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No.1 GRE Centre · Nigeria ETS Authorised Partner · Since 2011

Sit the GRE. Score high. Study abroad.

The Graduate Record Examination is your gateway to 1,200+ universities worldwide. Mafit Study Centre is the ETS-authorised registration and preparation centre most Nigerian candidates trust to get there. Pay once, unlock the ₦500,000+ prep library, sit the shorter 1:58 GRE at our Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt centres, and walk out with the score your future earned.

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Fee + Prep ₦320,000 ₦345,000 MAFIT
The Mafit Difference · 04 Reasons

Four reasons Nigerian candidates pick Mafit over every other GRE centre.

Here is what registering your GRE through Mafit actually buys you instead of going it alone or paying a generic prep outlet.

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ETS Authorised

The only partner with direct ETS pipeline in West Africa.

You cannot replicate an ETS partnership running in Nigeria since 2011 with a Magoosh subscription and a Lagos office.

Mafit is one of a tiny handful of ETS-authorised registration partners on the African continent. That status is not a brochure boast. It means our test dates appear in the official ETS slot pool before they hit competitor sites, our reschedule requests bypass the generic support queue, and our candidates receive priority handling when ETS releases new format changes. The shorter 1:58 GRE landed on our prep schedule six weeks before it reached most Nigerian outlets.

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The Free Library

A ₦500,000+ prep arsenal, bundled inside the registration fee.

Other Nigerian centres charge ₦70,000 for lectures alone. Ours are free, and the Magoosh access alone is worth $179.

Your ₦320,000 registration unlocks every premium GRE asset a serious candidate would otherwise spend a fortune assembling. Manhattan 5lb. Magoosh Premium for six months. The Official GRE Super Power Pack from ETS. Six full-length section-adaptive mock tests. Eight AWA Issue essay reviews graded on the official 0 to 6 scale. Princeton Review Premium. Kaplan. Free physical classes four times a week for eight weeks. Free Tag-Team peer study groups every Saturday. We do not sell prep. We bundle it.

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The Scoreboard

Nigeria's only outlet with a verified 325 average.

Our candidates do not score competitively. They score in the top 5 percent of GRE takers globally.

An average 325 on the 260 to 340 scale is not a marketing line. It is the median Mafit cohort score across our 2025 candidate body, tracked against ETS official score releases. A 325 places a Nigerian candidate in the top 12 percent of GRE takers worldwide and inside the realistic admissions band for Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley, Columbia, Michigan and forty other top-50 US graduate programmes. Our top decile crosses 330. Several 2025 candidates scored 336, 337 and one rare 339.

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Nigeria-First

From Sokoto to Akwa Ibom, your GRE travels with you.

We are not a foreign brand parachuted into Lagos. We are Nigerian, by Nigerians, for the 36 states.

Three physical hubs in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. Live online classes that put a candidate in Yola next to one in Calabar in the same Tuesday quant session. Naira-direct payment that bypasses the FX wall every Nigerian dollar card hits when paying ETS directly. Pay Small Small instalments from ₦90,000 so you can begin prep on payday instead of waiting six pay cycles. Admissions placement support that escorts your file from a 325 score to a US graduate school offer and a visa stamp. Every Nigerian state, every payment cycle, every step.

The 2026 GRE Anatomy · Section 03

The GRE is no longer 3:45. It is 1:58.

Since September 2023, ETS has run a shorter GRE. The Issue essay is the only writing task. Verbal and Quant each have two section-adaptive blocks. There is no scheduled break. Your scores release in 8 to 10 days, not 15. Half the Nigerian centres still advertise the old format. We do not.

0:000:300:481:111:321:58
Section 01
Issue Essay 1 prompt
30min
Test begins · AWA opens the GRE
Section 02
Verbal 1 12 questions
18min
Verbal 2 difficulty adapts to your Verbal 1 score
Section 03
Verbal 2 15 questions
23min
No scheduled rest between sections
Section 04
Quant 1 12 questions
21min
Quant 2 difficulty adapts to your Quant 1 score
Section 05
Quant 2 15 questions
26min
End of test · Scores release in 8 to 10 days
Test begins ↑ Section-adaptive break point No scheduled rest ↑ Quant adapts to Quant 1 End. Scores in 8 to 10 days.
01 Analytical Writing

One essay. Thirty minutes. No more Argument task.

