OK, here are my GRE scores (took it last month, satisfied with them):
V162
Q167
AW4.0
So how different is the GMAT vs the GRE? Are there any causes for worry other than integrated reasoning?
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Hi Catria,
The GMAT and GRE have a number of aspects in common, especially when it comes to content and tactics. There are some notable differences though:
The GMAT Quant section includes DS questions, while the GRE Quant includes QC questions (and multi-answer and fill in the blank questions).
The GMAT Verbal requires more reading, while the GRE Verbal stresses vocabulary knowledge to a much higher degree.
In General, GMAT questions are "longer", but give you more time to answer than GRE questions.
Since you have a solid GRE score, you might be able to apply to your schools without taking the GMAT. If you're curious about how you would perform on the GMAT, you can download 2 FREE full length practice CATs from www.mba.com
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The GMAT and GRE have a number of aspects in common, especially when it comes to content and tactics. There are some notable differences though:
The GMAT Quant section includes DS questions, while the GRE Quant includes QC questions (and multi-answer and fill in the blank questions).
The GMAT Verbal requires more reading, while the GRE Verbal stresses vocabulary knowledge to a much higher degree.
In General, GMAT questions are "longer", but give you more time to answer than GRE questions.
Since you have a solid GRE score, you might be able to apply to your schools without taking the GMAT. If you're curious about how you would perform on the GMAT, you can download 2 FREE full length practice CATs from www.mba.com
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
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Hi Catria,
An applicant's work experience is a factor (often a significant one) in the admissions process. Most Business Schools would expect you to have 2-5 years of work experience before you apply, although some schools don't require any (in those situations, one's GPA usually becomes more significant).
What is your overall plan/timeline for grad school?
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An applicant's work experience is a factor (often a significant one) in the admissions process. Most Business Schools would expect you to have 2-5 years of work experience before you apply, although some schools don't require any (in those situations, one's GPA usually becomes more significant).
What is your overall plan/timeline for grad school?
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I really am considering business school only if my PhD plans fall through.
For the record, here is my file:
Undergraduate GPA: 3.67 (physics-mathematics dual major)
Graduate GPA: 3.85 (physics MSc, still 1 course left to take)
GRE general: V162, Q167, AW4.0
ECs: Student newspaper (3 years, head editor for 1)
Departmental assembly membership (2 years)
Research assistantship (1 year)
Tutoring (1 year, planning on continuing)
No post-graduation work experience, hence work experience being a weakness and putting off B-school until much later. But I would most likely want to go to schools like Cambridge Judge, Yale, Oxford Saïd, Columbia and perhaps Harvard or Wharton as the reachiest away from home (and HEC Montreal or McGill Desautels as local options).
For the record, here is my file:
Undergraduate GPA: 3.67 (physics-mathematics dual major)
Graduate GPA: 3.85 (physics MSc, still 1 course left to take)
GRE general: V162, Q167, AW4.0
ECs: Student newspaper (3 years, head editor for 1)
Departmental assembly membership (2 years)
Research assistantship (1 year)
Tutoring (1 year, planning on continuing)
No post-graduation work experience, hence work experience being a weakness and putting off B-school until much later. But I would most likely want to go to schools like Cambridge Judge, Yale, Oxford Saïd, Columbia and perhaps Harvard or Wharton as the reachiest away from home (and HEC Montreal or McGill Desautels as local options).
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Hi Catria,
If you do end up going down the path towards an MBA, when do you think that would occur?
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If you do end up going down the path towards an MBA, when do you think that would occur?
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Hi Catria,
One's GMAT score is good for 5 years (and then it expires). With your plans and timeline, you probably wouldn't be studying for the GMAT for a while (if ever), so there's probably not much to be done right now unless your original plans change.
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One's GMAT score is good for 5 years (and then it expires). With your plans and timeline, you probably wouldn't be studying for the GMAT for a while (if ever), so there's probably not much to be done right now unless your original plans change.
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Hi Jamie Dsouza,
The GMAT and the GRE have several aspects in common. In real simple terms though, the GRE asks "easier" questions, but gives you less time to solve them and emphasizes vocabulary heavily in the Verbal section. The skills that you would use to beat the GMAT are similar to the ones that you would use on the GRE.
Some Business Schools will accept a GRE score or a GMAT score, while others will only take a GMAT score. To gauge your comfort level, you can take a free practice GRE (download from www.gre.org) and free practice GMAT (download from www.mba.com).
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The GMAT and the GRE have several aspects in common. In real simple terms though, the GRE asks "easier" questions, but gives you less time to solve them and emphasizes vocabulary heavily in the Verbal section. The skills that you would use to beat the GMAT are similar to the ones that you would use on the GRE.
Some Business Schools will accept a GRE score or a GMAT score, while others will only take a GMAT score. To gauge your comfort level, you can take a free practice GRE (download from www.gre.org) and free practice GMAT (download from www.mba.com).
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
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Hey Thank you so much for your information. And I have a plan to do MBA from S P Jain Global. Which test should I give?
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Hi Jamie Dsouza,
Business Schools tend to be fairly open about their processes, requirements for application, etc. If you have questions about a specific school (or program with a school), then you should try visiting that school's website. In addition, you could contact the school and ask your question(s) directly. The administrators are always looking for great applicants, so they're happy to help answer your questions.
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Business Schools tend to be fairly open about their processes, requirements for application, etc. If you have questions about a specific school (or program with a school), then you should try visiting that school's website. In addition, you could contact the school and ask your question(s) directly. The administrators are always looking for great applicants, so they're happy to help answer your questions.
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Here is some more information on GRE v. GMAT: https://www.manhattanprep.com/gre/blog/i ... r-the-gre/
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