{"id":533,"date":"2023-09-08T13:11:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T13:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=533"},"modified":"2025-05-08T16:30:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T16:30:24","slug":"gmat-vs-gre-which-should-i-take","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/gmat-vs-gre-which-should-i-take\/","title":{"rendered":"GMAT vs GRE: Which should I take?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your road to graduate school or business school doesn\u2019t begin with taking the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\">GMAT<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\">GRE<\/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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-30320\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/11-gre-or-gmat-which-test-is-best-for-you-1030x555.jpg\" alt=\"11-gre-or-gmat-which-test-is-best-for-you\" width=\"1030\" height=\"555\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>GMAT vs GRE: What Are Your Goals?<\/h2>\n<p>So 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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30314 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/5-gmat-mba-data-1030x659.jpg\" alt=\"5-gmat-mba-data\" width=\"1030\" height=\"659\" \/><\/p>\n<article  class=\"iconbox iconbox_left    avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_table  avia-builder-el-first  \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconbox_content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class=\"iconbox_icon heading-color\" aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue82a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  ><\/div><h3 class='iconbox_content_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Test Prep Tip<\/h3><\/header><div class='iconbox_content_container  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><i>If you don\u2019t know what you\u2019d like to pursue today, but are fairly confident you\u2019ll take that next step in the next five years, consider taking your standardized test while you\u2019re still in school or shortly after. Your GMAT and GRE scores are both good for five years and the best time to take either test is while your basic math is still fresh and you are already in the\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/should-i-take-the-gre-as-an-undergrad\/\"><i>habit of studying every day<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article>\n<h2>GMAT vs GRE: Things To Consider<\/h2>\n<p>Consider the following while deciding which test to take:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re unsure which path you\u2019ll pursue, take the GRE. It will keep all your doors open, as many business schools accept both the GRE and GMAT.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many business schools will accept both the GRE and GMAT, the admissions committee may prefer that applicants take the GMAT. Do your research and ask around.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have a strong track record of working with numbers and quantitative analysis, consider taking the GMAT.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although both the GRE and GMAT rely on the same basic high school-level math, the GMAT\u2019s Quantitative section is more focused on word problems, rather than straightforward math, and the GMAT\u2019s Integrated Reasoning section will test your data interpretation skills. Also, GMAT questions typically have easier numbers to work with than those on the GRE. The GMAT is also more forgiving in the way it is scored\u2014to get a high score on the GRE, you need to get practically every question right, whereas you can get many high difficulty GMAT questions wrong, and still get a comparably high score.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the test you\u2019re most comfortable with and on which you\u2019ll perform the best. To gain admission to competitive MBA and graduate programs, you\u2019ll want to apply with the highest percentile score you can. The easiest way to see which test you like best is to take a practice or a diagnostic exam. You\u2019ll get a good feel for each exam\u2019s structure, content, and timing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30319 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/10-gmat-gre-students-test-takers-going-global-international-study-1030x568.jpg\" alt=\"10-gmat-gre-students-test-takers-going-global-international-study\" width=\"1030\" height=\"568\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30318 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/9-generation-data-mba-gre-gmat-1030x634.jpg\" alt=\"9-generation-data-mba-gre-gmat\" width=\"1030\" height=\"634\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30317 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/8-application-killers-gmat-gre-mba-1030x668.jpg\" alt=\"8-application-killers-gmat-gre-mba\" width=\"1030\" height=\"668\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30316 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/08\/7-financial-issues-gre-gmat-students-mba-1030x571.jpg\" alt=\"7-financial-issues-gre-gmat-students-mba\" width=\"1030\" height=\"571\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Test is Easier: GMAT or GRE?