How did you figure out whether to take GMAT or GRE? Background: applying to STEM grad school in addition to MBA programs

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Did a practice test in both and chose the one I did better in. I’ve gone with the GRE btw. Additionally, there is no difference in how the b schools look at the tests now so pick whichever you test better in.

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Still a preference for GMAT all else being equal. A higher GMAT is better for scholarship considerations

Take a look at the material (a study guide, some practice questions), and decide which you're more comfortable with. neither is notably harder than the other, but there are some stylistic and thematic differences, so you may find one is a better fit.

If you're truly indifferent, I'd agree with Atos1 that b-schools don't really care. More traditional/academic grad programs, however, are predominantly GRE focused, so might make sense to do that to avoid doubling up.

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