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Thank you both for the kind words and confidence boost :)

1) I read on a few forums that MBA programs have a slight (internal) bias/preference for folks who did GMAT since that test was made exclusively for MBA and shows more focus? Just wanted to be sure that if I don't submit a GMAT and use my GRE score from my prior CS Masters an admissions officer wouldn't view that as me being lazy? :)

2) Any thoughts on giving the GMAT a 3rd time or do you think that is a waste@? Perhaps with less intense preparation and more of clear mind (I have already completed 11 practice exams, and all of the the Magoosh, Manhattan Prep Official Guide content). Maybe I just went overboard before the first 2 exams? bb
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having scored an average of 750-770 on my 6 OG practice exams I am also somewhat tempted to give the GMAT a 3rd time and see what happens.
I would be fine with a third attempt, provided you make yourself a promise that this going to be your last attempt, come what may!
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I have not heard of a preference from the Admissions. We may hang out on different forums :-o You can watch these 2 videos specifically about your GMAT vs. GRE question. Also, I recommend joining MBA Spotlight Virtual MBA Fair (looks like you are registered!) for the HBS/Stanford sessions and you are welcome to ask your questions there directly to the AdCom. I don't think you need to take the GMAT really unless your GRE is expiring this year.






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Thank you both for the kind words and confidence boost :)

1) I read on a few forums that MBA programs have a slight (internal) bias/preference for folks who did GMAT since that test was made exclusively for MBA and shows more focus? Just wanted to be sure that if I don't submit a GMAT and use my GRE score from my prior CS Masters an admissions officer wouldn't view that as me being lazy? :)

2) Any thoughts on giving the GMAT a 3rd time or do you think that is a waste@? Perhaps with less intense preparation and more of clear mind (I have already completed 11 practice exams, and all of the the Magoosh, Manhattan Prep Official Guide content). Maybe I just went overboard before the first 2 exams? bb
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