GMAT vs. GRE - Which Test Should You Take?

<p>Programs that are already accepting GRE test takers include:</p><ul><li>MIT Sloan School of Management</li><li>The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School</li><li>IE Business School</li><li>Stanford University School of Business</li></ul><p>While the number of business schools that accept GRE scores is steadily increasing, it is still quite low compared to the number of <strong>MBA programs</strong> worldwide.</p>

<p>The GRE and GMAT both contain the following sections:</p><ul><li>verbal</li><li>quantitative</li><li>analytical writing sections.</li></ul><p>The main difference between the verbal sections of the two tests is that vocabulary receives far greater emphasis on the GRE than on the GMAT. In contrast, critical reasoning questions account for about one third of the GMAT’s verbal questions; however they do not feature on the GRE.</p><p>The quantitative sections in both exams are fairly similar, with both exams employing a mix of questions involving arithmetic, number theory, probability, statistics, algebra and geometry.</p><p>The writing sections of both tests are also fairly similar, each consisting of two essays and sticking to the same general format.</p>

<p>When making a decision about whether to take the GMAT or the GRE, you should first consider whether the schools you intend to apply to accept the GRE score. Assuming they do, you should then consider the following.</p><ul><li>The GMAT is more suited to applicants with excellent quantitavive skills, whereas applicants with outstanding writing and verbal skills should consider the GRE.</li><li>Applicants interested in applying for other graduate programs that do not accept the GMAT, should consider the GRE.</li><li>The GRE is less expensive than the GMAT, although both exams do offer fee waivers.</li></ul><h4><strong><span style="line-height: 1.53em; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;">About <a href="https://www.manhattanreview.com/" target="_blank">Manhattan Review</a>  </span></strong></h4><h4><span style="line-height: 1.53em; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;"><strong>Manhattan Review</strong> is the training provider which helps you succeed before, during and after your MBA studies. With locations worldwide, Manhattan Review offers top quality </span><strong>GMAT preparation</strong><span style="line-height: 1.53em; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;">, TOEFL and GRE training, as well as MBA Admissions consulting. Manhattan Review's MBA training boot camps focus on a range of subjects including: communication skills, negotiation, finance and accounting. Manhattan Review's MBA admissions consultants bring you years of experience serving as admissions committee members.</span></h4>