{"id":37709,"date":"2026-07-27T08:51:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T12:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/?p=37709"},"modified":"2026-07-27T10:27:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T14:27:23","slug":"gmat-gre-or-ea-which-exam-should-you-take-for-business-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/gmat-gre-or-ea-which-exam-should-you-take-for-business-school\/","title":{"rendered":"GMAT, GRE, or EA for MBA: Which Test Should You Take?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By\u00a0Jen Kedrowski, MBA Admissions Consultant, mbaMission, and former GMAT\/GRE Instructor &amp; Curriculum Manager<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are planning to apply to MBA programs, you have likely heard about exams such as the GMAT, GRE, and Executive Assessment (EA).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question is how do you decide <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> admissions exam to take before applying to business schools?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this post, we offer insight into the different exam options for applying to MBA programs to help you identify the one you should take to increase your chances of success.\u00a0Ultimately, you want to choose the exam that is the best fit for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014the one that will most effectively showcase your abilities and add to your applicant profile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/gmat-gre-or-ea-which-exam-should-you-take-for-business-school\/#how_to_decide_which_mba_admissions_exam_to_take_gmat_gre_or_ea\" >How to Decide Which MBA Admissions Exam to Take (GMAT, GRE, or EA)?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/gmat-gre-or-ea-which-exam-should-you-take-for-business-school\/#how_are_the_gmat_gre_and_ea_different\" >How Are the GMAT, GRE, and EA Different?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/gmat-gre-or-ea-which-exam-should-you-take-for-business-school\/#gmat_gre_and_executive_assessment_ea_exam_comparison\" >GMAT, GRE, and Executive Assessment (EA) Exam Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/gmat-gre-or-ea-which-exam-should-you-take-for-business-school\/#which_exam_do_mba_programs_prefer\" >Which Exam Do MBA Programs Prefer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/gmat-gre-or-ea-which-exam-should-you-take-for-business-school\/#which_exam_is_best_suited_for_you\" >Which Exam Is Best Suited for You?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/gmat-gre-or-ea-which-exam-should-you-take-for-business-school\/#why_taking_practice_tests_is_important_when_choosing_an_mba_admissions_exam\" >Why Taking Practice Tests Is Important When Choosing an MBA Admissions Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/gmat-gre-or-ea-which-exam-should-you-take-for-business-school\/#other_frequently_asked_questions\" >Other Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/gmat-gre-or-ea-which-exam-should-you-take-for-business-school\/#final_thoughts_choosing_the_right_test_for_your_mba_application_goals\" >Final Thoughts: Choosing the Right Test for Your MBA Application Goals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_decide_which_mba_admissions_exam_to_take_gmat_gre_or_ea\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Decide Which MBA Admissions Exam to Take (GMAT, GRE, or EA)?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When deciding which exam to take, consider the following action steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check which exams your target schools require and accept.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review specific exam differences and consider which test is better suited to your strengths and preferences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take online practice tests to compare and identify the best option for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to learn more about exam differences, school preferences, and other important considerations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>But first, do you really <\/b><b><i>need<\/i><\/b><b> to take an exam to apply to an MBA program?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether or not you are a fan of standardized tests,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the reality is that the majority of MBA programs require candidates to submit a standardized test score as part of the application process, typically from either the GMAT or the GRE. A smaller number of programs accept EA scores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Be sure to check the exam requirements for each program you are interested in early in your MBA application process!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A number of U.S. MBA programs have offered\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1c8iIp2e-23bw7MRmRf_WeWd6kekkaSEvsEi__YkX9q0\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">test waivers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0in recent years, but which schools do so vary from one application season to the next, so be sure to contact the programs you are interested in directly to verify whether applying for a test waiver is an option. Test waivers are typically granted on a limited basis, and the admissions committees will need to see solid alternate evidence of quantitative, analytical, and academic strengths before issuing a waiver to a candidate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most applicants, however, an exam is required. Business schools use your exam score, in combination with your academic performance as an undergraduate, in predicting your ability to manage the academic rigor of their MBA program. Exam scores alone do not get applicants \u201cin\u201d to specific programs, but scoring well below a school\u2019s average can hold a candidate back and become a roadblock to acceptance. In addition, at schools that are particularly competitive, many applicants will submit strong test scores, so you need to score as high as possible on your test to maximize your chances. (Also, higher scores can open up opportunities for scholarships at some programs!)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_are_the_gmat_gre_and_ea_different\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Are the GMAT, GRE, and EA Different?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>GMAT, GRE, and EA Comparison Chart<\/b><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-11\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-11\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><th class=\"column-2\"><strong>GMAT<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><strong>GRE<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-4\"><strong>EA<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Total Length<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2 hours, 15 minutes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2 hours<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">90 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3 sections, 64 questions (Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Data Insights)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">5 sections, 55 questions (2 Quantitative Reasoning, 2 Verbal Reasoning, 1 Analytical Writing)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">3 sections, 40 questions (Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Integrated Reasoning)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Scoring<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Overall score: 205\u2013805<br \/>\nSubscores: 60\u201390 for each section<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Quantitative score: 130\u2013170<br \/>\nVerbal score: 130\u2013170<br \/>\nWriting score: 