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29 Oct 2019, 10:02
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Hi, I’ve taken the Official GMAT twice, and I’ve bombed it twice. I’ve been studying for the GMAT for like a year. I’ve done two courses, had a tutor and did a lot of self study. In the beginning, my practice exams were around 490. My last three exams have been between 550-600. My official GMAT exam in July was 430. My second exam in October was 390. I can’t seem to calm my nerves during the exam and start to stress when I notice I’m screwing up. I canceled both of my scores.
I’m considering switching to the GRE since I think it’ll be better on my nerves - without the algorithm and being able to skip questions. I took a practice exam and got a 550 GMAT equivalent.
Would submitting a GRE instead of a GMAT score make me less competitive when applying to b-school? I was thinking with my background it’s assumed that I’ll be good with the GMAT and I would be frowned upon if I submitted a GRE score. I have a finance degree and three years in corporate finance at a Fortune 500 company. The top schools I am aiming for is Duke and Michigan.
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I’m considering switching to the GRE since I think it’ll be better on my nerves - without the algorithm and being able to skip questions. I took a practice exam and got a 550 GMAT equivalent.
Would submitting a GRE instead of a GMAT score make me less competitive when applying to b-school? I was thinking with my background it’s assumed that I’ll be good with the GMAT and I would be frowned upon if I submitted a GRE score. I have a finance degree and three years in corporate finance at a Fortune 500 company. The top schools I am aiming for is Duke and Michigan.
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29 Oct 2019, 10:15
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Hi,
I can understand your frustration. I can confirm there is no harm in taking GRE rather than GMAT. You just need to see the individual school's requirement whether they accept GRE or not. I believe, mostly do. Now, you have scored equivalent of 550 in GRE shows you have the capability. It's only you need to put your efforts in the right way. Stress is a part of life which you need to learn to control and ease it. Too much stress will hamper your GRE score as well. So, start meditation, it will help. Keep it up and stay relaxed. Give yourself couple of days free and start preparing for GRE. Don't forget to check the school's requirement.
I can understand your frustration. I can confirm there is no harm in taking GRE rather than GMAT. You just need to see the individual school's requirement whether they accept GRE or not. I believe, mostly do. Now, you have scored equivalent of 550 in GRE shows you have the capability. It's only you need to put your efforts in the right way. Stress is a part of life which you need to learn to control and ease it. Too much stress will hamper your GRE score as well. So, start meditation, it will help. Keep it up and stay relaxed. Give yourself couple of days free and start preparing for GRE. Don't forget to check the school's requirement.
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30 Oct 2019, 17:23
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Hi 94Maverick,
First off, as long as your desired schools do not favor the GMAT over the GRE, then you can submit a GRE score without any problems. However, my bigger concern is why, after so much prep, you’ve been unable to improve your GMAT score. I say this because whatever is plaguing you on the GMAT likely will plague you on the GRE.
In any case, if you need some advice on how to move forward with either your GMAT or your GRE prep, feel free to reach out. You also may find it helpful to read the following articles:
The Phases of Preparing for the GMAT
How to Learn More, Learn Faster, and Retain More Knowledge While Preparing for the GMAT
First off, as long as your desired schools do not favor the GMAT over the GRE, then you can submit a GRE score without any problems. However, my bigger concern is why, after so much prep, you’ve been unable to improve your GMAT score. I say this because whatever is plaguing you on the GMAT likely will plague you on the GRE.
In any case, if you need some advice on how to move forward with either your GMAT or your GRE prep, feel free to reach out. You also may find it helpful to read the following articles:
The Phases of Preparing for the GMAT
How to Learn More, Learn Faster, and Retain More Knowledge While Preparing for the GMAT
