GMAT vs GRE - Which Should You Take for MBA?

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[@HarshitSrivastava]

Absolutely one crisp video to understand. I am a GMAT aspirant and this video is something like a basic necessity for everyone in dilemma of which one to choose. Thanks Bret, for this.

[@dominatethegmat]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you found it helpful! Best of luck to you as you prepare for the GMAT, and let me know if there's anything else I can do to help.

[@trishbradley818]

The Dr.Berg of GMAT Explaining, thank you my friend!

[@adwaitab2694]

@X-Ray Crystallography Lol looks like Dr Berg's videos are hurting your scamming business 😂

[@adwaitab2694]

@X-Ray Crystallography Wow someone got their panties in a bunch real quick 😂🤭

[@darth_sidius5311]

Hey!!, Thanks I've just started to look into these exams from like last night I'm still exploring all this stuff

[@dominatethegmat]

Glad you found us! What type of grad program(s) are you applying to? Whichever exam you settle on, we've got you covered. Keep me posted and let me know how else we can help!

[@dominatethegmat]

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[@caelibliss7372]

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[@shergill352family]

There is CR in GRE.

[@andy6076]

Thanks so much for ur hard work ☺️ Can I ask if there’s any updates as of Today?

[@dominatethegmat]

@@andy6076 My pleasure! The link above still reflects the current structure of the GMAT in terms of the Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning sections. Here's the page from the official GMAT website that provides additional details, including the format of the IR and AWA sections: www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam/about/structure-and-content

[@iSwuneOFFICIAL]

Excellent video. Very clear and concise.

[@aswathiraj7006]

I was really skeptical about going for the GRE.. Thank you so much for the crisp details and the encouragement.

[@dominatethegmat]

Glad this cleared up some of your concerns Aswathi! Best of luck to you and let me know how else I can help.

[@suhailaljafari6294]

I am still a senior in high school but this time I don't want to struggle like I did with the sat so I wanna practice now.

[@Mikebuddy2229]

GRE is used for Law School as well.

[@dominatethegmat]

That's correct. It's crazy how quickly the industry in changing! At the time I recorded this video, not a single law school accepted the GRE. Now, many do... and many aren't requiring the LSAT any more at all. Are you using the GRE for law school or for a different grad program?

[@Urbanscape667]

I took the GRE because I couldn't figure out the GMAT. Lol. I was not going to let a standardized test tell me what I could and could not do.

[@dominatethegmat]

I'm sure the GRE was honored!

[@Pheonix-c]

Hi brother ,did you get good college through GRE and did you face any issue can you please suggest it will be very helpful

[@aabrarhasan]

Amazing. I am from Asia and i was wondering for a long time regarding which test to take. Thanks

[@dominatethegmat]

Glad this clears it up for you! Let me know if there's anything else I can do to help you. Which test do you think you'll end up taking?

[@MominulKarim]

I love your clear and concise video! You are very much enthusiastic!

[@dominatethegmat]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@lovelysharma856]

Its such a great video - very informative, clear, concise and really does answer all your questions! Very Good Job !

[@dominatethegmat]

Thank you!

[@wodroi]

Thanks a lot , I really like your teaching and your handwriting

[@dominatethegmat]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@myindia2323]

o really

[@kishordevadkar3277]

Thank you so much sir.....I am from India (Asia) and you have definitely cleared my doubt....

[@dominatethegmat]

Excellent! I'm glad to hear it. Best of luck and let me know how else I can help.

[@NishitShaw]

Great video. Thank you for making this🙏

[@dominatethegmat]

My pleasure, glad it helped!

[@dushyantvazarkar5190]

Hi Brett, I have heard post MBA jobs like consulting asks for GMAT scores than GRE. Is it true? If you have given GRE, Then they dont consider your profile. how much is it true?

[@dominatethegmat]

Interesting timing on your question, as Poets&Quants just published this article suggesting that GMAT/GRE scores are less important (and in some cases no longer even asked for) at top consulting firms: poetsandquants.com/2021/05/09/a-gmat-score-no-longer-a-big-deal-for-mbb-jobs/. I personally spoke with a top hiring manager recently who confirmed that they view the GRE and GMAT the same now, so if you are asked for your score, a GRE score should be fine.