The Argument essay has been removed. You write a single 30-minute Issue essay, taking a position on a general topic and defending it with reasoning, evidence and examples. Scored 0 to 6 in half-point steps by an ETS human rater plus the e-rater AI engine. The combined score is rounded.

0-6Score Scale
450-550Target Words
02 Verbal Reasoning

Two adaptive blocks. Vocabulary still rules.

12 questions in 18 minutes (Section 1) then 15 questions in 23 minutes (Section 2). Section 2 difficulty adapts based on Section 1 performance. Question types: Reading Comprehension, Text Completion, Sentence Equivalence. 250 high-frequency words drive most score gains.

130-170Section Range
27Total Questions
03 Quantitative

Two blocks. WAEC maths meets US speed.

12 questions in 21 minutes then 15 questions in 26 minutes. Same section-adaptive logic. Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data analysis. An on-screen basic calculator is provided but speed favours mental maths. Most Nigerian candidates have the content. The art is the pacing.

130-170Section Range
1:45Avg/Question
260340
Total Score Range
810d
Score Release
21d
Retake Wait
5x
Max Attempts Per Year
Score Distribution · Live Calculator

Where will your GRE score sit among 500,000 global candidates?

The GRE bell curve is real. Most candidates cluster between 290 and 315. Turn the dial to see where your projected score lands, and which graduate programmes that band unlocks.

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A 320 places you in the top 10% of GRE candidates worldwide. Realistic admissions target for Georgia Tech, Michigan, NYU and most top-50 US Master's programmes when paired with strong recommendations.

The Roadmap · 12-Week Countdown

Twelve weeks from discovery call to graduate school offer.

The Mafit GRE programme moves on a fixed rhythm. Sign up today, sit your GRE in 12 weeks, hold a US graduate school offer in your inbox before the end of the next quarter. Here is exactly how that timeline runs, week by week.

Today · Day 0 Register now
Week 12 · The Day Score 325+
Week 1

Diagnostic

Baseline mock. Account activations.

Week 2

Verbal core

Text Completion. Sentence Equivalence.

Week 3

Quant arithmetic

Number sense. Calculator strategy.

Week 4

Mock 1

Halfway test. Strategy reset.

Week 5

Reading Comp

Speed reading. Algebra & geometry.

Week 6

Mock 2

AWA peer review. SOP draft starts.

Week 7

Mocks 3 & 4

Back-to-back stamina training.

Week 8

Mocks 5 & 6

Final calibration. Pacing locked.

Week 9 · The Day

Test day

Sit GRE. Score 325+.

Week 10

Scores release

8 to 10 day window. SOP final.

Week 11

Apply

Submit 4 to 6 university applications.

Week 12+

Offers arrive

First admit letters land. Visa prep.

Moment 01
D+1

The day after you register

Your dedicated Mafit GRE counsellor reaches out by phone or WhatsApp. Your 8-week prep schedule is mapped against your application deadline. Magoosh and Manhattan accounts go live in your inbox by end of day.

Moment 02
W4

The halfway mock

Mock 1 lands four weeks in. Most Nigerian candidates score around 310 at this point, a 20-point lift from their diagnostic. Your weak section is identified and a targeted next-four-week plan kicks in.

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W9-10

The score release

Eight to ten days after sitting the GRE, your official score arrives in your ETS inbox. The Mafit admissions desk activates immediately, sending your scores to your shortlisted universities and finalising your Statement of Purpose.

Mafit vs The Rest · The Cold Facts

Why our candidates score +25 points higher than the average Nigerian outlet's.

Three paths to the same GRE test centre. Three radically different outcomes. We pulled the cold numbers from competitor websites, ETS data and our own 2025 cohort. Here is what each path actually delivers.

★ The Mafit Path

Register through Mafit

ETS-authorised. Free 8-week prep. Serving all 36 states.

