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Posted Oct 25, 2018 21:08

Hello folks, I have a quick question. I've been reading that the GMAT is the preferred entrance test for many MBA programs. However as far as I know it's not accepted for other programs. I'm going to apply for grad school, and I will apply to both MBA programs as well as other master's degree programs (potentially MPAs basically).

The MPAs that I am looking at do not accept the GMAT. In this case would it be appropriate to just take the GRE? Will the MBA programs admissions folks understand?
Hello folks, I have a quick question. I've been reading that the GMAT is the preferred entrance test for many MBA programs. However as far as I know it's not accepted for other programs. I'm going to apply for grad school, and I will apply to both MBA programs as well as other master's degree programs (potentially MPAs basically).

The MPAs that I am looking at do not accept the GMAT. In this case would it be appropriate to just take the GRE? Will the MBA programs admissions folks understand?
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Posted Oct 26, 2018 03:26

Most MBA schools would accept GRE. That being said GMAT is preferred over GRE since it is widely acceptable by MBA schools. However, I assume you don't look forward to apply to 457 Business Schools across 5 continents over 40 countries.

If you have a shortlist of B schools, simply search their website to know if they accept GRE or not.
Most MBA schools would accept GRE. That being said GMAT is preferred over GRE since it is widely acceptable by MBA schools. However, I assume you don't look forward to apply to 457 Business Schools across 5 continents over 40 countries.

If you have a shortlist of B schools, simply search their website to know if they accept GRE or not.
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Posted Oct 26, 2018 03:35

Unsurprisingly, the GRE is a signal to admission managers that you have a reason for not taking the GMAT. Normally it's either that you want to avoid more challenging quant questions, or that you are open to other graduate programmes outside the business school. Admission managers might think that students with the GRE are less likely to convert into students if offered a place and, in your case, it sounds like they might be justified.
Unsurprisingly, the GRE is a signal to admission managers that you have a reason for not taking the GMAT. Normally it's either that you want to avoid more challenging quant questions, or that you are open to other graduate programmes outside the business school. Admission managers might think that students with the GRE are less likely to convert into students if offered a place and, in your case, it sounds like they might be justified.
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Posted Oct 29, 2018 20:10

It (accepting the GRE) is also a way for business schools to attract non-traditional students into their MBA cohorts. If you’re applying to MBAs that are looking to expand beyond the ‘typical’ MBA candidate, this could play into your favor.
It (accepting the GRE) is also a way for business schools to attract non-traditional students into their MBA cohorts. If you’re applying to MBAs that are looking to expand beyond the ‘typical’ MBA candidate, this could play into your favor.
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Posted Nov 01, 2018 18:57

I think I understand, thank you all so much for replying! I've decided to take the GRE and see how I do first, then maybe taking the GMAT after.
I think I understand, thank you all so much for replying! I've decided to take the GRE and see how I do first, then maybe taking the GMAT after.
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Posted Nov 05, 2018 19:18

Sounds like a good plan - good luck!
Sounds like a good plan - good luck!
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Posted Nov 07, 2018 20:35

Can I take the TOEFL instead of the GMAT?
Can I take the TOEFL instead of the GMAT?
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Posted Nov 12, 2018 19:41

No, most likely not.
No, most likely not.
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