Hi all,
I have two questions regarding the GMAT vs. the GRE. I took the GRE and scores were 164 Quant (88th percentile), 160 Verbal (84th percentile).
1. Question: Should I take the GMAT if I'd like to eventually apply to M7 School? I've read from online sources and heard from others that I've talked to that though top b-schools allow applicants to submit either GMAT or GRE scores, admissions committees may favor GMAT applicants because the committee knows that the GMAT is taken only by individuals who are set on b-school whereas GRE-takers may be interested in joint degrees, have considered business school only after considering a master's degree in another field, etc. Is there truth to this at H/S/W and other M7 Schools?
2. Question: Should I take the GMAT if I'd like to apply to MBB, VC, PE for MBA internships/full-time jobs? I've heard that GRE-takers may be at a disadvantage during the MBA internship/full-time recruiting seasons because MBB and VC/PE shops take into account applicants'gmat scores when deciding whom to interview. If this is the case, does MBB disclose what their cut-off GMAT is? What is it?
Could anyone shed light on these points? Thanks!