GMAT and GRE: Similarities and Differences

So, we come to the final article in the cycle about the GMAT test . Recall that in the previous article we discussed the registration and passing the exam. It is time to understand which test is right for you: GMAT or GRE?

The GMAT and GRE exams, which are passed by students seeking to continue their education after graduation, are similar in structure and tasks. They have three identical sections - mathematical, written and verbal, and they are designed to assess the analytical skills of the future master or graduate MBA program. In addition, both tests can be useful for beginner businessmen and employees of large companies.
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Choosing GMAT or GRE, you should pay attention to the mathematical component of the exam. In the first test, this section is more complex and more rigorously evaluated (points are removed even for a minor error); in the second case, the student will need a general level of knowledge in geometry and algebra corresponding to the basic school program.

In both tests, the Verbal section contains an almost equal number of questions, and the examiner generally requires good knowledge of the structure and semantics of the English language. But in GRE, more attention is paid to vocabulary assessment, and in the GMAT, knowledge of grammar. In the last exam there is a section Sentence Correction , which is almost impossible to perform if the knowledge about the features of language constructs in English is not perfect.

The requirements in the analysis letter section also differ somewhat. If you need to write 2 essays in GRE, then only one is in GMAT. However, here the second essay is replaced by a special section, Integrated Reasoning, where it will be necessary, in particular, to study the graphs, analyze the tables and select the correct statements, comparing several sources among themselves. There is nothing similar in the GRE test.



The cost of both exams is not much different: the difference is $ 60. GMAT delivery costs $ 250, and GRE costs $ 190. Tests are accepted electronically, although GRE can be taken on paper.

But the main thing you need to think about when choosing a GMAT or GRE is the ultimate goal of testing. For example, GMAT is still considered the main standard for business schools and master's programs related to economics and management. For his successful passage of the applicant must have the ability to analyze and logical thinking above the average. And GRE is more common among students who seek to get into the magistracy for such specialties as biology, sociology, ecology, chemistry, physics, music or literature. There are even profile tests for individual subjects - GRE Subject .

Before you finally decide on the test, you can try to take a free trial test online. After that, boldly give preference to the variant, the tasks of which are closest to you and succeeded in the best way.

Next time we will begin to talk more about the GRE test. The cycle promises to be very rich, so we recommend to follow the following articles.

The author of the article is Vyacheslav Davidenko, founder of MBA Consult