0\u20136<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Overall score: 126\u2013174<br \/>\nSubscores: 0\u201320 for each section<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Quantitative Section Details<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">21 questions, 45 minutes<br \/>\nQuestion types: Problem-solving <br \/>\nTopics: Number properties, algebra, arithmetic, statistics<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2 sections (12 questions in 21 minutes and 15 questions in 26 minutes)<br \/>\nQuestion types: Quantitative comparisons, multiple choice, numeric entry, and data interpretation set<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">14 questions, 30 minutes<br \/>\nQuestion types: Problem-solving and data sufficiency <br \/>\nTopics: Number properties, algebra, arithmetic, statistics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Verbal Section Details<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">23 questions, 45 minutes<br \/>\nQuestion types: Reading comprehension and critical reasoning<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2 sections (12 questions in 18 minutes and 15 questions in 23 minutes)<br \/>\nQuestion types: Reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">14 questions, 30 minutes<br \/>\nQuestion types: Reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and sentence correction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Data Insights or Integrated Reasoning Section Details<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">20 questions, 45 minutes<br \/>\nQuestion types: Data sufficiency, multi-source reasoning, table analysis, graphics interpretation, and two-part analysis<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">12 questions, 30 minutes<br \/>\nQuestion types: Multi-source reasoning, table analysis, graphics interpretation, and two-part analysis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Analytical Writing Section Details<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1 question, Analyze an Issue, 30 minutes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Calculator Usage<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Available on-screen for Data Insights section only<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Available on-screen for Quantitative section<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Available on-screen for Integrated Reasoning section only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Flexibility within Sections<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Review and edit up to three questions per section, if time allows<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Skip, go back, and review any questions within active section<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Limited ability to review and change answers at specific points within each section<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Exam Attempts<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Five attempts permitted in a rolling 12-month period; eight attempts in a lifetime<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Five attempts permitted in a rolling 12-month period; no lifetime limit<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Four attempts in a lifetime; two maximum attempts at a test center, and two maximum attempts online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-11 from cache -->\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reality is that the majority of MBA programs require a standardized test as part of the application process, typically either the GMAT or the GRE. A smaller number of programs accept the Executive Assessment (EA) exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A number of U.S. MBA programs have begun offering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1c8iIp2e-23bw7MRmRf_WeWd6kekkaSEvsEi__YkX9q0\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">test waivers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in recent years, but which schools do so vary from one application season to the next, so be sure to contact the programs you are interested in directly to verify whether applying for a test waiver is an option. Test waivers are typically granted on a limited basis, and the admissions committees will need to see solid alternate evidence of quantitative, analytical, and academic strengths before issuing a waiver to an applicant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most applicants, however, an exam is required. Business schools use your exam score, in combination with your academic performance as an undergraduate, in predicting your ability to manage the academic rigor of their MBA program. Exam scores alone do not get applicants \u201cin\u201d to specific programs, but scoring well below a school\u2019s average can hold a candidate back and become a roadblock to acceptance. In addition, at schools that are particularly competitive, many candidates will submit strong test scores, so you need to score as high as possible on your test to maximize your chances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u00a0GMAT\u00a0exam is administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council and tests Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights. The GMAT has an extensive history in the business school world. The exam\u2019s first iteration was established more than 70 years ago.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\/test-takers\/general-test\/about.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GRE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0exam is administered by ETS and was initially an admissions test for a broad range of graduate school programs. It tests Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Business schools began accepting the GRE almost two decades ago, and over time, GRE submissions for MBA programs have been steadily increasing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A third admissions exam, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.com\/exams\/executive-assessment\/about\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is accepted by a small but growing number of full-time MBA programs (including Columbia Business School, NYU Stern, UVA Darden, Duke Fuqua, Texas McCombs, and Georgetown McDonough). The EA was created by the same organization that created the GMAT, initially for applicants to executive MBA (EMBA) programs. It tests a similar range of skills as the GMAT, including Quantitative, Verbal Reasoning, and Integrated Reasoning\u2014which involves data interpretation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With respect to differences in content, be aware of the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/gmat-score-chart-a-comprehensive-guide-for-test-takers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he GMAT prioritizes data analysis and quantitative reasoning most extensively.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GRE includes vocabulary, geometry, and analytical writing\u00a0 (the GMAT and EA do not).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The EA includes Sentence Correction (grammar) questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The EA is the shortest of the three exams (by a small margin; see chart in this post).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, all three exams test a similar range and level of quantitative facts, concepts, and formulas (with the exception of some geometry on the GRE).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All three are adaptive exams, meaning that the difficulty level adjusts based on your performance while you are in the process of taking the test.