For the "Choose 2" Exam, there are three problems from each of two subject areas for a total of six problems. Students select three questions to answer during the 2-hour exam period, with at least one question from each subject area. The Graduate Committee looks at the exam and decides whether or not you show a reasonable amount of understanding of the subject. To help the decision, we initially grade each problem on a scale of 0-20, resulting in a maximum score of 60 points.
For the "Core" Exam, there are three problems from each of the three core subject areas (Math 620, Math 630, and Math 670). Students select one question from each area, and a fourth question to answer during the 2-hour-30-minute exam period. Each problem is graded on a scale of 0-20 resulting in a maximum score of 80 points.
A passing score is at least 84 out of a possible 140 points (60%). Anyone who scores near the borderline will be reviewed by multiple graders to ensure fairness.