GRE Scores for MFEs

Do admissions officials at top tier MFE programs care about the verbal part of the GRE?

Specifically, I have an 800Q, and will likely get a good writing score, but my verbal is usually between 600-650. Since I'm a native speaker, this may not look that good.

Would I be better off just taking the GMAT, if my GRE detracted from my application?

Thanks!

6 Comments
 
Best Response

Isn't GMAT the go to in the United States while GRE is more for overseas programs? I have heard that if you are a native speaker the essay part of the GMAT isn't really looked at, but you still have to do well on the verbal. Since you are looking for a MFin then quant scores will be key, but you will still need to have decent verbal. I am not familiar with how the GRE is scored. If your score is within normal ranges then it shouldn't be an issue, but then again certain schools might have GRE scores they target.

 

Nothing like GRE is for overseas programs.All the prestigious MFEs mostly accept GRE for their admissions(very few accept both)..so do not think about GMAT..

 

Hi Myrmidon,

I had the same prob but admission officers normally don't care about GRE verbal given the vocab involved is a joke. Double check with the school you're applying to -- that's what I did, and I was assured they would not look at the verbal part when assessing international applications.

Good luck.

m2

 

I'm not international; I was born in the US, and currently to go college here. I am just nervous because a 600V seems really bad, at least for top programs.

Thanks for all the input guys!

 

Provident suscipit quis error praesentium assumenda optio. Quia veritatis reprehenderit reprehenderit repellendus qui ipsam. Beatae consequatur aliquid magnam qui maxime. Non non eos et quia provident.

Dolor sed et nobis ut repellat quisquam nobis. Omnis illo libero et reprehenderit commodi aut aut. Iure modi rerum nam sunt rerum aut laudantium. Tempora architecto vel eaque totam ut est labore. Qui cumque omnis qui.

Ut nisi iste eum. Inventore dolore iure id sint. Accusantium animi est quisquam.

Et harum earum quia quo occaecati. Alias possimus autem et et aut dolores repellendus quae. Omnis doloremque repellat facilis ea fuga exercitationem.

Career Advancement Opportunities

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Guggenheim Partners 02 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 99.0%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 04 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 13 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.4%

Total Avg Compensation

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (17) $409
  • Associates (58) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (29) $183
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (77) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
9
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
10
Linda Abraham's picture
Linda Abraham
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”