Discount on official GRE fee₦25,000 offApply code MAFIT at registration
Free 8-week physical & online classesIncluded · ₦180k value
Magoosh GRE Premium (6 months)Free · $179 value
Manhattan 5lb + Kaplan + Official GuideAll bundled
Full-length GRE mocks6 mocks + section adaptive
Peer Tag-Team study groupsWeekly · Saturdays 4pm
Admissions placement supportFrom day 1
Reschedule handling feeWaived · only ETS $50
Other Outlets

Other Nigerian centres

Most charge full ETS price plus a prep fee on top, and treat materials as paid add-ons.

Discount on official GRE feeNone
Free 8-week physical & online classes₦70k+ separate
Magoosh GRE Premium (6 months)Buy yourself
Manhattan 5lb + Kaplan + Official GuideSold separately
Full-length GRE mocksTwo mocks max
Peer Tag-Team study groupsNot offered
Admissions placement supportAdd-on package
Reschedule handling fee₦15,000+ on top
Self Study

Going it alone

YouTube, free Magoosh trials, and one borrowed Manhattan book. The path most low-scorers take.

Discount on official GRE feeNone
Free 8-week physical & online classesNot available
Magoosh GRE Premium (6 months)$179 to buy
Manhattan 5lb + Kaplan + Official Guide₦75k+ in books
Full-length GRE mocks2 PowerPrep only
Peer Tag-Team study groupsBuild it yourself
Admissions placement supportYou handle it
Reschedule handling fee$50 every time

Ten clear wins. One simple choice. Free prep, every state, every payday.

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Pricing · Three Doors

Three ways to register. One cohort of 325 scorers.

No hidden fees. No teaser tiers that upcharge later. Pick the path that fits your situation and your budget, and we deliver the same prep that pushed 142 candidates into US graduate schools last year.

For ETS-paid candidates

GRE Free Prep

"I already registered with ETS. I just need the materials and the classes."

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Zero naira. Zero catch.
  • 8 weeks of free physical & online classes
  • Magoosh Premium access for 6 months
  • Manhattan 5lb book access
  • Official Super Power Pack from ETS
  • 2 full-length Mafit mocks
  • Peer Tag-Team study groups
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★ Most Nigerian candidates

Register + Full Prep

"Bundle the test fee, all materials and 8 weeks of prep into one payment, and save ₦25,000."

₦320,000 ₦345,000
Code MAFIT · Pay Small Small from ₦90k
  • Official ETS GRE test fee covered
  • 4 score reports to universities included
  • Everything in Free Prep, plus
  • 6 full-length section-adaptive mocks
  • 8 AWA Issue essay reviews
  • Admissions placement from day 1
  • Reschedule handling waived
Register · code MAFIT →
For candidates who want it all handled

GRE + Admission processing

"I want my GRE and my university applications handled in the same package."

Varies
Pricing based on your programme list
  • Full Register + Prep bundle
  • Admission application processing
  • University shortlisting and selection
  • Statement of Purpose support
  • Application submission and follow-up
  • Admission and visa interview coaching
  • End-to-end support to your offer letter
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GRE Test Dates Nigeria · Live Calendar

Upcoming GRE test dates in Nigeria. Pick yours, lock it in.

The computer-based GRE General Test runs at test centres in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Owerri. The dates below are the GRE test dates for 2026, with 9am and 2pm sittings. Reserve early, the best dates fill first.

Centre
Centres
Lagos · Abuja · PH · Owerri

Four GRE test centres across Nigeria. TOEFL, GRE and GMAT capable.

Test Fee
₦320,000

Includes ETS official fee + 8-week prep + materials. Code MAFIT for ₦25k off.

Reschedule Window
4 days prior

Reschedule up to 4 calendar days before your test. Mafit waives the handling fee.

Score Release
8 to 10 days

Official score reports in your ETS inbox plus four free university score sends.

Help Centre

GRE Nigeria 2026 . Frequently Asked Questions

Fourteen deep-dive answers covering every angle of taking the GRE in Nigeria. Tap any tab to expand the topic. Each question is answered with the same depth Nigerian candidates would get on a one-on-one Mafit counselling call.

Everything you are wondering

GRE in Nigeria, asked.

