GRE specific info

($) GMAT? or GRE? 2019 edition

May 28, 2019 by EssaySnark

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...

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($) Explaining a low GMAT or GRE score in your MBA apps

August 2, 2018 by EssaySnark

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...

($) What’s a good GRE score?

May 17, 2018 by EssaySnark - Discusses Stanford GSB

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...

($) What if you never took the GMAT? Are you at a disadvantage if you go to bschool with a GRE score instead?

May 15, 2017 by EssaySnark

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...

($) “I took the GMAT. If I take the GRE now, do I still have to submit the GMAT score in my MBA app?”

April 13, 2017 by EssaySnark

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...

($) GMAT vs GRE strategy questions: Which to take for an MBA?

April 12, 2017 by EssaySnark

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...

Just because the schools ACCEPT the GRE does not mean it’s THE SAME.

May 5, 2015 by EssaySnark - Discusses Harvard Leave a Comment

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 […]

($) MBA Class of 2018: GMAT? Or GRE? Which is best?

April 8, 2015 by EssaySnark

* * 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...

GRE vs GMAT scores submitted to Harvard HBS

August 25, 2014 by EssaySnark - Discusses Harvard Leave a Comment

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 […]

($) “I’ve got a GRE and a GMAT score. Should I submit both?” (and, another reason why we love Tuck)

September 17, 2013 by EssaySnark - Discusses Dartmouth Tuck

Short answer: Probably not. Many schools will only accept one score anyway, in terms of what they’ll use to evaluate your candidacy. (8/25/14 EDITED TO ADD: SEE THIS POST ABOUT HBS AND GMAT VS GRE FOR 2014-’15 APP SEASON.) Their online forms might allow you to enter both scores but to EssaySnark, you could be...