What Is a Good GRE Score in 2026? | Real Numbers, Real Benchmarks

Описание: “What’s a good GRE score?” Most people in test prep avoid giving a straight answer. In this video, I don’t.

I’m Erika with Target Test Prep, and today I break down what a good GRE score actually looks like in 2026—using real percentile data, real admitted student ranges, and real scenarios. We’ll look at this question from multiple angles so you can stop guessing and start setting the right target.

For context, I earned a 339 GRE score, with a 169 on Quant and a perfect 170 on Verbal. I’ll use official ETS percentiles and real program benchmarks to show you how to interpret scores the right way.

We’ll cover what a good GRE score means for:

• All test takers (based on updated percentiles)
• Specific graduate programs and schools
• You—based on your starting point, timeline, and goals

By the end of this video, you’ll understand why a single “good score” number is misleading—and how to define a score target that actually makes sense for your situation.

What You’ll Learn:

What GRE scores correspond to the 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile
When a 325+ GRE score is and is not good enough
How graduate programs evaluate GRE scores differently
Why the 75th percentile is a guideline—not a cutoff
How to define a “good” GRE score based on your improvement potential

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:29 Question #1: What is a good test score for all test takers?
01:36 Question #2: What is a good test score for specific programs?
04:38 Question #3: What is a good test score for you?
06:37 Outro

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