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1 Total Time: The computer-delivered GRE takes 3 hours and 45 minutes for the average student.  Experts recommend sitting for the GRE exam one year prior to entering graduate school. This allows for ample study time and the option to retake it if desired.
Basic GRE Facts. 1  The GRE General is administered by computer year-round. 2  Register to take the GRE at a test center near you. 3  The fee for the GRE is $160 in the US and US Territories, $90 in all other locations.  On Test Day arrive 30 minutes early to complete any 1  paperwork. Bring identification to the test center.