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Confused About GMAT Focus Scores and University Requirements 18 Oct 2025, 03:32
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Hi everyone!
I'm planning to apply for a Master’s in Finance (EDHEC, Bocconi, Audencia, and some other business schools). On most university websites, they mention the GMAT score range that gives you a good chance of admission — for example, I know that for Bocconi it's around 650.
However, I’m not sure whether they’re referring to the old GMAT or the GMAT Focus Edition. They usually don’t specify this.
For instance, my GMAT Focus Edition score is 615, which corresponds roughly to 660–670 on the previous GMAT scale. So theoretically, it should be enough for Bocconi.
Does anyone know if universities are now updating their score requirements to reflect the Focus Edition scale, or are they still listing scores based on the old GMAT?
Thanks in advance for any insights!
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Confused About GMAT Focus Scores and University Requirements 18 Oct 2025, 07:37
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Check school website & contact adcoms for better clarity
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Confused About GMAT Focus Scores and University Requirements Updated on: 24 Oct 2025, 17:59
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For Bocconi, I think it's quite clear now:

" What GMAT/GRE score do I need?
It is very unusual for us to accept candidates with a total Gmat score below 650/a total Gmat Focus Edition score below 595 or a total Gre score below 158/160. The Gmat scores of admitted applicants vary across classes ranging from 650 to 750 (A Gmat score of 700+ or a Gre score of 165+ can add weight to your application). The Gmat Focus Edition scores of admitted candidates can vary ranging from 595 to 755. "
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More and more schools are reporting both the old GMAT ("Classic" or "10th Edition") and GMAT Focus scores now. If it's not specified, you can only judge based on context or historical scores.

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Hi everyone!
I'm planning to apply for a Master’s in Finance (EDHEC, Bocconi, Audencia, and some other business schools). On most university websites, they mention the GMAT score range that gives you a good chance of admission — for example, I know that for Bocconi it's around 650.
However, I’m not sure whether they’re referring to the old GMAT or the GMAT Focus Edition. They usually don’t specify this.
For instance, my GMAT Focus Edition score is 615, which corresponds roughly to 660–670 on the previous GMAT scale. So theoretically, it should be enough for Bocconi.
Does anyone know if universities are now updating their score requirements to reflect the Focus Edition scale, or are they still listing scores based on the old GMAT?
Thanks in advance for any insights!
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Confused About GMAT Focus Scores and University Requirements 24 Oct 2025, 09:22
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Good question for Dexter43 as well!
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Confused About GMAT Focus Scores and University Requirements Updated on: 24 Oct 2025, 14:28
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Hello,
When a business school mentions that its average GMAT score is around a certain number, it is important to understand which version of the test they are referring to, especially now that both the GMAT Original (OG) and the GMAT Focus Edition are in use

If a school such as Audencia reports an average GMAT score of around 690, it most likely refers to the original GMAT rather than the Focus Edition.
You can make a quick and accurate judgment by following these steps:

Check the school ranking --> Look at the reported average --> Confirm through official information--> Visit the school’s admissions website or class profile to see if they specify which GMAT version the score refers to

In general, the higher the school’s ranking, the higher the expected GMAT average. When you see a figure such as 680 or above for a well-ranked business school, it almost always refers to the original GMAT

PS : Except the top schools in US,most of the european schools have averages equal to 645-655 (FE), so if they mention something that is above 700 or near 690 its mostly the OG one in my opinion
zhopkabobra
Hi everyone!
I'm planning to apply for a Master’s in Finance (EDHEC, Bocconi, Audencia, and some other business schools). On most university websites, they mention the GMAT score range that gives you a good chance of admission — for example, I know that for Bocconi it's around 650.
However, I’m not sure whether they’re referring to the old GMAT or the GMAT Focus Edition. They usually don’t specify this.
For instance, my GMAT Focus Edition score is 615, which corresponds roughly to 660–670 on the previous GMAT scale. So theoretically, it should be enough for Bocconi.
Does anyone know if universities are now updating their score requirements to reflect the Focus Edition scale, or are they still listing scores based on the old GMAT?
Thanks in advance for any insights!
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