Oakland University, Harvard, Columbia University, University of Chicago and many more, now accept GRE scores in case of MBA application. In fact, an open research conducted by Kaplan survey reflects 85 percent of B-Schools over 70 countries consider GRE score when it comes to MBA application.
In the previous scenario few years’ back, these B-Schools used to rely alone on GMAT score of MBA applicants. The trend is changing where the focus is mostly on GRE score in case of MBA aspirants.
So if you have decided, that MBA is your ambition or dream career, then GRE should be in your plans.
Here’s giving ten solid reasons how GRE benefits MBA aspirants:
a) Expands academic opportunity
GRE score is accepted by both B-Schools and graduate colleges. This widens academic options for MBA students, where they can shift to masters courses as well.
b) Perks and benefits
GRE permits the use of on-screen calculator which makes it easy and fast for students to complete the mathematical section. Also, the scope of going wrong in calculation diminishes. Once you will move to MBA classes, calculators are a mandate. With GRE, MBA candidates will know the optimum use of calculators.
c) High level mathematics
In the quantitative section of GRE exam, students have the scope to answer two kinds of additional problem— Quantitative Comparison and Numeric Entry. MBA level mathematics also include these kind of advanced quantitative sums.
d) Scope of good score
At times, MCQ questions of GRE exam has multiple right answers. If a student can correctly select all the options, they are given extra score. This increases the scope to score better in GRE exam. Your first step for admission to a good B-School.
e) Advance English syllabus
The additional questions of GRE verbal section are very unique and not used in other entrance test formats. They are Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence. This improve your English skills, very much needed during MBA course.
f) First step to MBA
The second question in GRE Writing section is usually a notion to which a student either agrees or disagrees. This requires a lot of practice and is of course, time consuming. Yet, it makes the GRE test an interesting one. This also prepares you for the group discussions and personal interviews rounds of B-School admission.
g) Credibility of GRE exam
The total number of GRE test takers is highest than many other popular entrance exams every year. This reflects the popularity and authenticity of GRE exam.
h)Options and opportunities in GRE exam
GRE is available in both computer and paper based format. Candidates can decide on the basis of their convenience.
i) Well planned time management
GRE exam time may apparently seem longest when compared to other mainstream tests. But, GRE facilitates short breaks for students during exam. This gives the GRE candidates the scope to prepare better for every next round.
j) Special GRE exam
GRE also conducts special subject specific tests for biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, maths, computer science and English literature.