[@ahmedsobhy4326]

This was helpful, thanks a lot. Way to go!

[@Krunalhm]

Thank you for putting up this video, it is very helpful.

[@dominatethegmat]

You're welcome! Which exam are you leaning toward?

[@franciscocasillas123]

When does one take the GMAT and the GRE?

[@dominatethegmat]

They're each offered nearly every day throughout the year in the United States, and quite regularly in other countries around the world as well. You should work backwards from your application deadline(s). If your application is due in January, for example, you should plan to take the GMAT/GRE in October or November (or December at the latest). That way you have time to retake it in the even you don't get your target score the first time around. And then of course you'll want to back up another couple of months in terms of when you should start studying for the exams. In fact, now is the perfect time to start your preparations!

[@InnovatewithLes]

GRE for the win!!…the GMAT is something my goodness

[@dominatethegmat]

Nice! Glad you figured out which test is right for you. Good luck and let us know how else we can help!

[@InnovatewithLes]

Dominate the GMAT absolutely! I may reach out soon actually to discuss this new venture.

[@dominatethegmat]

I'll look forward to it!

[@samanthatricia733]

In the question at 12:11, should not D be the answer? x=-5 and x=5 are the answers. Are we restricted to only have 1 value of x ??

[@dominatethegmat]

Yes, we definitively need to know the value of "x" according to the question. Statement 2 yields two possible values for "x" so if I asked you, "Hey, Samantha, what is the value of x?" You would say, "Well, x either equals -5 or 5." And I would respond, "Ummm, that doesn't help. Which one is it?" Since you can't definitively tell me what "x" equals according to Statement 2, it's NOT SUFFICIENT.

[@pratikshasharma9957]

Hi Brett, I would like to know what courses are offered after clearing GRE. Kindly, make a video on TOEFL and IELTS also.

[@inchane4933]

this is extreamly useful info, thanks sir.

[@bouhaneama1673]

Is it necessary to take one of these tests to apply to MBA ???

[@dominatethegmat]

Most business schools / MBA programs require some form of entrance exam as part of the application process, yes. That said, there are exceptions -- especially when you start looking outside of the Top 50, at part-time programs, or internationally (though many top European and Asian schools require the GMAT as well). If your goal is to avoid these tests, search for "MBA programs that don't require GMAT" and you'll see plenty of lists. But in general my advice is to use other, more important criteria for determining which schools to apply to. Good luck and let me know how else I can help!

[@kumargaurav9851]

Thank you, A detailed description.

[@syedazharuddin5914]

Wonderfully explained 👍 thanks

[@theexcelsior6252]

hiii dere sir, I'm doing my B-Tech and I'm in a dialma whether to do MBA or to opt some other course your lecture helped me to come out of my dialma to some extent I'm really thankfull to your service. Can I ask you complete details of individual exam there by I can classify much better.

[@dominatethegmat]

I'm glad my video helped! You can read full details about the format and scoring of the GMAT here: www.mba.com/us/the-gmat-exam/gmat-exam-format-timing.aspx. You can learn specifics of the GRE exam here: www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/about/content/.

[@Ralphburgtv]

thanks!

[@zinalpatel3033]

GMAT is mandatory for mba in canada

[@boomsuga]

Zinal Patel yup no school really accept GRE in Canada

[@xb1349]

Are there only for non native speakers? or also for native English speakers?

[@dominatethegmat]

Is what only for non-native speakers? Are you talking about my course? My course appropriate for everyone, wether English is your first language or not. If you're asking about something else, please clarify and I'll respond accordingly.

[@fazquasha2632]

Excellent video thank you!

[@dominatethegmat]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@ahmedbayoumi1345]

When does the GMAT score versus the GRE score expire?

[@dominatethegmat]

Both scores are good for five (5) years, so no difference there. Good question.

[@ahmedbayoumi1345]

Thank you for the clear answer.

[@عايشة-ن7ر]

Thank you. What's the difference between general and subject GRE and which one is appropriate for MBA because GMAT test isn't available in my country?