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many graduate and business school applicants want to understand the differences between the GMAT and the GRE, especially when it comes to overall difficulty. While both exams are designed to evaluate critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and verbal skills, each test emphasizes different question types and formats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A closer look at how they compare:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quantitative Section<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The GMAT places a strong focus on data sufficiency and integrated reasoning, requiring test-takers to apply logic and problem-solving skills. The GRE\u2019s quantitative section leans more towards traditional math concepts, such as algebra, geometry, and basic data interpretation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Verbal Section<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The GRE emphasizes advanced vocabulary and reading comprehension, with passages that feature complex language and layered ideas. The GMAT verbal section focuses more on grammar, sentence correction, and critical reasoning, placing a stronger emphasis on clarity, logic, and argument structure.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Format and Adaptivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The GMAT is computer-adaptive at the question level, which adjusts question difficulty in real-time based on your responses. The GRE adapts between sections and allows more flexibility to review and change answers within each section, offering a different pacing experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purpose and Program Focus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Both tests are widely accepted by MBA programs, but the GMAT was developed specifically for business school admissions. The GRE offers more versatility for students applying to a range of graduate programs beyond business.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, the difficulty of each test depends on individual strengths, such as comfort with quantitative reasoning or verbal analysis. Reviewing practice questions or taking diagnostic tests is a helpful way to determine which exam aligns best with your skills and goals. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Similarities between the GMAT and GRE<\/h2>\n<p>The GMAT and GRE have a lot in common:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Both involve early high school-level math (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis)<\/li>\n<li>Both rely heavily on reading comprehension.<\/li>\n<li>Both require essay writing (1 on both the GRE and the GMAT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Differences Between the GMAT and GRE<\/h2>\n<div class='avia-data-table-wrap avia_responsive_table'><table  class='avia-table avia-data-table avia-table-1  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_icon_box  el_before_av_icon_box  avia_pricing_default '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Table\" ><tbody><tr class='avia-heading-row'><th class='avia-desc-col'><\/th><th class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\"><strong>GRE<\/strong><\/a><\/th><th class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\"><strong>GMAT<\/strong><\/a><\/th><\/tr><tr class=''><th class='avia-desc-col'>Where is it Accepted?<\/th><td class=''>Accepted at\u00a0<a title=\"gmat vs. gre\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\/revised_general\/about\/mba\/programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1200+ business schools<\/a>\u00a0worldwide<\/td><td class=''>Accepted by\u00a0<a title=\"gmat vs. gre\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mba.com\/us\/the-gmat-exam\/gmat-exam-scoring\/your-score-report\/how-schools-use-scores.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">all business schools<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><th class='avia-desc-col'>Unique Quantitative Section<\/th><td class=''><a title=\"gmat vs. gre\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Ydi-xbWcpCc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quantitative Comparisons<\/a><\/td><td class=''><a title=\"gmat vs. gre\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/land-score-mastering-data-sufficiency\/\">Data Sufficiency<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><th class='avia-desc-col'>Unique Verbal Section<\/th><td class=''><a title=\"gmat vs. gre\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/gre-verbal-sentence-equivalence\/\">Sentence Equivalence<\/a>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<a title=\"gmat vs. gre\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/gre-text-completion-tips-strategies\/\">Text Completion<\/a><\/td><td class=''><a title=\"gmat vs. gre\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/sentence-correction-5-most-commonly-tested-errors\/\">Sentence Correction<\/a>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<a title=\"gmat vs. gre\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/land-score-critical-reasoning-answer-prediction\/\">Critical Reasoning<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><th class='avia-desc-col'>Better for Which Test-Takers?<\/th><td class=''>Better for \u201cnumber-crunching\u201d thinkers. Also, the GRE relies heavily on testing vocabulary in context. If that\u2019s your strength, consider taking the GRE to show off your skills.