{"id":26132,"date":"2019-08-09T12:08:43","date_gmt":"2019-08-09T17:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=26132"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:41:28","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:41:28","slug":"gmat-vs-gre-which-should-you-take","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/gmat-vs-gre-which-should-you-take\/","title":{"rendered":"GMAT vs. GRE: Which Should You Take?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your road to graduate school or business school doesn\u2019t begin with taking the <\/span>GMAT<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>GRE<\/span><\/a>, but a standardized test will likely play a role in your application process. That said, many future grad students will begin by worrying about \u201cthe test\u201d and which one they should take before they\u2019ve even decided which schools or programs they\u2019ll apply to. When deciding whether to take the GMAT or GRE, it\u2019s important to first determine your goals and work back from there. Below, we\u2019ll discuss key questions you should ask yourself between settling on an exam, as well as the important differences\u2014and similarities\u2014between the GMAT and GRE.\u00a0<\/span>
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GMAT vs. GRE: What Are Your Goals?<\/h3>
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\nSo you know you\u2019d like to pursue some kind of advanced degree, but what if you aren\u2019t sure what your interests are yet? Consider your long-term career goals and what you\u2019d like to accomplish, and then research which degree\u2014MBA or a Master\u2019s\/PhD\u2014would help you advance toward those goals. Typically, if you\u2019re seeking out leadership positions in management, logistics, or consulting, you may find that an MBA will be more helpful. Your MBA will give you a solid foundation in management, marketing, finance, and economics, and will equip you to tackle business challenges. If you\u2019d like to acquire a specialized body of knowledge, a Master\u2019s degree or a PhD may be a better option for you. During your time in graduate school, you\u2019ll be able to focus on a subject that interests you and develop a deeper understanding of a topic you\u2019re passionate about.
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