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GMAT vs. GRE

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Summary
The content provides guidance for individuals torn between taking the GMAT or the GRE for business school applications, highlighting the acceptance of both tests by many programs, differences in test content, and strategies for making an informed decision.
  • All business schools accept the GMAT, and many also accept the GRE, offering applicants a choice.
  • The hardest math questions on the GMAT are slightly more challenging than those on the GRE, but this is mitigated by the GMAT's adaptive testing format.
  • GRE verbal sections focus more on vocabulary, while GMAT verbal sections emphasize grammar.
  • To decide which test to take, it's recommended to take practice tests for both the GMAT and GRE with no preparation and compare the results.
  • Generally, the GMAT is recommended for business school applicants unless there's a significant performance disparity favoring the GRE in practice tests.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to GMAT vs. GRE
00:22
Understanding Test Acceptance
01:03
Differences in Test Content
02:26
Making the Decision

This lesson compares the current GMAT with the current GRE.

In late 2023, the GMAT is becoming shorter, and on September 22, 2023, the GRE is also becoming shorter. Please see the lesson "Shorter GRE vs. GMAT Focus Content Differences" for more details about the two new exams.

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