Taking the GMAT or sticking with the GRE?
Hello,
I took the GMAT a year ago and got a 329. High 160s in quant and low 160s in verbal. I'll be applying to business schools in a few years and wanted to know if it was worth taking the GMAT. I'll be targeting T25 schools mostly. Should I prepare and take the GMAT?
My goal is to go to IB afterwards. Do banks look at test scores and if they do, do they accept GRE scores as well?
Thanks.
A 329 GRE score is competitive for admission at T25 schools.
However, I've heard that some investment banks do look at GMAT scores when reviewing resumes, and will prefer GMAT over GRE. However, I haven't been through the full MBA recruiting cycle, so I can't comment from personal experience.
Likewise, I haven't been through the B-School process but I have a very strong feeling that banks would rather see a GMAT score than a GRE score. GRE scores are hard to translate unless your apart of an adcom, but GMAT's are easy to read and compare.
You could definitely get into a T25 school with your GRE score, but I would suggest knocking the GMAT out of the park to slap on your resume.
Every bank has asked for GMAT scores. Unsure of the assigned weight that it holds in regard to your profile. I would assume that the school to which you matriculate serves as a signal to most banks though.
That was my exact GRE score and I got into T15, recruiting for IB. Online apps will include an option for putting in your GMAT or GRE, some even your SAT or ACT.
Top MBA programs (with the exception of INSEAD) is test agnostic and welcomes applicants to take the test on which they will perform best.
Take a look at these articles for more insight: https://stratusadmissionscounseling.com/mbanalysis-gmat-gre-take/</a">GMAT or GRE, Which Should I Take? https://stratusadmissionscounseling.com/five-things-need-know-taking-gm…</a">Five Things You Need to Know about Taking the GMAT/GRE
You might go ahead and take the GMAT but submit your applications with your GRE scores if those are stronger.
Good luck!
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