Applying to business school is a big step, and it’s important to choose the test that will allow you to show your skills. Find out why more people are choosing the GRE over the GMAT than ever before.
Thousands of graduate and business schools accept GRE scores for their master’s, MBA and PhD programs. Scores are also valid for 5 years, so you could double major, or change your mind, and not have to take another test! GMAT is intended only for business school.
You can use a calculator on the GRE Quantitative Reasoning section but can’t use a calculator on the GMAT Quantitative Reasoning section. Why struggle when you don’t have to?
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and change answers within each section. On the GMAT, questions must be answered in order, and, if you do well, the questions get progressively harder.
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See how the GRE compares to the GMAT Focus Edition
Use our comprehensive guide to explore the reasons to pursue a business degree and see what types of degree might best fit your goals, plus we’ll tell you the steps to take to get started.
Looking further afield? See the entry requirements for top business schools around the world on the GRE Score Map.
Esther Magna, a business school expert at Stacy Blackman Consulting, explains the advantages of choosing the GRE exam over other admissions tests.
“I chose the GRE over GMAT because of its wide acceptance. I wanted to keep my options open and GRE was accepted by business and other schools alike.”
Vijayraj Patel
NYU Full-Time MBA Program, Class of 2026
“Students who have been admitted with strong GRE scores have achieved remarkable success as students, managers and leaders. By effectively gauging their preparedness for the challenges of business school, the GRE plays a pivotal role in our admissions process.”
Rodrigo Malta
Managing Director, MBA Recruitment and Admissions, The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business
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