The GRE® Pitch: Taking the GRE for Admission to Business School
Did you know that a growing number of MBA programs are now accepting GRE General Test scores for admission? In fact, more than 250 MBA programs have signed on so far. And that translates into more options for you! So before you apply to business school, find out what admissions tests your schools will accept.
Admissions trends show that more and more undergrads are interested in business school. And business schools are looking for a diverse admission pool, not just candidates with a background in business.
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What are the differences between the GMAT® and GRE?
Here’s a handy chart to help you compare the two tests.
| | GRE | GMAT |
| Why Take It | The test is required for admission to most graduate schools and a growing number of business schools. | The test is required for admission to most business schools.
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| Test Structure | The GRE consists of a 75-minute Analytical Writing section, a 30- minute Verbal Reasoning section, and a 45-minute Quantitative Reasoning section. | The GMAT features two 30-minute Analytical Writing Assessment sections, a 75-minute Quantitative Ability section and a 75-minute Verbal section. |
| Test Format | Offered in paper-based and computer-adaptive formats. | The GMAT is a computer-adaptive test. |
| How It’s Scored | Verbal Score (200 to 800 points); Math Score (200-800 points); Analytical Writing (0 to 6 points). | The overall, or composite, GMAT score ranges from 200 to 800 in 10-point increments. |
| Cost | $150 | $250 |
| Testing Time | 3+ hours depending on the format | 3.5 hours |
| How Long Are Scores Valid For? | 5 years | 5 years |
Which schools accept the GRE?
Our goal is to help you to get into one of your top-choice business schools. We recommend you research the schools you’re interested in and find out if they also accept the GRE. Click here to see the list of the 250+ schools that currently accept both the GRE and the GMAT.
Which test is right for me?
The best way to determine whether the GMAT or GRE is better suited to your abilities is to get your feet wet with a practice test for each exam. Getting into business school is competitive and you don’t want to take an actual GRE or GMAT sight unseen. We offer FREE full-length computer-adaptive diagnostic tests for both the GRE and the GMAT.
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How will business schools look at my GRE score?
Comparing your GMAT and GRE scores is like comparing apples to oranges. Both ETS (the folks who administer the GRE) and GMAC (the folks who administer the GMAT) use comparison tools to put students’ scores into perspective. Many MBA programs that accept the GRE use the ETS comparison tool as a benchmark. So the smart thing to do is to research your chosen schools to see what score range is required for admission.
Check out the ETS Comparison Tool
Check out the GMAC Comparison Tool
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