Taking the GRE for Admission to Business School Did you know that a growing number of MBA programs

now accept GRE General Test scores for admission? In fact, more than 700 MBA programs have signed on so far. And that translates into more options for you! So before you apply to business school, find out what admissions tests your schools will accept. Admissions trends show that more and more undergrads are interested in business school. And business schools are looking for a diverse admission pool, not just candidates with a background in business. Whether you take the GMAT or GRE, we can help you achieve your best score! From private tutoring to classroom courses and online programs, our prep packages are designed with you in mind. No matter what your unique needs are, we have a program that's right for you. Learn more about all of our GMAT test prep options Learn more about all of our GRE test prep options What are the differences between the GMAT and GRE? Here's a handy chart to help you compare the two tests.
GRE The test is required for admission to most graduate schools and a growing number of business schools. GMAT

Why Take It

The test is required for admission to most business schools.

The GRE consists of a 75-minute Analytic section with two essays, two 30minute Verbal sections and Test two 30Structure minute Quantitative sections. There's also a 30-minute experimental section that can be either math or verbal. Test Offered in

The GMAT consists of a 30-minute Analytic section with one essay, a 30-minute Integrated Reasoning section, a 75-minute Quantitative section and a 75minute Verbal section.

The GMAT

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paper-based and computeradaptive by section formats.

is a computeradaptive test.

The overall, or Verbal and composite, Quantitative GMAT How It's scores from score Scored 130 to 170 ranges from in 1-point 200 to 800 increments. in 10-point increments. Cost $150 $250 Testing Time 3+ hours depending on the format 3.5 hours

How Long Are Scores 5 years Valid For?

5 years

Which schools accept the GRE? Our goal is to help you to get into one of your top-choice business schools. We recommend you research the schools you're interested in and find out if they also accept the GRE. Click here to see the list of the 700 schools that currently accept both the GRE and the GMAT. Which test is right for me? The best way to determine whether the GMAT or GRE is better suited to your abilities is to get your feet wet with a practice test for each exam. Getting into business school is competitive and you don't want to take an actual GRE or GMAT sight unseen. We offer FREE full-length computer-adaptive diagnostic tests for both the GRE and the GMAT. Start your free GRE practice test now Start your free GMAT practice test now How will business schools look at my GRE score? Comparing your GMAT and GRE scores is like comparing apples to oranges. Both ETS (the folks who administer the GRE) and GMAC (the folks who administer the GMAT) use comparison tools to put students' scores into perspective. Many MBA programs that accept the GRE use the ETS comparison tool as a benchmark. So the smart thing to do is to research your chosen schools to see what score range is required for admission The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is the standardized test required for admission to most business schools.

While admissions committees do consider many other factors (including your grades, transcript, essays, resume, letters of recommendation and interview), it is important to do well on the GMAT if you hope to get into a competitive business school. GMAT Overview The GMAT is a fourhour computer-based test offered at approved testing centers around the world. Here's how the GMAT is structured:
1. 2. 3. 4. An Analytical Writing Assessment that includes one 30-minute essay called the Analysis of an Argument A 30-minute, 12-question, multiple-choice Integrated Reasoning section (followed by an optional short break) A 75-minute, 37-question, multiple-choice Quantitative (Math) section (followed by an optional short break) A 75-minute, 41-question multiple-choice Verbal section

You must answer a question in order to get to the next question, which means you can't skip a question and return to it later. While you are not required to finish any of the sections, your score will be adjusted downward to reflect questions you did not answer. Scores Your GMAT Quantitative and Verbal scores are determined by the number of questions you answer correctly and the difficulty level of those questions. Each section starts with a medium-difficulty question. If you answer it correctly, the subsequent question will be harder. If you answer incorrectly, the following question will be easier. Scores for the Quantitative and Verbal sections range from 0 to 60, but scores below 8 or above 51 are rare. Business schools tend to focus on your Overall (or composite) score. The Overall score is based on your Quantitative and Verbal scores and ranges from 200 to 800 in 10-point increments. Both the Integrated Reasoning and the Analytical Writing Assessment section are scored separately and not factored into the Overall (200 to 800) score. Integrated Reasoning scores range from 1 to 8 in 1-point increments. The Analytical Writing Assessment section is scored on a scale of 0 to 6. Taking the Test The GMAT is offered most days, including Saturdays, throughout the year. Register early if you want to take the test on a Saturday. You can register for the GMAT at mba.com, or by calling 1800717GMAT. You can retake the test, although you must wait a month in between GMAT test dates. Business schools will see all your GMAT scores from the last five years, so make sure you're well prepared before you take the test. To get familiar with the exam, try a GMAT free online practice test. Or check out our GMAT Test Prep courses. Know your enemy; avoid these common myths about the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). MYTH #1: You need a GMAT score of 700+ to be a competitive applicant.

