GMAT vs. GRE

Read about the GMAT and GRE to decide which test you need to take.

What is the GMAT?

GMAT(Graduate Management Admission Test)
The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a required part of the admissions process for most business schools. Business schools will often state their requirements on the admissions page of their website. In addition, some graduate finance and economics programs use the GMAT.

Since 1999, the GMAT has been available only as a CAT (computer-adaptive test) that adapts to your performance as you take the test.


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What is the GRE?

GRE(Graduate Record Exam)
The GRE (Graduate Record Exam) is used by graduate school programs to assess applicants. Business school and law school applicants generally do not take the GRE. The GRE comes in several different forms: the subject tests (such as psychology or computer science) and the GRE General Exam. Check with the web sites of graduate schools to find out which tests they require for admissions.

Since 1999, the GRE General Exam has been available only as a CAT (computer-adaptive test) that adapts to your performance as you take the test.

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GRE scores vs. GMAT scores

A GRE vs. GMAT score comparison is difficult, but in general the GMAT is the harder exam. Put side-by-side, the GMAT math and reading comprehension questions are more difficult for the comparable skill level. International students may find the GRE harder because of the vocabulary required. The question of GMAT or GRE will probably be determined by the requirements of the graduate programs. Virtually all major business schools require the GMAT as well as some graduate economics programs. The GRE is used for non-business related graduate programs.