[@dominatethegmat]

The GRE General Test is the "main" GRE exam that would be a substitute for the GMAT when applying for an MBA. GRE subject tests are subject-specific tests that are required by some programs that want you to demonstrate proficiency in a very specific subject area. For example if you were going for a PhD in Chemistry, they might want you to take the GRE Subject Test for Chemistry.

[@boburmadirimov829]

Thank you for the video! Now i have better understanding which one is more useful for me. How long does it take to prepare and make a promising score in both tests?

[@dominatethegmat]

If you're starting from scratch, expect to spend 2-3 months preparing. To give you an idea, my comprehensive GMAT course is designed around an 8-week syllabus while our GRE course has a 7-week syllabus. Here's an article I wrote with some data about how long people prepare for the GMAT, on average: www.dominatethegmat.com/2012/07/how-long-should-i-study-for-the-gmat/. These numbers are similar for the GRE.

[@khanhminhkhanh5132]

such a helpful video. Thank you so much!

[@dominatethegmat]

My pleasure, glad it helped! Which exam do you think you're going to take?

[@khanhminhkhanh5132]

GMAT I believe. I'm in businesses major

[@umeshprasadsingh9648]

Uniquely exemplary

[@dominatethegmat]

Thank you!

[@AnshSingh-vb2kn]

heyy...where can i get those 400 GRE Vocab words dat u talk about in da video?

[@dominatethegmat]

+satwansh singh parihar They're included with my Full GRE Prep Course (www.dominatethegre.com/gre-prep-courses-online/full-gre-course/) and Full GRE Verbal Course (www.dominatethegre.com/gre-prep-courses-online/full-verbal-course/).

[@Khadijahsdreams]

Hello sir, many thanks for the info, i want to apply for a MBA program , they accept both and they are asking for a minimum 500 points. Am weak in maths but I want to do gmat after watching this video. Can you please guide me through on the materials I need to purchase to pass well?

[@dominatethegmat]

Absolutely! Please send me an e-mail at [e-mail] and I'll point you in the right direction.

[@Aan_allein]

How did you do on the math?

[@HungryyySoldier]

I have a 3 years graduation in bsc paramedical...wnated to apply for msc in genetics but someone told me in GRE you should have 4 years graduatn...and if go for masters by GMAT which course would be better related to my programme...

[@dominatethegmat]

Who's the person who told you you should have 4 years? Do you trust that person? Ultimately, I would suggest contacting the admissions office of the school(s) you'll be applying to. They're the final arbiters anyway, and they'll be able to tell you exactly what their requirements and expectations are -- including whether they'd prefer the GMAT or GRE.

[@aview9912]

wht is qualifying mark for GMAT and for how many marks it's going on

[@dominatethegmat]

The GMAT is scored on a 200-800 point scale (Quant and Verbal combined), with a separate score for your essay and Integrated Reasoning sections. A score of 540 is pretty average. A score over 700 puts you in the top 10%. Here's an article I wrote breaking down GMAT scoring, and how to determine a "good" score: www.dominatethegmat.com/2014/07/gmat-percentile-rankings-what-is-a-good-gmat-score/.

[@ramanpratap1732]

Do marks of high schools are considered for admission in harvard,stanford or wharton ?Or only gpa of undergraduate is considered?

[@dominatethegmat]

Only the GPA of your undergrad. Your high school marks helped you get in to undergrad, and how you performed in college is what graduate schools will look at.

[@ramanpratap1732]

Thankyou so much sir I asked many one the same question but your answer gave me the satisfaction

[@emilydiane]

I found this very helpful! Thank you so much :)

[@Ideal-fg1uc]

Which one should be taken for a bba student either gre or gmat.

[@dominatethegmat]

There isn't a set answer to that. Your undergraduate degree isn't the determining factor, it's the graduate program you're applying to. What type of graduate school are you looking to go to?

[@prasheen11man95]

i just passed bachelors in electrical engineering but i want to do mba n i started gre preparation is it ok or i should do gmat?

[@dominatethegmat]

You'll probably be okay with the GRE but you should double-check the admissions requirements of your target school(s) just to make sure.

[@prasheen11man95]

thnk u :)..

