just do your best, and know that on both the verbal and the math section, missing one question will still leave you with a perfect score. And that’s a pretty amazing achievement.
A legitimate counter to that is there is no ‘168’ on the Verbal section according to the Score Conversion at the end of paper-based PDF. test. Perhaps then, missing two will give you a 169 and missing three will give you a 168 (right now missing three gets you 169).
Of course this level of specificity is moot. Just do your best, and know that on both the verbal and the math section, missing one question will still leave you with a perfect score. And that’s a pretty amazing achievement.
Having taught GRE for some while now and having seen so many students take the GRE test, my advice is not to get hung up on perfection. A very good score is anything above 162 on the quant and 150 on the verbal – such scores will help you get into very good programs in the U.S.
Also, just some advice: don’t get too hung up on perfection :) . A very good score will still be good enough to get you into most of the competitive programs you're probably interested in! Good Luck!
Also, just some advice: don’t get too hung up on perfection :) . A very good score will still be good enough to get you into most of the competitive programs you're probably interested in! Good Luck!
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