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All three exams also test your time-management and strategic decision-making abilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"tablepress-30-name\" class=\"tablepress-table-name tablepress-table-name-id-30\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gmat_gre_and_executive_assessment_ea_exam_comparison\"><\/span>GMAT, GRE, and Executive Assessment (EA) Exam Comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-30\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-30\" aria-labelledby=\"tablepress-30-name\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>SIMILARITIES<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong>DIFFERENCES<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Adaptive format: Difficulty adjusts to performance; Computer\/section adaptive<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">GMAT: Data analysis and Quant priority<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Quantitative range: Tests similar range and level of quantitative concepts; formulas<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">GRE: Includes geometry, vocabulary, and analytical writing; Considered more test-taker friendly for Quant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Key skills: Tests time-management abilities; Strategic decision-making abilities<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">EA: Grammar included; Shortest exam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-30 from cache -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which_exam_do_mba_programs_prefer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Exam Do MBA Programs Prefer?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>MBA programs do <\/b><b><i>not<\/i><\/b><b> have a preference as to which exam you take (as long as it is one that the program accepts, of course).\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many applicants worry that even though a school says it will accept several different exam options, it might\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prefer<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0one test over another. However, this is simply\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0true. Programs want you to take the exam that will best showcase your strengths and ability to handle the business school curriculum!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the GMAT has a long history of being the primary exam for MBA programs, that does not mean it is \u201cpreferred.\u201d And the percentage of MBA applicants who submit GRE scores has continued to increase over the years. At many top programs,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40% or more\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of candidates submit GRE scores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than feeling compelled to take the GMAT simply because it has a longer history with business schools, do your research to determine which of the exams is truly the best option for you, your skills, and your test-taking abilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which_exam_is_best_suited_for_you\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Exam Is Best Suited for You?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some scenarios when each exam might be particularly suited for certain applicants:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You might be best suited for the GMAT exam<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you consider yourself particularly strong in quantitative reasoning and data analysis, because these are very prevalent across the GMAT.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you are a strong test taker in general and feel confident that you can achieve a GMAT score that could benefit programs with respect to their averages.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you are a non-native English speaker and\/or feel the GRE vocabulary or EA grammar questions would be difficult or time intensive for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you have taken a GMAT practice test and feel you could excel with this exam!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You might be best suited for the GRE exam<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you consider yourself particularly strong in verbal reasoning and complex vocabulary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you feel you are not the strongest standardized test taker but prefer GRE questions to EA questions (or your target programs do not accept the EA).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you feel your quantitative and\/or data analysis skills are on the weaker side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you are applying for any specialized master\u2019s degree programs that require the GRE.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you have taken a GRE practice test and feel you could excel with this exam!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You might be best suited for the EA exam<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you are applying to EMBA programs and\/or other MBA options that accept the EA.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you consider yourself particularly strong in grammar and data analysis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you feel you are not the strongest standardized test taker and prefer EA questions to GRE questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you prefer the shortest possible exam length available.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you have taken an EA practice test and feel you could excel with this exam!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if you are not a strong test taker? Should that influence your test choice?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business schools have generally maintained consistent GMAT averages over time and strive to ensure that those averages do not decrease by much from one season to the next. GRE averages tend to vary more widely, and Quant and Verbal subscores are still looked at separately by the admissions committees. In addition, the percentage of candidates who submit a GRE score has historically been smaller than the percentage who submit GMAT scores at most programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given all of these factors, until recently, at least, some schools were able to be slightly more flexible in accepting applicants with below-average GRE (or EA) scores\u2014but\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0below-average GMAT scores\u2014if the rest of their profile was strong.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Jeremy Shinewald, founder\/president of mbaMission,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSchools are protective over their GMAT averages. If you are naturally a strong-test taker and can see yourself lifting a program\u2019s average, you might want to take the GMAT. If you\u2019re not a natural test taker, you might want to pursue the GRE. That doesn\u2019t mean that business schools will accept any old GRE score, though; test takers should still seek to perform at or near the school averages.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you might want to consider taking the GRE or EA if you struggle to achieve a score that is near your target school\u2019s GMAT average. However, what is most important is to take a practice test to compare your options and see which exam you perform best on.