“What’s a good GRE score?” Most test prep advice dodges the question. This video doesn’t.

In this video, Erika Tyler-John from Target Test Prep breaks down what a good GRE score actually looks like in 2026, using real ETS percentile data, real admitted-student score ranges, and real-world scenarios. Instead of guessing, you’ll learn how to set a score target that actually makes sense.

Drawing on her own 339 GRE score (169 Quant, 170 Verbal), Erika explains how to interpret GRE scores correctly and avoid common misconceptions about percentiles and benchmarks.

In this video, you’ll learn what a good GRE score means for:

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

By the end, you’ll understand why there’s no single “good GRE score”—and how to define the right score target 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

If you’re aiming to boost your GRE Quant score and want a cleaner, more reliable way to handle difficult rate questions, this is a strategy worth mastering.




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Warmest regards,

Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep