Convert old gre score to new
The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) has undergone several changes over the years, including changes to the scoring system. Here's a guide to help you convert your old GRE score to the new score:
Old GRE Score (Before 2011)
The old GRE score was reported on a scale of 200 to 800, with a median score of 400. The test was divided into three sections: Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing.
New GRE Score (After 2011)
The new GRE score is reported on a scale of 130 to 170 for the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections, and a scale of 0 to 6 for the Analytical Writing section. The test is also divided into three sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing.
Conversion Formula
To convert your old GRE score to the new score, you can use the following formula:
Verbal Reasoning:
Old Verbal Score (200-800) x 0.25 + 40 = New Verbal Score (130-170)
Quantitative Reasoning:
Old Quantitative Score (200-800) x 0.25 + 40 = New Quantitative Score (130-170)
Analytical Writing:
Old Analytical Writing Score (0-6) = New Analytical Writing Score (0-6)
Example Conversions
Here are a few examples of how to convert old GRE scores to new scores:
- Old Verbal Score: 500 New Verbal Score: 500 x 0.25 + 40 = 145
- Old Quantitative Score: 600 New Quantitative Score: 600 x 0.25 + 40 = 155
- Old Analytical Writing Score: 4 New Analytical Writing Score: 4 (no conversion needed)
Note: Keep in mind that the conversion formula is an approximation, and the actual scores may vary slightly. Additionally, some graduate programs may not accept old GRE scores or may have different conversion policies. It's always a good idea to check with the programs you're interested in to confirm their score requirements and conversion policies.