<\/td><td class=''>Better for \u201ccreative\/flexible\u201d thinkers. Many test-takers find the GMAT Quantitative section more challenging.<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><th class='avia-desc-col'>Test Structure<\/th><td class=''>Analytical Writing sections: one 30-minute essay; Verbal Reasoning: two sections, the first 18 minutes and the second 23 minutes; Quantitative Reasoning:sections (if taking computer-based GRE), the first 21 minute and the second 26 minutes. <\/td><td class=''>Analytical Writing (1 essay): 30 minutes; Integrated Reasoning section: 30 minutes; Quantitative: 62 minutes; Verbal: 65 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><th class='avia-desc-col'>Test Format<\/th><td class=''>Computer-based Multi-Stage Test (MST) for most test-takers (can be taken on paper in some locations). <\/td><td class=''> Computer-adaptive test (CAT) <\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><th class='avia-desc-col'>Total Testing Time<\/th><td class=''>1\u00a0hour, 58 minutes<\/td><td class=''>3 hours 30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><th class='avia-desc-col'>Scoring<\/th><td class=''>Scores for each section range from 130-170 in 1 point increments for verbal and quantitative reasoning. The Analytical Writing section is scored separately.<\/td><td class=''>Total score ranges from 200-800. Integrated Reasoning and Analytical Writing are scored separately. <\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><th class='avia-desc-col'>Cost<\/th><td class=''>$205 USD<\/td><td class=''>$250 USD<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><th class='avia-desc-col'>How Long is Your Score Good For?<\/th><td class=''>5 years<\/td><td class=''>5 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><style type='text\/css'>.avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(0):before { content: ''; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(1):before { content: 'GRE'; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(2):before { content: 'GMAT'; } <\/style>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/free\/gmat-practice-test-options\">Take a Free GMAT Practice Test<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0|\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\/free\/gre-practice-test-options\">Take a Free GRE Practice Test<\/a><\/strong>]<\/p>\n<p><article  class=\"iconbox iconbox_left    avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_table  el_before_av_table  \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconbox_content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class=\"iconbox_icon heading-color\" aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue82a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  ><\/div><h3 class='iconbox_content_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Test Prep Tip<\/h3><\/header><div class='iconbox_content_container  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though many business schools accept both the GMAT and GRE for admission, think about your post-MBA plans. If you\u2019re looking to get into finance or consulting, beware that some of the top firms will look at your GMAT score as an element of your recruitment. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2>GMAT and GRE Score Comparison<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it\u2019s impossible to perfectly equate GRE and GMAT scores, since they have different numbers of sections and their scores are reported differently, using your score on one test to predict your score on the other can help you know whether you\u2019re prepared for the graduate programs to which you\u2019re applying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GMAT is scored from 200-800, while each GRE section score falls between 130 and 170. Below is our chart of equivalent* GMAT, GRE Verbal, and GRE Quantitative score percentiles. GMAT scores were <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmac.com\/gmat-other-assessments\/accessing-gmat-exam-scores-and-reports\/gmat-scoring-by-exam-section-normal-view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collected by GMAC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between 2015 and 2018. GRE scores were <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/s\/gre\/pdf\/gre_guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collected by ETS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between 2015 and 2018.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<div class='avia-data-table-wrap avia_responsive_table'><table  class='avia-table avia-data-table avia-table-2  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_icon_box  el_before_av_promobox  avia_pricing_default '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Table\" ><tbody><tr class='avia-heading-row'><th class=''><strong>Percentile<\/strong><\/th><th class=''><strong>GMAT Score<\/strong><\/th><th class=''><strong>GRE Verbal Score<\/strong><\/th><th class=''><strong>GRE Quant Score<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>99%<\/td><td class=''>800<\/td><td class=''>169<\/td><td class=''>&#8212;<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>96-98%<\/td><td class=''>750<\/td><td class=''> 165-168 <\/td><td class=''>170<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>88-89%<\/td><td class=''>700<\/td><td class=''>161<\/td><td class=''>166<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>73%<\/td><td