GRE Score Calculator
Enter your scaled section scores to calculate your combined GRE score, estimated percentiles, and a quick performance summary.
How GRE scoring works
The GRE General Test has three reportable sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Verbal and Quant are each scored from 130 to 170 in 1-point increments. Analytical Writing is scored from 0 to 6 in half-point increments.
Your most commonly referenced number is the combined score (Verbal + Quant), which ranges from 260 to 340.
Verbal and Quant
Most graduate programs compare applicants using the two scaled section scores. STEM programs usually emphasize Quant, while humanities and social science programs often place heavier weight on Verbal and Writing.
Analytical Writing
The writing score is separate from the 260–340 composite. A strong writing score can support your application in programs where communication and argument quality matter.
How to use this GRE score calculator
- Enter your Verbal and Quant scaled scores from an official or practice test.
- Optionally include your Analytical Writing score.
- Add a target combined score if you are planning retake goals.
- Click Calculate Score to get your total and quick interpretation.
What is a good GRE score?
A “good” score depends on your field, target schools, and applicant pool. As a rough guide:
- 330+: Highly competitive at top programs.
- 320–329: Strong for many selective programs.
- 310–319: Competitive for a broad range of schools.
- 300–309: Solid baseline, may need stronger profile elsewhere.
- Below 300: Often worth improving through a focused study plan.
How to improve your GRE score efficiently
1) Diagnose before you drill
Use timed practice tests to identify whether losses come from accuracy, pacing, or specific question types.
2) Build section-specific strategy
For Quant, prioritize algebra, arithmetic fluency, and data interpretation. For Verbal, focus on vocabulary-in-context, reading precision, and evidence-based elimination.
3) Train under test conditions
Score gains are often limited by stamina and pacing rather than content alone. Simulate full-length sessions weekly in the final prep phase.
4) Review mistakes deeply
Don’t just mark wrong answers. Track the reason: concept gap, misread prompt, rushed arithmetic, or weak elimination. This is where most score jumps happen.
Frequently asked questions
Is the combined score the only thing that matters?
No. Programs may weigh sections differently. A 320 with high Quant can be stronger for engineering than a balanced 320 with lower Quant.
Can this calculator convert raw correct answers to official scores?
Not exactly. Official GRE scaling uses adaptive section difficulty and ETS equating. This calculator is best for interpreting already scaled scores.
Should I retake the GRE?
Consider a retake if your score is below your target range, your section balance doesn’t match your program, or your practice test trend suggests realistic improvement.