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Author: Rachel Kapelke-Dale

Rachel Kapelke-Dale
Rachel has helped students around the world prepare for various standardized tests, including the SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GRE, and GMAT, and she is one of the authors of our Magoosh ACT Prep Book. Rachel has a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature from Brown University, an MA in Cinematography from the Université de Paris VII, and a Ph.D. in Film Studies from University College London.

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    GRE Test Dates 2025-2026 | When Should You Take the GRE?

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  • GRE Score Percentiles – What Does Your Score Mean for You? (2025 Update)

    GRE Score Percentiles – What Does Your Score Mean for You? (2025 Update)

    How does your score stack up? We’ll help you translate your GRE scores into GRE score percentiles for this year, and how they affect your chances of admission.

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    One Month GRE Study Schedule for Advanced Students

    Wondering how to study for the GRE in a month? Magoosh has the study plan you need to get ready for the GRE in a short period of time.

  • GRE Scores for Top Universities

    GRE Scores for Top Universities

    Starting your graduate school journey and wondering what it takes to get into an Ivy League-level school? Trying to figure out just how much the GRE matters at programs like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford? You’ve come to the right place. In this post we’ll cover just how important test scores are at the Ivies and…

  • GRE Score Range: What’s a Good GRE Score?

    GRE Score Range: What’s a Good GRE Score?

    What is a good GRE score for grad school? In this post, we look at the GRE score range by program and overall to find the scores that are right for you.

  • 90 Day GRE Study Plan for Beginners

    90 Day GRE Study Plan for Beginners

    Need a 90 day GRE study plan? Magoosh’s experts have you covered! Check out everything you need to know to prep for the GRE in 3 months!

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    The GRE Analytical Writing section is just one, 30-minute essay (aka The Issue Task). That’s it. So, what do you need to know to write a top-scoring Issue Essay? Read on to find out! What is the GRE Essay? Where Can I Find Sample Issue Topics? How is the GRE Issue Essay Scored? What do…

  • GRE Exam Fee: How Much Does the GRE Cost? (2025)

    GRE Exam Fee: How Much Does the GRE Cost? (2025)

    Just how much does it cost to take the GRE? To help you figure it out, we have the most up-to-date information on GRE costs, from sign-up fees to test prep.

  • GRE Sample Questions: One of Every Type (2025)

    GRE Sample Questions: One of Every Type (2025)

    The GRE asks a lot of different types of questions in both its math and verbal sections. We’ll break down the major categories and give you an opportunity to try out every kind of problem for a total of 12 free GRE sample questions. Each sample GRE question comes with a detailed explanation in both…