Join Our Instagram Live • January 16 at 7:00 PM CET / 1:00 PM EST

If you’re planning to apply to graduate school — whether in engineering, business, sciences, healthcare, or the humanities — choosing the right admissions test is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. For thousands of students worldwide, the GRE® General Test has become a flexible, widely accepted option that helps keep more graduate programs and career pathways open. 

On January 16, Study in the USA and ETS, the makers of the GRE, are hosting a special Instagram Live session designed to help you feel confident, informed, and ready to take the next step in your graduate journey.

This student-led conversation will give you real insights into what the GRE is like, how to prepare, and why it may be the best choice for your future.

Why Attend This Live Session?

This session is designed especially for students who are:

• Applying to graduate programs in the U.S. or abroad
   
• Deciding between the GRE and other graduate admissions tests like the GMAT
   
• Unsure what the GRE actually tests or how hard it is
   
• Looking for real student experiences about test day
   
• Wanting practical prep tips that actually work

Instagram Live Details

Event Title:
Think Grad School, Think GRE: A Student’s Perspective on Making the Smart Choice

📅 Date: January 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM CET / 1:00 PM EST
📍 Where: Live on Instagram @studyintheusa 

You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of why the GRE is known for being:

✔️ Flexible

Accepted for thousands of graduate programs — including engineering, business, STEM, psychology, public health, and more.

✔️ Approachable

Students often report that the structure of the GRE feels intuitive and manageable, even if English is not their first language.

✔️ Opportunity-Expanding

A strong score can strengthen your applicationand widen your program options — giving you more pathways and more chances to succeed.

Meet the Student Panelists

This live session features three international graduate students who took the GRE and used it to enter competitive programs at Purdue University and beyond. They’ll share what they wish they had known, what surprised them most, and how the GRE helped shape their academic journey.

• Juliana Pereira – Ph.D. Student, Geotechnical Engineering, Purdue University

Juliana researches seismic stability of lunar lava tubes and shares how the  GRE supported her entry into a highly competitive engineering program.

• Alexia R. Hunt – Clinical Research Professional

Alexia took the GRE before earning her master’s degree in Clinical Research Organization & Management. She now works in hematology-oncology research and is excited to share how the GRE supported her entry into specialized healthcare and pharmaceutical fields.

• Luz María Agudelo Urrego – Ph.D. Student, Civil Engineering, Purdue University

Specializing in computational modeling and finite element analysis, Luz María discusses her test-day experience and GRE prep strategy that helped her get into Purdue’s engineering program. 

What You’ll Learn

During this session, you’ll hear:

• Real GRE test-day experiences
   
• Study tips and prep strategies that worked
   
• Why they chose the GRE over other exams
   
• What surprised them most about the GRE
   
• How the GRE influenced their admission outcomes
   
• Advice for international students feeling nervous about the exam
   

You’ll also have the chance to ask your questions live — from study timelines to score expectations to how the GRE fits different career paths.

Don’t Miss This Live Event!

If you want clarity, confidence, and real insight from students who’ve successfully taken the GRE and entered top graduate programs, this session is for you.

👉 Follow @studyintheusa and @gregeneraltest on Instagram
👉 Mark your calendar for January 16
👉 Join the live chat and bring your questions!

Start your graduate journey with the test that gives you more programs, more chances, and more opportunities.

Think grad school, think GRE. To learn more about GRE, click here.