Q1How much does the GRE cost in Nigeria in 2026?
The standard GRE General Test fee in Nigeria in 2026 is $220 USD , which translates to roughly ₦345,000 depending on the prevailing CBN exchange rate. This is the global pricing set by the Educational Testing Service that administers the GRE worldwide. When you register for the GRE through Mafit Study Centre, you unlock a ₦25,000 discount using promo code MAFIT , bringing your total GRE registration cost in Nigeria to just ₦320,000 . This makes Mafit the most affordable official GRE registration outlet in Nigeria today. What sets your Mafit registration apart from a direct ETS booking is everything bundled with it. Your fee includes 8 weeks of free physical classes, free live online lectures, six full-length mock tests, Magoosh GRE Premium access, the Official GRE Super Power Pack from ETS, the Manhattan 5 lb book, Kaplan GRE, Princeton Review GRE Premium and over 1,800 practice questions at no additional cost. Mafit Tip Apply discount code MAFIT at registration to receive your ₦25,000 reduction. The discount cannot be combined with other promotions but it is the largest single discount any GRE outlet in Nigeria offers right now.
Q2What is the MAFIT discount and how do I apply it?
MAFIT is Mafit's exclusive promo code that gives Nigerian candidates a ₦25,000 discount on the standard GRE registration. Instead of paying the full ₦345,000 equivalent, you pay ₦320,000 . To apply MAFIT, simply mention the code when you register through Mafit, either via our online registration page or by calling +234 201 330 9487. The discount is applied automatically at checkout. It cannot be stacked with other promotions and applies to first-time GRE registrations.
Q3Why does my Nigerian debit card fail on the ETS GRE payment page?
Three reasons, all stacking against you: Naira card FX limits. The CBN restricts international transactions on most Nigerian naira cards to a $20 monthly limit. The GRE fee is $220, which exceeds the cap. ETS card decline policy. Even before the limits, ETS has flagged Nigerian-issued cards as high-risk because of repeated failed transactions and chargebacks from card-not-present fraud. They auto-decline most Nigerian BINs (Bank Identification Numbers). Currency mismatch. ETS bills in USD only. Even when a transaction passes the FX limit, it bounces because the card cannot settle in dollars. The result is that almost no Nigerian candidate can pay ETS directly from their naira card. The workarounds are listed below.
Q4How do I pay for the GRE from Nigeria in 2026?
You have four working paths, in order of how Mafit candidates use them: Pay Mafit in naira directly. The simplest. Bank transfer to Mafit at the prevailing daily rate (around ₦320,000 with MAFIT discount). We pay ETS in USD on your behalf. No FX headache for you. Pay4Me app. A third-party service. You fund the app in naira, it pays ETS in USD. The exchange rate is competitive but you pay a transaction fee on top. EverTry virtual dollar card. You fund an EverTry virtual card in naira, then use it as a normal dollar card on the ETS site. Works well but you carry the FX risk yourself. Domiciliary account. If you have a USD domiciliary account at a Nigerian bank with a dollar debit card, you can pay ETS directly. Most candidates do not have this. Of the four, paying Mafit in naira directly is the only one where you know your total cost upfront with no FX surprises. We absorb the conversion risk on your behalf.
Q5Can I pay for the GRE in instalments in Nigeria?
Yes. The official ETS pathway requires payment in full at registration, but Mafit operates a Pay Small Small plan that lets you secure your GRE date with as little as ₦90,000 . You complete the balance in two or three instalments before your test date. The plan works like this. Pay ₦90,000 today to lock your test date and unlock your prep. Pay ₦115,000 by week four of prep. Pay the remaining ₦115,000 by week seven, three weeks before your sitting. Your seat is held for the entire period as long as the schedule is honoured. Pay Small Small is the same price as paying in full, with no interest. It exists so Nigerian candidates can start GRE prep immediately while spreading the financial commitment across two pay cycles. Mafit Tip Most candidates time their first payment with payday and their final payment one full payday before the sitting. We will help you map a payment schedule on your discovery call.
Q6How far in advance should I book my GRE test date?
