GMAT or GRE? The Best test for Your MBA

Question

Excellent article on the difference between the GMAT and GRE, and the best test to take for your specific needs. There's also a great chart that shows GRE to GMAT conversions.

Click here for article:

https://www.mbaivyleague.com/2016/06/13/ ... at-or-gre/

HiLine · Answer

I highly doubt that Oxford, Cambridge, and INSEAD prefer the GRE as stated in the article. Waiting to be proved wrong.

And why is the title "the best test" instead of "the better test"? To my knowledge, there is not a third test option. Waiting to be proved wrong here as well.

HiLine · Answer

I have another question:

How are GRE scores factored into an MBA program's published GMAT range?

MBAIvy · Answer

Hi Highline,
Thank you for your comments, and I certainly open this topic up for discussion, and would love to hear from more people.

The reason my opinion is that the non-U.S. schools I mentioned prefer the GRE, is simply because of my experience with their admissions officers -- students applying to Oxford or Cambridge, for example, are more likely to also be applying for a joint degree in the graduate school (an Master in Finance, for example) or a joint degree alongside the MBA that is more academic in nature.

Straight MBA programs that especially cater to those in the finance industries, prefer the GMAT.

MBAIvy · Answer

In terms of your other question... use the chart within my article that shows you how to convert GRE scores to their GMAT equivalent.

MBAIvy · Answer

Also want to add, that to get in to a "Top Ten" business school, your GMAT really needs to hit 680, and break 700 to be truly competitive. I have seen people get into a Top Ten with lower scores, so it does happen, but this is just a good guideline to shoot for!

AjiteshArun · Answer

Did you use ETS data to make this chart? The ETS added score ranges (quite some time back) to help address reliability problems with their data.

HiLine · Answer

Saying that these MBA programs prefer the GRE is a long shot from the facts you stated, isn't it?

I think you misinterpreted my question. I asked how GRE scores factor into an MBA program's published GMAT score range. Let's take an extreme, completely made up example. If the GMAT scores submitted by 50% of students enrolled have a range of 700-750, and the GRE scores submitted by the other 50% are all 340, will the MBA program publish 700-750 as their GMAT score range or would they rather publish 700-800?

You also ignored my question on why you said "best" instead of "better" if there are only two tests.

	Target Test Prep - Save up to $599 $400 Discount + $99 Bonus GMAT Club Tests
	e-GMAT: 60% Off on GMAT Focus Get to 735+ from any starting point
	Magoosh increases your score, guaranteed - 15% off ALL Magoosh GMAT plans with code GMATCLUB15 + Free GMAT Club Tests.
	Manhattan Prep: $99 Bonus Score Higher on Your GMAT Exam. Guaranteed.
	Experts' Global - ~~$1720~~ $960 End-to-End GMAT Prep + App Support: 150+ Videos, 2000+ Questions, 15 FLTs +
	GMATWhiz - $299 ~~$499~~ Experience the course through a free trial.
	GMAT Club Tests - Free Included with every course purchase of $149+ View all deals

GMAT or GRE? The Best test for Your MBA

Prep Toolkit

Top 5 GMAT Debrief Videos

615 to 715 in 15 Days (Ria's Strategies)

More than Quant/Verbal Abilities: Speed vs. Accuracy

745 with Only Self-Prep and GMAT Club

From 555 to 765: 210-point Improvement

Perfect 805 Score Debrief by Julia

My Rewards