[@shantanusinghal9654]

Almost, 90% of the universities in USA have started to accept GRE scores for MBA programs. Same goes for the universities in canada and in other parts of the world. I too will start for my preparations for the GRE to pursue MBA from a foreign university.

[@magicalgold010]

@@shantanusinghal9654 is it ok if I do only the Gmat for my mba?

[@ErfanKhan-cq6tm]

do you provide online classes on skyp ?

[@dominatethegmat]

For my online classes I use a program called Adobe Connect. Like Skype it enables me to connect with my students using audio and video, but it also has a whiteboard platform which is great for illustrating concepts and sample problems in real-time. Are you looking for an online class? Or private tutoring? Or both? Please feel free to e-mail me directly at [e-mail] if you'd like to discuss your options further.

[@3MinutesReview]

may I Know how much cost your course take?

[@dominatethegmat]

Are you looking to take the GMAT or GRE? Let me know your e-mail address and I can send you an e-mail with details, or I can post a link here if you let me know which exam. Looking forward to working with you!

[@3MinutesReview]

I am looking to take GMAT. Email me at [e-mail]

[@dominatethegmat]

Great! I just sent you an e-mail.

[@angelapamgela7646]

Amazing yes thank you so much

[@dominatethegmat]

You're welcome. Glad you found it helpful!

[@nickritter1992]

so I'm curious, some schools I am applying to are also saying I can take a "MBA Math" because I have 4+ years experience post grad. Would you recommend this ? Thanks, Nick

[@dominatethegmat]

I'm not sure I know what you're talking about when you say they're recommending "MBA Math." Does that mean they want you to take a supplemental math course prior to applying to show that you have the quantitative skills to succeed in business school? If so, I've heard of schools suggesting that for candidates who had poor grades in their undergrad math classes. But if "MBA Math" is an actual program or test or something, I'm not familiar with it.

[@fatematunnur1579]

Sir, I Want to do MBA in canada, what should I take? GMAT OR GRE?

[@dominatethegmat]

Many of the top Canadian business schools now accept the GRE in addition to the GMAT, so you should start by checking the admissions requirements of the schools you plan on applying to (consult their websites or call the admissions offices). Then, if they do in fact accept both, you can make your decision based on some of the considerations I pointed out in this video. If they only accept the GMAT, then that's your answer. Let me know how else I can help and good luck!

[@fatematunnur1579]

Sir,thank u for ur valuable reply. Sir I have done 4years BBA & 1year MBA in Bangladesh. But I want to do MBA in canada. So should I take 1year MBA or 2years MBA program? & can u tell me in canada which college doesn't required GMAT or GRE for MBA?

[@dominatethegmat]

Those questions are better answered by a career counselor and/or MBA admissions consultant. My expertise is in helping people get a great GMAT or GRE score. Whenever you're ready to prepare for one of those exams, I hope you'll consider my course!

[@boomsuga]

Fatematun Nur GMAT GgRE not accepted in Canada

[@amantoor2778]

is there cgpa criteria for eligibily? plz specify if any asap

[@dominatethegmat]

CGPA? Does that mean "college" GPA? Your undergraduate GPA is part of the admissions criteria when applying to business school, yes. It's weighed alongside your GMAT/GRE score, resume, recommendations, and interview. But there's not GPA requirement for actually taking the GMAT or GRE, if that's what you're asking. In fact, a strong GMAT/GRE can help make up for a low GPA, so it's definitely an important component of the application process.

[@elhassaneldalkam5642]

I am going to apply for a master degree(engineering) but GRE test is not available this year can I apply for GMAT?

[@dominatethegmat]

I responded via e-mail. We can continue the conversation there.

[@shiva051294]

doing a great job ..

[@dominatethegmat]

Thanks!

[@bappyiub80386]

Sir,DO they supply extra paper in GMAT like in GRE ?

[@dominatethegmat]

No. In fact, you don't get traditional scratch paper. Instead, you get a couple sheets of quasi-marker board that you write on with markers, and then once they're filled up, you use a paper towel to erase them and use them again.

