GRE & GMAT
Of the admissions tests taken by those applying for graduate programs, Perry tutors for the two taken by more students, the GRE and the GMAT. While those applying for undergraduate admissions can choose between the SAT and ACT based on which test they will perform better on, the decision process is not so simple in the case of the GRE and GMAT, because the tests are designed for different purposes:
The GRE covers both verbal and quantitative subject matter and will be chosen by the vast majority of students applying for programs in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as many business students.
The GMAT also covers verbal and quantitative subject matter, but is designed for students applying for business schools, MBAs, and similar business-related programs.
Which test should I take?
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So, the decision as to which test to take may depend on several variables, including what the student plans to study and the schools or programs the student is planning to apply to.
Perry suggests that students making this decision and who are using the services of a college admissions consultant should discuss this issue and get the advice of their consultant as to how to make the decision between the two tests. For those students making the decision on their own, this page will provide information about the two tests. And then Perry will help the student work through their particular situation so they can make the best decision, considering multiple factors. Note: The GMAC has announced that they will roll out a new, shorter, version of the GMAT, called the "GMAT Focus Edition" towards the end of 2023. The new test will be shorter by about an hour and will not include a writing section. More details will be known and test preparation materials are to be available by the summer – in the meantime the information that follows applies to the existing GMAT and the GRE. |
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GRE & GMAT Characteristics
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GRE |
GMAT |
Length |
3 hr. + |
3 hr. + |
Sections |
Writing, Verbal, Quantitative |
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Scoring |
Verbal and Quantitative are each scored from 130 to 170. Adaptive per Section. Writing is scored from 1 to 6 and does not affect the Verbal or Quantitative scoring. |
Verbal and Quantitative are each scored from 0 to 60, and these are combined into a Composite score of 200 to 800. Adaptive per Question. Writing is scored from 0 to 6, Integrated Reasoning from 1 to 8, and neither impact the Composite score. |
Accepted By |
Most graduate programs, including business. |
Most graduate business programs. |
More details are available at the official websites for the two tests:
For the GRE, https://www.ets.org/gre/test-takers/general-test/about.html
For the GMAT, https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam
For the GRE, https://www.ets.org/gre/test-takers/general-test/about.html
For the GMAT, https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam
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