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GMAT vs GRE [#permalink] New post   29 Dec 2014, 17:17
Hoping to get some advice. I studied long and hard for the GMAT and more or less bombed the test. I took a number of months off, and now I am thinking of attacking taking the exam again. With that being said, I have been heavily considering taking the GRE as I think it caters to my skill sets more, and it feels more comfortable. Would you advise against this or would this be an OK option? I feel like I am at this cross road, and I am really struggling with which way to go. I feel like I dont want to discount the hours and money I spent on the GMAT, but just one practice test with the GRE and I felt 100x more comfortable. I don't want to make the wrong decision and screw up my exam again. If anyone can provide advice it would be much appreciated.

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GMAT vs GRE [#permalink] New post   29 Dec 2014, 20:49
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kpetters10 wrote:
Hoping to get some advice. I studied long and hard for the GMAT and more or less bombed the test. I took a number of months off, and now I am thinking of attacking taking the exam again. With that being said, I have been heavily considering taking the GRE as I think it caters to my skill sets more, and it feels more comfortable. Would you advise against this or would this be an OK option? I feel like I am at this cross road, and I am really struggling with which way to go. I feel like I dont want to discount the hours and money I spent on the GMAT, but just one practice test with the GRE and I felt 100x more comfortable. I don't want to make the wrong decision and screw up my exam again. If anyone can provide advice it would be much appreciated.

Many thanks!


GRE is increasingly gaining acceptance in B-Schools admission process. A great GRE score is certainly better than an average GMAT score. Find out whether your target schools accept GRE - if they do, go ahead with it. If you are worrying about the hours and money spent on GMAT, think about the hours and money you will spend reapplying to B schools if you don't get admit the first time with a low GMAT score.
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Re: GMAT vs GRE [#permalink] New post   30 Dec 2014, 04:16
Is it just a feeling or can you say why exactly you feel much more comfortable with the GRE? I am just curious
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Re: GMAT vs GRE [#permalink] New post   30 Dec 2014, 14:52
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I think a lot of the work you've put it on the GMAT will help you on the GRE, but have you taken a GRE practice test? Start there and see if you really are better positioned to gain from a switch.
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Re: GMAT vs GRE [#permalink] New post   30 Dec 2014, 22:48
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Hi kpetters10,

Many Business Schools accept the GMAT or the GRE as part of the application process, so if you have a list of Business Schools that you're planning to apply to, then you should check to see if each accepts either score of just the GMAT.

You mentioned taking a practice GRE already.

1) Was this an Official GRE MST or from a GRE Prep company?
2) Did you take the entire MST (including the Essays)?
3) How did you score?

4) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

If you have not yet done so, then you can download 2 free MSTs from ETS (www.ets.org) for additional practice.

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