class=''>650<\/td><td class=''>156<\/td><td class=''>160<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>54-56%<\/td><td class=''>600<\/td><td class=''>152<\/td><td class=''>155<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>37-38%<\/td><td class=''>550<\/td><td class=''>148<\/td><td class=''>150<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>26%<\/td><td class=''>500<\/td><td class=''>145<\/td><td class=''>147<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>16%<\/td><td class=''>450<\/td><td class=''>142<\/td><td class=''>144<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>9-10%<\/td><td class=''>400<\/td><td class=''>139<\/td><td class=''>141<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>4-5%<\/td><td class=''>350<\/td><td class=''>136<\/td><td class=''>138<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>3%<\/td><td class=''>300<\/td><td class=''>135<\/td><td class=''>137<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>1%<\/td><td class=''>250<\/td><td class=''>130<\/td><td class=''>130<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>0%<\/td><td class=''>200<\/td><td class=''>&#8212;<\/td><td class=''>&#8212;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><style type='text\/css'>.avia-table-2 td:nth-of-type(1):before { content: 'Percentile'; } .avia-table-2 td:nth-of-type(2):before { content: 'GMAT Score'; } .avia-table-2 td:nth-of-type(3):before { content: 'GRE Verbal Score'; } .avia-table-2 td:nth-of-type(4):before { content: 'GRE Quant Score'; } <\/style><br \/>\n*The percentiles and coinciding scores listed above are approximate, as equivalent data on GMAT and GRE scores were unavailable. For more accurate information on each test\u2019s scoring percentiles, visit the test-makers\u2019 websites: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmac.com\/gmat-other-assessments\/accessing-gmat-exam-scores-and-reports\/gmat-scoring-by-exam-section-normal-view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GMAC<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/s\/gre\/pdf\/gre_guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ETS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Retaking or Canceling the GMAT vs GRE<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an ideal world, you\u2019ll take the test you feel best about, hit your target score, and apply to the graduate programs of your dreams with confidence. But things can happen and you may not get the score you want on your first try. Luckily, both the GMAT and GRE test makers make it possible to repeat the exams if needed without jeopardizing your application. Get familiar with the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.com\/exams\/gmat\/after-the-exam\/gmat-scores-and-score-reports\/cancelling-reinstating-gmat-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT\u2019s score cancellation policy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\/revised_general\/about\/scoreselect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GRE\u2019s ScoreSelect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you complete your GMAT, you will see your unofficial GMAT scores\u2013Verbal, Quantitative, Integrated Reasoning, and Total. You will then have two minutes to decide whether to cancel or accept your score. Before you sit for your exam, set a goal score for yourself. If you score below your goal, you can cancel your score and retest in as little as 16 days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re taking the GRE, the ScoreSelect option allows you to send your best \u201cday\u201d to schools, meaning you can take the test multiple times and send your best performance. You won\u2019t be able to \u201csplit\u201d or \u201csuperscore\u201d your exam. Unlike the GMAT, if you cancel your test at the testing center, you won\u2019t see how you did. You can test again in 21 days. It\u2019s important to note that every time you take the GMAT or GRE, you will need to pay the exam fee again (which can really add up!), so don\u2019t use the real thing as practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t<div   class='av_promobox  avia-button-yes   avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_table  el_before_av_sidebar '>\t\t<div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\nDownload Kaplan&#8217;s full infographic \u2013 A Matter of Degrees: Breaking Down the GMAT and the GRE!<\/p>\n<\/div><div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-right ' ><a href='https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2016\/04\/GMAT-vs-GRE-Kaplan.pdf' class='avia-button  avia-color-theme-color   avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-right ' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Get access!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_promobox  avia-builder-el-last '><div id=\"text-70\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"a78fe19e226d385662749ccaadcdccd7ecdcab651c77e3b874bfcb76a80605a7\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text-71\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"185e834399a9fdd414ded52f3f51a4735f464b8c612f006f44ffba835a649b4f\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your road to graduate school or business school doesn\u2019t begin with taking the\u00a0GMAT\u00a0or\u00a0GRE, but a standardized test will likely play a role in your application process. 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