Book at least 10 to 12 weeks before your sitting . That gives you 8 weeks of full Mafit prep, plus a 2-week mock sprint, plus a one-week buffer for unexpected interruptions like NEPA outages or family commitments. From a university application angle, work backwards from the earliest deadline on your list. Most US Fall 2027 graduate applications close between December 1 and January 15. ETS releases scores in 8 to 10 days, but allow a 5-day buffer for score reports to reach the universities. So your latest possible GRE date for a December 1 deadline is around October 25. Lagos slots fill fastest for Monday and Thursday morning sittings. If you have a specific date in mind, book at least 8 weeks ahead, preferably 12.
Q7Where are the GRE test centres in Nigeria?
There are three computer-based GRE test centres physically located in Nigeria: Lagos. Mafit centre at 3rd Floor, MAN House, 77 Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja. Abuja. Mafit centre at 5th Floor, Unity Bank Towers, Plot 785, 1 Herbert Macaulay Way, Central Business District. Port Harcourt. Mafit centre at Riz Plaza, Plot 19, Stadium Road, Rumuomasi, Rivers State. For all other states, you sit the GRE either at one of these three centres after arranging travel, or you book the GRE at Home remote option, which lets you sit the official GRE from your bedroom with a webcam and live ETS proctor. The GRE Subject Test is administered only in Lagos and Abuja, and only when your specific subject is required by a university.
Q8How long is the new shorter GRE in 2026?
The current GRE General Test runs for 1 hour and 58 minutes . ETS reduced the test from the older 3 hours 45 minutes format in September 2023, and that shorter structure has remained the standard for 2024, 2025 and 2026. If a centre in Nigeria still advertises a 3 hour 45 minute GRE, that information is out of date. Mafit was the first registration partner in Nigeria to fully restructure prep around the shorter test. Common Myth Some say the shorter GRE is easier. That is incorrect. With fewer questions, each question carries more weight on your final score. The test is more efficient, not less rigorous.
Q9How long should I prepare for the GRE in Nigeria?
Most Nigerian candidates need 8 to 12 weeks of focused preparation to reach a 320 plus GRE score from a cold start. The Mafit GRE programme runs over 8 weeks of structured classes, plus a final two-week revision and mock sprint. The exact length depends on three factors: Your starting baseline. A diagnostic mock in week one tells us where you are. Candidates already in the 305 to 315 range need only 6 weeks of targeted work. Candidates starting below 290 should plan for 10 to 12 weeks. Your target score. A 310 target needs less than a 325 target. The difference between 310 and 325 is the difference between accurate basics and mastery of GRE traps. Your weekly study hours. 12 hours a week works for most. Below 8 hours a week, you should add a fourth week.
Q10What does the 8-week Mafit GRE class look like week by week?
The 8-week programme is structured as follows: Week 1. Diagnostic mock. Verbal and Quant baseline tests. AWA Issue essay framework. Magoosh and Manhattan account activation. Week 2. Verbal Reasoning. Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence vocabulary patterns. Reading Comprehension drills. Week 3. Quantitative Reasoning. Arithmetic and number properties. Calculator strategy and mental maths shortcuts. Week 4. Mock 1 plus debrief. Algebra and word problems. Issue essay drafting. Week 5. Reading Comprehension at speed. Geometry, coordinate geometry. Quantitative Comparison patterns. Week 6. Mock 2 plus debrief. Data interpretation. Issue essay practice with peer review. Week 7. Mock 3 and Mock 4. Section adaptive pacing. Verbal high-frequency words. Week 8. Mock 5 and Mock 6. Test day rehearsal. Score release walk-through. Classes meet four times a week. Monday and Wednesday cover Verbal. Tuesday and Thursday cover Quant. Friday is AWA plus open clinic. Weekend Tag-Team sessions are peer-led.
Q11How many full-length mocks does Mafit provide and when do I take them?
You get six full-length GRE mocks through Mafit, plus two free PowerPrep tests from ETS, totalling eight realistic simulations. The mock schedule is: Mock 0 (Diagnostic). Week 1. Untimed if needed, just to establish baseline. Mock 1. End of week 4. Halfway checkpoint. Mock 2. End of week 6. Strategy calibration mock. Mocks 3 and 4. Week 7. Back-to-back to test stamina under realistic conditions. Mocks 5 and 6. Week 8. Final calibration. Mock 5 should be your best score before test day. Every mock is scored on the official 130 to 170 scale per section, using the same section adaptive logic as the real GRE. We provide a question-by-question debrief within 48 hours.
