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GMAT vs. GRE: What’s the Difference?

Apr. 7th, 2025 | by: Matt Symonds

One of the first—and most strategic—decisions you’ll make on your MBA journey is whether to take the GMAT or the GRE. Both are accepted by nearly every top business school, but they differ in structure, content, and emphasis. Choosing the test that plays to your strengths can give your application a powerful edge. We hear […]

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Best Executive MBA Programs in the USA Without GMAT Requirements

Jan. 13th, 2025 | by: Bill Kooser

Are you a senior manager looking to fast-track your career without stepping away from your current role? Executive MBA (EMBA) programs are designed specifically for seasoned professionals, offering advanced leadership training, powerful networking opportunities, and the flexibility to balance work and education.  However, many busy executives struggle to find the time to prepare for the […]

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Test-Optional MBA Programs that Waive the GMAT​ and GRE

Sep. 17th, 2024 | by: Caroline Diarte Edwards

MBA programs understand that applicants are not accurately represented solely by their test scores. Several top-ranked programs will waive standardized test requirements upon request, allowing you to submit your application without a GMAT or GRE score.  Should you consider applying for your MBA with no GMAT or GRE score in Round One? Or should you […]

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The GMAT Score Results: Key to Your Test

Sep. 10th, 2024 | by: Rachel Erickson Hee

As of February 1, 2024, the Graduate Management Admissions Test has been replaced with a new exam: the GMAT Focus Edition. With it comes a new GMAT Scores Chart. Many aspiring MBAs preparing to take a test before applying to B-school are wondering how to make sense of your new GMAT Score Results.  If you’re […]

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7 Essential Tips for GMAT Prep

Apr. 25th, 2024 | by: Caroline Diarte Edwards

For the last 15 years or so, the average GMAT score for candidates admitted to top MBA programs has been rising steadily. In the US, the mean GMAT score of tests reported to MBA programs is now 658, up 48 points from five years ago. At the elite M7 schools, the average GMAT for the […]

How to Get a Perfect GMAT Score

How to Get a Perfect GMAT Score

Feb. 8th, 2024 | by: Matt Symonds

Achieving a perfect 805 score on the GMAT Focus Edition is a lofty goal. While it might seem like an impossible feat, test experts I’ve talked to assure me that landing a perfect GMAT score is indeed within reach. Will getting the highest possible score on the GMAT score significantly boost your MBA application? Not […]

GMAT Focus Edition and GRE: Your Best Test Strategy

Feb. 6th, 2024 | by: Rachel Erickson Hee

Since September 2023, two major standardized tests for admission to business school have been significantly revised. Both the new GMAT exam and the GRE are brand new to us all — test-takers, admissions committees, and test prep experts alike — so it can be confusing to navigate the various options.  Fortuna Admissions previously shared information […]

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GMAT vs GRE

Feb. 5th, 2024 | by: Rachel Erickson Hee

Both the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) debuted new, shorter versions in late 2023. This makes deciding which test is the best for you more tricky than usual. The new version of the GRE was launched on Sept. 22, and the older test is no longer available. The GMAT […]

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GMAT Study Plan: Expert Tips to Find Your Motivation

Mar. 29th, 2022 | by: Jeffrey Miller

For better or worse, your GMAT score likely will have a significant impact on both your business school candidacy and your long-term career path. The higher you score on the GMAT, the more MBA admissions options you’ll have available to you. Furthermore, in today’s competitive job market, some companies request that applicants submit their GMAT […]

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Common Reasons to Retake the GMAT: Tips & Strategy

Nov. 9th, 2021 | by: Scott Woodbury-Stewart

All MBA candidates hope the GMAT exam will be a “one-shot deal,” but the fact is, many test-takers end up retaking the GMAT. If you’ve spent any time on GMAT forums or the MBA subreddit, you’ve probably seen countless posts by test-takers soliciting advice on whether to retake the test. If you’re wondering whether retaking the […]

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GMAT Prep: How to Score High on Verbal

Sep. 28th, 2021 | by: Marty Murray

Scoring high on the GMAT Verbal section is an important part of earning an impressive Total Score on the GMAT. Furthermore, business schools generally prefer to see “balanced” GMAT Quant and Verbal scores as opposed to wildly divergent ones, because both quantitative skills and management-level reading and analytical skills are necessary for success in business […]

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Top MBA Programs Waiving the GMAT – Waiver Information

Sep. 3rd, 2021 | by: Caroline Diarte Edwards

Top MBA Programs Waiving GMAT Test Scores An increasing number of MBA programs are waiving the GMAT. In other words, you can submit your application without a GMAT or GRE score. Should you consider applying in round one without a GMAT score? Or should you take the GMAT and see how you do, and apply […]

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