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How do I Send in my GRE Score Report?

By on June 29, 2012 in FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about the GRE, Graduate School, GRE Score

The process of sending GRE score reports can be downright confusing. In this post, I will attempt to make the details of sending score reports more clear.

 

For how long are GRE scores valid?

GRE scores are valid for up to 5 years after you have taken the test. That means those who took/gave the test after June 2007 can submit that test score to institutions. If this score is for the old GRE—meaning the GRE before Aug. 2011, then that score will be represented using the old scale of 400 – 1600.

 

How many institutions can I send my score report to, and will those institutions see the names of the other colleges I am sending my score reports to?

You may send your score report to as many as four institutions. Those institutions will not know the other institutions, if any, to which you are submitting your scores. An institution will only see your GRE scores, your intended major, and some basic personal info.

 

When I am able to indicate which institutions will receive my score report?

The day of the test you will be able to send your score reports to as many as four institutions, free of charge. To submit your scores at some later point in time you must pay $23 for each institution you want to send it to. A score report will take approximately five business days to reach both you and the institution(s) you’ve indicated.

 

When will I receive my official score reports?

For those taking the computer-based Revised GRE, you will have to wait 10-15 days to receive your official score report. The reason is the essays take some time to grade. Your actual GRE score, based out of 340 points, does not change after test day.

For those taking the paper-based test, you have to wait up to six weeks to receive your official score reports.

 

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About the Author

Chris Lele has been helping students excel on the GRE, GMAT, and SAT for the last 10 years. He is the Lead Content Developer and Tutor for Magoosh. His favorite food is wasabi-flavored almonds. Follow him on Google+!

23 Responses to How do I Send in my GRE Score Report?

  1. D March 10, 2013 at 3:22 am #

    I am just finishing my second year of college, and I’m writing my GRE in May. After I finish my test and send in the score report to the 4 universities as required, will i be expected to do the same again when I apply to these colleges? Because I’ll be sending in the scores before I would have even applied formally to the college.. so how does this work? When I apply to the college (in late November- December) how do I indicate that I have already sent in my scores previously?

    Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Stephanie August 17, 2012 at 3:36 pm #

    Hi Chris,
    I don’t really understand–am i supposed to memorize the codes of the school I want to send my scores to?

    Also, if I don’t like my score, and chose to retake it, do the graduate schools see the previous score?

    Thanks :D

    Reply
    • Chris August 21, 2012 at 3:39 pm #

      Hi Stephanie,

      No worries, you do not have to memorize school codes. Test day you can select the school you want to see a score report to and the computer will provide the corresponding school code.

      Schools will only see your score reports if you send that report to a school. Let’s say that you decide to send a report to a school, then they will always have that score. In other words, unless you send a score report to a specific school, that school will never have access to it (they won’t call ETS asking for a score report).

      Hope that helps!

      Reply
  3. jibin jose July 23, 2012 at 2:37 am #

    Hi Chris,

    I have taken my GRE recently and got a score 308(Q- 157, V- 151) and GPA in collage 7.52 /10 .I am planning to pursue my MS in Electrical Engineering. Do i need to retake my GRE to get into Top colleges (Top 30) ?

    Thanks,
    Jibin Jose

    Reply
  4. Abhijeet Ghosh July 21, 2012 at 3:44 am #

    Hi Chris !
    I just scored 320 (Q: 167 & V: 153) thanx to your frequent insightful advice. I would certainly admit that just following your blog increased my score by about 8-10 marks.

    But I have low GPA ( 6.5 / 10 ) from one of the best colleges of India. What all places do I hold a good chance for selection for MS in Comp Science ? I have good recommendations but no publications.

    I just want a rough idea (like Ivy League or not, Reputed State Universities or not etc…. ). I am anyway grateful to you :-)

    Reply
    • Chris July 24, 2012 at 7:13 am #

      Hi Abhijeet,

      Congrats on the score! I’m happy the blog was such an instrumental part. The thing is admissions is not my area of expertise. My hunch is you are definitely a competitive candidate for reputed state schools.

      The get a better sense of specific schools GPA/GRE scores check out the following:

      http://magoosh.com/gre/2012/what-is-a-good-score-on-the-revised-gre/

      Reply
  5. am21 July 20, 2012 at 5:00 am #

    If i were to write the Subject GRE in november, having already sent in my applications in november, is it possible to report the score to these universities later?

