The unofficial GRE score report is provided immediately after completing the test, while the official score report is available about 10-15 days after the test date. The unofficial score report is only for the test-taker's reference and cannot be used for official purposes, while the official score report can be sent to schools and institutions for admission or scholarship purposes.
The unofficial GRE scores are generally accurate, but they may vary slightly from the official scores. This is because the unofficial scores are based on the number of questions answered correctly and the difficulty level of the questions, while the official scores are scaled and adjusted based on the performance of all test-takers.
No, the unofficial GRE scores cannot be used for official purposes such as applying to graduate programs. Only the official scores, which are sent directly to schools and institutions by ETS, can be used for admission or scholarship purposes.
Yes, you can retake the GRE if you are not satisfied with your unofficial scores. However, you have to wait at least 21 days before retaking the test and you will have to pay the full test fee again.
Yes, both the unofficial and official GRE scores are valid for 5 years from the date of the test. After 5 years, the scores will expire and cannot be used for admission or scholarship purposes.