GMAT vs GRE

Question

Is it true that Universities that consider both GMAT and GRE for admissions prefer GMAT?

EducationAisle · Answer

I don't think you can get a definitive answer to this question here.

Frankly speaking, if a University advertises that it accepts both GMAT and GRE, but then still surreptitiously  prefers  GMAT, it is just unethical.

SalahT · Answer

What I have seen over the years that taught business degrees prefer GMAT over GRE and research based business degrees prefer GRE over GMAT. However, scores alone doesn't give preferential treatment. If a school accepts both scores, without mentioning which one is preferred, you should opt in for the one you can do better.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi snigdh0699,

I would not say that is necessarily true. To get a definitive answer to your question I'd reach out to the folks in admissions at your desired schools. Lastly, here is a helpful article:

GMAT or GRE, which one should you take?

bb · Answer

False. There are several business schools that have admitted more candidates with the GRE than the GMAT last year (in 2020). Eg. McDonough. And there are a few Top 20's that have a meaningful percentage of GRE score entrants. Here is the data that was used in the US News Rankings, reported by the Business Schools. This data was submitted for the class that started a year ago (not this current class), so a Class of 2022. GMAT vs. GRE.png Posted from my mobile device

RetaketheGMAT · Answer

With the GRE gaining profile and acceptance .... the decision between the two is tougher. There are lots of discussions and articles by experts around this at a general level, but the reality is this:

Schools will judge whether you provided the right test score based upon your unique application characteristics. ie. ultimately it's personal not statistical.

If you have any issues in your profile (over represented group, GPA, undergrad school, quant credentials, work experience quality, gaps, age etc), then a great GMAT score provides a stand-alone strong counterpoint to those weaknesses.

I think that programs are no longer ruling people out for taking the GRE but at the same time it's not providing a boost to their applications like a great GMAT score does.

My experience as a coach for both has been that it's easier to improve your GMAT score than your GRE score.

As I said, ultimately it's about your overall application profile, quant credentials and aptitude for each test that will answer the question of which one is right for you.

Happy to discuss more specifics (based on your profile) if it would help.

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