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Who takes it? |
Exclusively for MBA and some economics programs. |
Accepted by graduate school and over 250 MBA programs. |
Advantages |
Shows business schools that you are serious about getting an MBA. |
Perfect if you are applying to both MBA and graduate school programs. The GRE is an easier test both in structure and content. |
Who should take it? |
Students determined to get into a good business school. |
Laid back students applying to both business and graduate schools. |
Inside scoop |
- Investment banks and recruiters will review your GMAT scores for employment. They generally don't view GRE scores seriously.
- Business schools like the GMAT more (but they don't openly state this).
- The GMAT is the "gold standard."
- It is not uncommon for GMAT students to spend hundreds of hours preparing.
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- Generally easier for most students than the GMAT.
- The GRE has an easier grading curve. Getting into the 99th percentile on the GMAT is close to impossible.
- You won't waste months in test preparation.
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Challenging sections |
- Sentence Correction (grammar)
- Excruciatingly difficult math section where many students get close to perfect scores.
- Given adequate time and effort, the GMAT can be mastered, just don't expect to have a life. The GMAT favors determined students.
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- Hard for international students to master vocabulary on a short term basis.
- Two writing sections mean a greater emphasis on writing.
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