Or another way of asking it is: What GRE is enough to get in for an MBA? This is one of those things that’s hard to predict – but we’re going to try to lay it out anyway, with some specifics! What score is “good enough” is also something that may change radically within a […]
Continue reading...($) GMAT? or GRE? 2019 edition
Here’s the thing: For most people, the GRE math is easier. It just is. Both the GMAT and the GRE are tough tests. But the GMAT is at least a tiny bit tougher. Plus, the GMAT has the Integrated Reasoning, which isn’t really any harder than any other part of the test (some people even […]
Continue reading...($) Explaining a low GMAT or GRE score in your MBA apps
You know your GMAT (or GRE) score is low. You’ve debated whether to take the test again, but it’s August. You’re getting stressed about deadlines coming. What if you just write the optional essay about your low score? Shouldn’t that be sufficient? You can tell the adcom that you’ll take the test again if they […]
Continue reading...($) What’s a good GRE score?
EssaySnark has long been a fan of giving the adcom every reason to want to admit you and in the category of presenting a conservative approach to your app strategy, we traditionally have extolled the virtues of the GMAT over the GRE at least if you’re looking to get an MBA. We kinda cover this […]
Continue reading...($) What if you never took the GMAT? Are you at a disadvantage if you go to bschool with a GRE score instead?
This is a follow-on to some previous GRE vs GMAT posts. In case you missed those: GMAT vs GRE strategy questions: Which to take for an MBA? “I took the GMAT. If I take the GRE now, do I still have to submit the GMAT score in my MBA app?” This question isn’t about admissions […]
Continue reading...($) “I took the GMAT. If I take the GRE now, do I still have to submit the GMAT score in my MBA app?”
In continuation of our recent GRE vs GMAT discussion, here’s what an intrepid BSer asked us recently: Hi snark. I’m sorry I keep asking questions but you guys are such a great source. I couldn’t find this information anywhere. I want to take the GRE because it better suits my strengths. Since I have already […]
Continue reading...($) GMAT vs GRE strategy questions: Which to take for an MBA?
Received these inquiries almost back-to-back recently: One big question I have is the perception that schools have regarding GREs as opposed to GMATs. I know most admissions offices advertise there’s no preference, but I understand that may not necessarily be the case. I’ve taken the GREs already, mainly because there are a few joint/dual degree […]
Continue reading...Just because the schools ACCEPT the GRE does not mean it’s THE SAME.
We got this question submitted through our Ask a Question! Submit an Essay! form right before Round 2 deadlines in January and we didn’t manage to tear ourselves away from the deluge of essays we were reading to deal with it then – not only because we were super busy with (paying) Brave Supplicants, but […]
Continue reading...($) MBA Class of 2018: GMAT? Or GRE? Which is best?
* * This post is part of the Class of 2018 Start Your Engines! series. Make sure you don’t miss a single one – either subscribe through bloglovin’ or enter your email in the “RSS feed” field in the right column. * * The obvious first step in planning your MBA application is...
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GRE vs GMAT scores submitted to Harvard HBS
Dee Leopold said, “Don’t overcrunch the numbers” but did she really think we could let such a prime opportunity pass us by? Here’s the data from her post – from the HBS Admissions Blog: Let the number-crunching commence! Lessee what we got… OK: Percent of applicants with GMAT scores: 87% Percent of applicants with GRE […]
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