We noticed in the Darden Class of 2022 profile that they’ve listed an “average GRE (combined)” score which honestly is a first. We don’t recall any other bschools reporting on GRE total; the schools that report GRE at all — which not all of them are doing yet — are publishing quant and verbal as […]
Continue reading...($) Demystifying the differences between the GRE and the GMAT in MBA admissions
Your choice of test can be quite impactful on how your applications end up. You’ll likely hear over and over again from admissions teams in their webinars and marketing events that they don’t care which test you take, they accept both equally. Is that entirely true? Premium content starts here… ———– ———– Premium content […]
Continue reading...($) What GRE score is considered competitive this year?
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 […]
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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 […]
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