Hi folks, looking for some guidance as there are extremely talented people in this group. I am planning to do MBA and planning to start my preparations. Can you guide me on which test to choose? GRE or GMAT? I currently have 5 years of industry experience.

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I personally recommend GMAT. I know schools say they don’t have preference but part of the MBA ranking system includes GMAT scores. It’s the reason when you look at MBA programs for class stats it includes GMAT score but not GRE.

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Thanks D1, appreciate your response.

Are you better at quant or verbal?

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If you’re getting significantly better scores on the GRE, then I’d do that. If it’s close, then I’d probably go gmat for the reason you mentioned.

I took the gmat but my understanding is the gre is easier with math but harder with verbal and I believe has a vocab component.

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I've got a set of the manhattan gmat books if you're looking. Like new condition

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Thanks for your response. I will get in touch with you if I decide to take gmat. Appreciate your help.

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