Hi strykerr_01,
When it comes to deciding on whether to take the GMAT or GRE, there are a number of issues to consider. The obvious ones include:
1) Do the schools/programs that you plan to apply to accept the GRE as part of the application process?
2) Which Test are you more likely to score higher on?
3) Do any of the scholarships that you're interested in require one Test or the other?
You have the opportunity to sample each exam for FREE before you commit to studying for either. Free software, practice problems and full-length tests can be downloaded at....
GMAT:
www.mba.com
GRE:
www.gre.org
As an experiment, you can take one of each exam to gauge your current level of ability and comfort level with the material. I HIGHLY recommend that you take the ENTIRE TEST though, since handling the early sections (Essay/IR on the GMAT and Argument/Issue Essays on the GRE) are a part of each Test.
The Logical Reasoning section of the GMAT has no impact on your overall score out of 800 and the IR score rarely factors into admissions decisions. If you're not a fan of that section, then that's fine, but it hardly seems like enough of a reason to start studying for a different Test.
Have you been studying for the GMAT?
If so, then for how long?
How have you scored on the Official GMAT and/or your practice CATs?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