FACT: GMAT scores range from 200 to 800. Only seven percent of all GMAT takers score 700 or higher. Twothirds of test takers score between 400 and 600. While some schools report an average GMAT score of around 700, it's important to remember that this is just the mean. A sizeable proportion of the class also scored below 700. And even if you are among the seven percent who break the 700mark, your acceptance is not guaranteedremember, your GMAT score is just one of the factors that admissions committees look at. MYTH #2: The GMAT tests your knowledge of business principles. FACT: The GMAT tests your basic quantitative and verbal abilities as well as your analytical writing skills. It contains no specific business principles except, perhaps, as scenarios for problem solving or as reading comprehension passages. MYTH #3: The GMAT tests complex math concepts. FACT: Math on the GMAT appears difficult because of the manner in which concepts are presented, not because of the concepts themselves. You won't see any calculus or trigonometry on the GMATit only tests basic math that you learned in the seventh or eighth grade. There is also a section of data sufficiency problems which present you with statements and ask you if you have sufficient data to solve the problem. MYTH #4: All of the questions on the GMAT count equally toward your score. FACT: The GMAT is a computeradaptive test. This means that unlike paperandpencil standardized tests that begin with an easy question and then get progressively tougher, the GMAT always begins with a question of moderate difficulty. If you get it right, the computer gives you a slightly harder question. If you get it wrong, you'll receive a slightly easier question. Therefore, questions at the beginning of each section have a greater impact on your score. GMAT MYTH: You need to actually solve a problem to get the correct answer. FACT: So many students get caught up in the idea that one must solve a problem to get the correct answer. Well, that is not the case on many questions on the GMAT. Sometimes it actually slows you down to fully work out a problem. Let's go to the board to check out my point. In the rectangle coordinate system (not shown), triangle ABC has a vertex at point (0, 56). If point B is at the origin, then how many points on line AC have integer values for both their x and y values? (1) The third vertex of triangle ABC lies on the x-axis, and the triangle has an area of 196. (2) Point A has a positive x coordinate and a y coordinate of zero. Here's another coordinate geometry data sufficiency question, but this time the question is a mouthful. Naturally, since there's no picture provided, you're going to be better off drawing as much of the picture as you can. The question tells us one point is at (0,56) and that a second point, B, is at (0,0). The question then asks how many points on the mysterious third line have integer values for both the x- and ycoordinates. Conceptually, it is sometimes difficult to wrap your brain around, but let's be patient.

Statement 1 tells us the third point lies on the x-axis. We already know the first point is on the y-axis and the second is at the origin. So we are definitely looking at a right triangle. Since we are also given the area in Statement 1, we can take into account that the height of ABC is 56 and we can certainly find what the base is (remember A = bh so, in turn, what the exact coordinates are of that last point). That means we know the exact dimensions of this triangle. Be very careful here. Do we really need to know exactly how many points have integer values for x and for y? NO!!! Regardless of whether you mark the third point on the positive side of the y-axis or the negative, you will have a definite number of points that DO NOT NEED TO BE COUNTED. This is a time management blunder if you attempt to try and work this out. I always tell myself to get over my ego when I am in a time pressured environment and I have what I am looking for already. There is no need to take another step on this particular portion of the problem so move to the next part. Also, let's get in the habit of eliminating answer choices on our scratch paper now that Statement 1 is sufficient. AD BCE Statement 2 says that Point A lies on the x-axis, but where? Statement 1 was sufficient because that third point was locked on our figure. Point A in Statement 2 slides on this coordinate plane and can create different numbers of integer values from different locations on the x-axis. If you draw Point A at (56,0), you'll get a large number of integer values; however, if you draw Point A at (2,0), you'll get only one. Statement 2 is insufficient. The answer is A. Bottom line: Work on your content as well as your strategies and approaches to questions.