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_taking_practice_tests_is_important_when_choosing_an_mba_admissions_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Taking Practice Tests Is Important When Choosing an MBA Admissions Exam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking a practice test <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you choose your exam helps you in two key ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) You get to experience that particular exam to see how you feel about the experience, structure, and question types, and to determine whether you prefer it to any of the other exams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) You receive a very rough diagnostic test score. Although this score might not necessarily reflect what your final score will be after preparing, it will allow you to compare your performance on different exams, thereby providing some insight into which test you might have the most potential with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some links to get you started:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.com\/exams\/gmat-exam\/prep-for-the-exam?utm_campaign=americas_All_Dec_gfocusprep_cenarm_prep-for-the-exam&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=paidsearch&amp;utm_keyword=mba%20gmat%20practice%20test&amp;c3api=693220593112,mba%20gmat%20practice%20test&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_content=s%7Cpcrid%7C693220593112%7Cpkw%7Cmba%20gmat%20practice%20test%7Cpmt%7Cp&amp;utm_term=mba%20gmat%20practice%20test&amp;hsa_acc=4534211383&amp;hsa_cam=20656829423&amp;hsa_grp=167391919908&amp;hsa_ad=693220593112&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-308512294523&amp;hsa_kw=mba%20gmat%20practice%20test&amp;hsa_mt=p&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw9vqyBhCKARIsAIIcLMFaT1-Lt-bxvzQIKj388GwWUSODVPbKQdQbj5fo7iZ2xCo3Q_g_UUEaAsVlEALw_wcB\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try a free online practice GMAT exam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.com\/exams\/executive-assessment\/prepare\/free-prep-resources\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try free online practice EA questions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Note: You will need to pay a fee to access a full-length practice EA exam.)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have taken several practice exams and still are not sure which one to focus on\u2014or if you would like additional advice on test preparation\u2014feel free to reach out for a free 30-minute\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/consult\/mba-admissions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0with one of our MBA admissions experts. We offer these complimentary advice consultations on a weekly basis across multiple time zones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"other_frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How should you prepare for the exam?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most candidates prepare for their chosen exam for two to six months. Taking a targeted\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/courses\/gmat-courses\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prep course<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and\/or working with a tutor can further strengthen your quantitative and verbal foundations and maximize your score.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long before you apply should you aim to finish my exam?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam scores are valid for five years, so as soon as you know that you might apply in the coming years, you can strategically identify an ideal tow- to six-month time frame in which to practice, prepare for, and take your exam, including retaking, if needed. (And yes, most applicants are in the same situation of preparing for their exam part time while working full time!) You <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> complete your exam process up until the school deadlines; however, we strongly recommend doing so earlier. You will allow yourself much more time to dedicate to application work if you have completed your exam three to six months or more prior to your deadlines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you take the same exam multiple times?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/mission-admission-taking-the-gmat-multiple-times\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retaking an exam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0will not negatively affect your chances of admission, because business schools will consider your\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highest\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">score in their evaluation of your candidacy. We therefore recommend considering a retake if you feel you could improve your score and\/or you are below your desired target for your intended business school(s).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you take multiple\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">different<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0exams?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some applicants take more than one of the three admissions tests (if accepted by their target programs). Why might you choose this approach? A large proportion of the preparation you do for any one exam will carry over and apply to the other exams as well. If you struggle to reach or surpass the score averages at your target programs after several attempts, you might want to consider trying a different exam, even before devoting extensive prep to it, just to see whether you might perform better on it instead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What qualifies as a \u201cgood\u201d GMAT\/GRE\/EA score?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two key considerations determine a \u201cgood\u201d test score. These are the (1) percentiles and (2) average scores at your target school(s).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do your research on both to get a sense of how your score would compare. Feel free to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/consult\/mba-admissions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reach out to us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0with questions about your scores and candidacy anytime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"final_thoughts_choosing_the_right_test_for_your_mba_application_goals\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Thoughts: Choosing the Right Test for Your MBA Application Goals<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, taking an admissions exam, whether the GMAT, GRE, or EA, is an important part of the MBA application process. The further ahead you plan, the more opportunity you will have to prepare for and complete your chosen test before needing to dedicate time to your MBA essays and applications as you get closer to deadlines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any of the three exams can lead to successful outcomes. Remember to check your school requirements, review information about the different exams, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take practice tests<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make an informed, strategic decision on the best test for you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Want to discuss your testing situation one-on-one?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our expert admissions consultants can answer any questions you might have. Sign up for a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/consult\/mba-admissions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">complimentary 30-minute consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By\u00a0Jen Kedrowski, MBA Admissions Consultant, mbaMission, and former GMAT\/GRE Instructor &amp; Curriculum Manager If you are planning to apply to MBA programs, you have likely heard about exams such as the GMAT, GRE, and Executive Assessment (EA).\u00a0 The question is how do you decide which admissions exam to take before applying to business schools? 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