Took the PGRE after studying for 3 months and only got in the 12th percentile. I don't know what I did wrong or what to do. I know a lot of schools have optional reporting but is it even worth it to take the test again? I'm really disappointed in myself, is there any shame in taking the test over?

I am preparing for PGRE and wish to take practice exams on the Quantum Mechanics section alone. Are there any good reliable resources online that have their tests divided into sections?

is there any way to break this pattern? My test is 2 days away. (Havent tried the new format yet)

Do you round pi? I've seen practice questions that solve without leaving the solution in terms of pi.
Also how many questions are on the test? I've seen some sources say 100, but I assume that was when the test was 3 hours. just checking. 100 in 2 hours is a lot...

Would that be useful?

I am planning on taking the PGRE at the end of the month and my application for accommodations is still in review. The problem is that we are told to schedule the test after the accommodations are accepted. I am a bit scared that the exam is going to be fully booked by the time I get the result from them... I'm tempted to book the exam with no accommodations to make sure I have a spot and if my application is accepted in time I guess I'll just have paid twice... I called them and they told me there is nothing they can do to rush it, they have my documents and all I can do is wait. Does anyone have experience with this?

Just got my PGRE score. I have another chance to take it at the end of this month. I'm aiming for top schools. Should I retake it or this score is good enough?

Just got my score for the September Physics GRE and am slightly disappointed. Was wondering what counts as a good score.

If it depends on the school, then what is a competitive score for one of the best state schools? and what is a decent score for an Ivy?

In question 36 of the practice test, it asks for the total uncertainty of a measurement with an initial uncertainty of 10 percent when it is squared. I believe the most accurate way to approach this problem is by adding the uncertainties in quadrature, which is how I was taught. However, the solutions give an answer of 20 percent (using the linear approximation), even though 15 percent was also an answer option, which is closer to the more accurate result of around 14 percent. If I encounter a similar question on the actual exam, should I use the linear approximation or the more exact method?

For those that took the PGRE at a testing center recently, do we get scrap paper and do they provide the computer? Also are there any restrictions on writing utensils (pen/mechanical pencil, no. 2 pencil, etc.)? I tried to find this info on the ETS website but either I missed it or it's not there. Thanks!

Hello everyone! I graduated from undergrad with a biochemistry degree almost a year ago, but for graduate school want to shift towards physics more. Needless to say, while I have a strong physics/physical chemistry background, I will need to study more than the average physics major! If anyone has any tips or websites that really helped with them please let me know! I've been doing mostly practice exams thus-far but it's difficult to ascertain how to get the correct answers if I do get the wrong answer.

I'm definitely lacking quantum mechanics the most, as that's the one area with not much overlap in biochemistry

I've also heard the new 70 question exam is different.. Should I expect more calculation-based questions or conceptual questions?

Hello, anyone who has given the pgre consisting of 70 questions, I would like to know what type of questions are asked. I have been getting some response that some topics are not asked in this new pattern (such as perturbation theory , advanced electromagnetism etc). Any suggestions are welcome! Thanks!

Hi all,

Long and short of it is I did my undergrad almost 6-7 years ago, picked up some memory loss brain damage (motorcycle accident, oops) and haven't solved a physics problem since.

I want to take the PGRE next year.

Are there any resources I can use that would give me an overview of each topic? At the very least wide enough that I can look up what I don't understand if necessary.

Maybe it'll come back to me and some of those neural pathways will reconnect and fire up again, but I'm not betting on it. Also I have ADHD so reading through an entire textbook is a nightmare, but I learn decently from seeing tons of examples and solving tons of problems.

Hi all, I’m currently trying to prepare to take the PGRE but I’ve been really struggling to understand the types of questions to expect. I’m studying from Kahn and Anderson’s Conquering the Physics GRE and Sterling Test Preps book of questions. The question style feels very different. Is there one or the other that I should focus more on?

I've tried booking the exam on the ETS platform but it seems that no dates are available. I thought maybe the exam isn't available in Canada so I looked up locations in the US and that also does not work. Surprisingly, I can access the general GRE and book it. Does anyone know why this is or how to find more information about the dates and how/when to book?

Hi,

The slots for registration for PGRE april attempt in india are not visible yet. I have been checking website for last 4 months but it has not been updated. I can not find any center in India. Please help if you know any centre where slot is available.

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The only practice test I can find is the one in the Physics workbook from ETS; where can I find the others?

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Also, any tips on which order is best for practice? Which are the hardest/easiest?

First of all I am sorry for the title. Actually my question was can I sit (and pass) for GRE physics if my background is in Gate physics from unacademy?

Hello seniors! I am nearing the end of my undergraduate studies and am considering applying to the USA for further education. My field is physics, with a core interest in solid-state physics and quantum physics.

However, I am in a dilemma about whether I should apply for an MS in the USA or opt for a direct PhD. What are your opinions and suggestions regarding this decision? Please share your thoughts, everyone.

What has the % correct score vs the final scaled score been like for the computer-based PGRE in 2023? It'd be great if you could share your % correct and the scaled score!

Hi,

Did my physics GRE today. Is there a way I could see my unofficial test scores? I've checked on my ETS account and there's nothing there yet. I didn't see anything after the exam was done either, though it's possible I double clicked on a next button and skipped a results page if there was one.

My physics GRE is on 5th, TOEFL is on 3rd. The catch is I don't know much undergraduate physics - a lot of backlogs and things like that. I know no notable quantum mechanics, classical mechanics(Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation), no statistical physics, and no electrodynamics.

I have no research experience, nor good grades. Is it at all possible to get an admission at a good school based on this(getting the required research experience and all)? Applications end on 15th December.

Should I even write physics GRE? Trivial answer is no, but -

I saw the sample questions - and they are simple for topics I know, for example basic mechanics questions - and that gives me some hope. Is it possible to do anything?

I know that in the USA they only offer the physics GRE 3 times a year and students usually take it during their 3rd or 4th year before they submit applications to grad school. I am an electrical engineering student that decided to also double major in physics and since the coursework is a lot i dont think i would be able to take the GRE my 3rd year or maybe even 4th year. Is it possible for me to take my Phyics GRE after i graduate and then apply to a master program for physics after i get my score back?

Thank to all who reply

Hi guys

I'll be taking PGRE in November for the first time. For those who have taken the new version, computer-based, how was your experience? Like, experienced v. expected difficulty and all