    Reply
    • Chris July 23, 2012 at 10:33 am #

      Hi Am21,

      I’m not sure about the Subject GREs. I think your best bet is directly contacting the schools you are interested in and asking them their policy.

      Good luck!

      Reply
  6. neha July 10, 2012 at 6:00 am #

    hi…
    I registered for GRE few days back by paying $175 through my cousin’s credit card details. today she told me that Rs. 350 has to be paid and when she inquired the bank told her that it is the extra amount related to $175 payment. Now she has to pay Rs. 850 extra (500 for crossing the limit of Rs.10000). Do ETS charge any extra amount than $175. I didn’t subscribe for any other service. Should I ask ETS about that amount? Please reply.

    Reply
    • Chris July 11, 2012 at 6:16 pm #

      Hi Neha,

      I would take this issue up with ETS. Sounds like there may be a billing problem only they can resolve.

      Good luck :)

      Reply
  7. Abhishek Gupta July 8, 2012 at 9:16 pm #

    Hey Chris !
    What if we are not sure of the institutions that we are going to apply at the time of writing GRE. I mean, I can send scores to 4 institutions for free right from the exam center after writing GRE, but it is only after I have done much analysis of the acceptance rate for my GRE score, cost of attendance etc. would I be in a position to send those scores. Would I get that chance to send scores for free later and not at the center right away ?

    Reply
    • Chris July 9, 2012 at 3:47 pm #

      Hi Abhishek,

      Well, that’s the downside. The only way to send scores after taking the test is by paying money. GRE knows you are at a disadvantage and that’s why it charges a fee. At the same time, it does allow you to send free score reports the day of the test. I guess it balances out :) .

      Reply
  8. saketh July 5, 2012 at 8:42 am #

    hiii chris!!!
    i’ve given my gre test on june 27th….and i scored 311(148 V,163 Q)….can u plz suggest me some universities in USA for computer science stream…..
    my aggregate in UG course is 83% till now.
    toefl-yet to write!!!
    thanx in advance!!

    Reply
  9. Sathyan July 5, 2012 at 3:02 am #

    Hii chris,

    I am having my gre at october 10 and i have started to use maggosh Gre Prep , and for math is perfect , for verbal vocabulary keeps me away , and i am now started with Barron’s 1100. And i am very poor in vocabulary , give me a good suggestion to continue my verbal preparation.

    Reply
  10. Muhammad July 1, 2012 at 10:06 am #

    Hi Chris,

    At what point I can cancel my scores? is it possible to see the scores and then cancel them?

    and If I do cancel the scores, then do I have to wait for another 30 days to retake the test? or I can take within a week.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Chris July 2, 2012 at 6:48 pm #

      Hi Muhammed,

      Unfortunately, you cannot cancel the scores once you’ve seen them. As soon as you’ve finished test you will have a few minutes to decide whether to cancel the scores.

      As for the retake, you have to wait 60 days. Hope that helps :)

      Reply
  11. Ujjal June 30, 2012 at 1:04 pm #

    Hey Chris,
    Great stuff!
    I’ll be taking my GRE in a month or so. I’ve been getting perfect scores on quant. I want to work on my verbal. Just wanted to know if I can subscribe to your verbal only in a 30 day plan?
    Btw, I’ve completed my tutor’s material(2 books), Kaplan, currently doing Barron’s with A few Manhattan books on my shelf, waiting. Is there anything I’ve missed?

    Reply
    • Chris July 2, 2012 at 7:13 pm #

      Hi Ujjal,

      Yes, you can use the Magoosh verbal section for a 30-day plan. Meaning, you can sign up for just the verbal section. That should be plenty of time to go through most of the questions :) .

      Reply
      • Ujjal July 2, 2012 at 10:52 pm #

        I was unable to find a link for just the verbal in a 30 day plan. Can you help me with that?
        Also, which books are best for verbal practice?
        I’ve also completed the official guide.

        Reply
        • Chris July 4, 2012 at 3:13 pm #

          Actually, I think I miscommunicated that :) . We only have a 30-day plan for Math + Verbal combined.

          For verbal practice it is a mixed bag: for beginners Princeton Review is okay. Your best bet overall is Manhattan GRE, though its TC/SE book is not the greatest. You can also use Barron’s, which is okay for verbal.

          Reply


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