[@nitinkotnala593]

hello dere....if u can please tell me how to shortlist d best suited colleges for me for mba through gmat....m really confused

[@dominatethegmat]

Hi Nitin. I'm not sure I fully understand your question. Please feel free to e-mail me at [e-mail] and I'll be happy to help you further.

[@ahmedbayoumi1345]

I have been looking at two programs in health care management to apply for in the future and I've noticed the following. The first was a full-time MBA with Healthcare Management track where they say online frankly GMAT is preferred to GRE (business school). However, they accept both. The second was a part-time Master degree program at a prestigious grad school of public health where they requested a GRE or MCAT for application. I want to apply for both programs. What do you recommend? I feel the GRE can fly for both but my competence in Grammar is far beyond my Vocabulary, I believe so. I'm an MD physician . Are there any statistics about doctors' results comparing GMAT to GRE?

[@dominatethegmat]

I have a doctor going through my GRE course right now and he's doing pretty well with the math, but I don't have specific statistics for doctors' results on the GMAT vs GRE, no. Yours is an interesting situation. Based on the fact that you definitely want to apply to both programs and both accept the GRE, I'd suggest starting there. If you do well enough on it, it'll pull extra weight with the MBA in Healthcare Management program and theoretically make up for the fact that they'd prefer the GMAT. If they say they accept both, then they won't turn away your application. So you might as well try to kill two birds with one stone if you can. Worst case, the first program wait-lists you or specifically requests a GMAT, at which point you can switch gears and start studying for the GMAT, too. The good news is that much of what you'll learn for the GRE on the quant side (and reading comp on the verbal side) will translate to the GMAT, so it'll speed up your learning curve. Make sense?

[@ahmedbayoumi1345]

yes , it makes a lot of sense . Thank you so much. I agree with you. The GRE is the way to go to be eligible to apply for both programs in the future.

[@ramanpratap1732]

Please upload vids weekly

[@dominatethegmat]

I'm glad you're liking them! I can't commit to weekly videos, but I will continue to upload content from time to time that there seems to be particular interest in. In the meantime, I have hundreds more videos packaged together as an in-depth, comprehensive GMAT prep course. It goes beyond what I've made available here on KZbin and will give you a step-by-step study plan and everything you need to dominate the GMAT. You can learn more and register here: www.dominatethegmat.com/video-purchase/full-gmat-prep-course/. I hope to have the opportunity to work with you! (Note: if you opt for the GRE, I have courses for that as well.)

[@TheNaeem9]

THANK YOU!

[@dominatethegmat]

My pleasure! Which test do you think is right for you? Good luck!

[@Aan_allein]

I wish I had a south asian education. You guys are soo good on Quant.

[@forever_golfer1981]

So that’s the same test basically

[@charvi.sood11]

great information

[@dominatethegmat]

Thanks!

[@zv9991]

I don't get why A is the correct choice and not D in the given example. X is simply the square root of 25. No more details is needed. X might be positive int, negative int, or even a function; doesn't matter. The value is still the square root of 25. There is no definition of what 'value' means here. By picking A, we claim that value means a positive integer only. Just explain why the 'square root of 25' is not a value, please.

[@dominatethegmat]

Are you sure you left this question on the correct video? If you can please clarify the location of the question you're referencing, I'll be happy to weigh in with an explanation. Thanks!

[@zv9991]

@@dominatethegmat Sorry, I forgot to add the timing. It starts at 9:28. I might be over thinking the question or being not native speaker might be hitting me.

[@dominatethegmat]

@@zv9991 Gotcha, my apologies. I had forgotten that I actually went through some sample questions in this video. The way it works on the GMAT is that if you have a quadratic equation like x^2 = 25, if you were to actually solve that quadratic equation, you would find that "x" could either be +5 or -5. It has two roots, in other words. Since you don't know definitively, Statement 2 is NOT SUFFICIENT. However, if you instead had been told that x = √25, that operates as a function and the answer is x = +5. That would have been sufficient. It's a small but important nuance. Good question.

[@zv9991]

​@@dominatethegmat Thank you very much for the fast reply. I just began exploring the GMAT. I will develop a better perception in time.

[@JULLIANOSANTOSSILVA]

Someone could creat a third exam that join the Q.C skill of GRE and the grammar skill of GMAT. Lol