Q12What is a good GRE score for a Nigerian candidate in 2026?
A good GRE score is 320 or above on the 260 to 340 scale. This means a combined Verbal plus Quantitative score of 320, with both sections balanced. What "good" means varies by destination and programme tier: Top 10 US universities (Harvard, MIT, Stanford): 330 plus, with section scores above 165. Top 25 US universities (Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, Berkeley): 325 plus. Top 50 US universities (Georgia Tech, Michigan, NYU): 315 plus. Mid-tier US graduate schools: 305 to 315. Programmes that accept GRE optionally: 300 plus shows commitment. For STEM programmes (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Maths), the Quantitative score matters most. Aim for 165 plus on Quant. For humanities and business, Verbal carries more weight. Aim for 160 plus on Verbal.
Q13How long are GRE scores valid for university applications?
GRE scores are valid for five years from your test date. A GRE taken in January 2026 will count for applications submitted up to December 2030. ETS automatically retires scores older than five years from your reportable record. Most US universities want scores from within three years. A few competitive programmes prefer scores from within two years. Always check the specific programme website. For Nigerian candidates planning to apply for a Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 intake, taking the GRE between now and June 2026 gives you ample buffer. Mafit Tip Do not delay your GRE waiting for a perfect prep moment. Sit it once in your target window. If your score is below target, you can retake. If it is above target, the score sits in your ETS account ready to send when applications open.
Q14If I score below my target, can I retake the GRE?
Yes. You can retake the GRE up to five times in a rolling 12-month period , with a 21-day waiting period between attempts. So if your first attempt is January 5, your earliest retake is January 26. Most Mafit candidates score in their target range on the first attempt. For those who retake, the typical score jump is 8 to 14 points, especially when the gap is on Quant. We design a focused 21-day retake plan with daily Magoosh drills, two refresher mocks and an AWA tune-up. Common Myth Some Nigerian candidates believe universities frown on multiple GRE attempts. They do not. Universities see your best ScoreSelect score, and many admissions officers say it is better to retake and improve than to apply with a weak score.
Q15Should I take the GRE or the GMAT for an MBA?
Both the GRE and GMAT are accepted by virtually every top global MBA programme in 2026, including Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Wharton, INSEAD, London Business School and Lagos Business School. Schools officially state they have no preference between the two. In practice, the GRE is the better choice for Nigerian MBA candidates in three situations: You are also considering a Master's degree. The GRE keeps both MBA and MS doors open. The GMAT is MBA-only. You are stronger in Verbal than Quant. GRE Verbal is more vocabulary-heavy and forgiving than GMAT Verbal, which leans on logical reasoning that some candidates find harder. You prefer flexible pacing. GRE lets you skip and return within a section. GMAT does not. The GMAT remains slightly preferred at some traditional finance and consulting recruiters. If your post-MBA target is a major Wall Street bank or McKinsey, ask alumni from those firms what they took.
Q16Is the GRE required for US graduate school applications?
Mostly yes. The United States is the GRE's home market and over 1,200 US universities accept GRE scores for graduate admission. For Master's and PhD programmes in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and most professional fields, the GRE is either required or strongly recommended. Notable exceptions are MBA programmes (which accept GRE or GMAT), JD law programmes (which accept LSAT or GRE), and the growing list of test-optional programmes mentioned in the previous panel. Nigerian candidates make up one of the larger international GRE candidate pools applying to US universities, particularly to STEM Master's programmes in Texas, California, New York, Massachusetts and Georgia.
The Mafit Promise · Year 19

Your GRE score is the only thing standing between you and a US Master's offer letter.

We do not promise miracles. We promise a system, refined in Nigeria since 2011, that prepares candidates properly and stands with you from registration to your score report. Register today and put yourself on the path abroad.