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Applying to B-schools with your GRE score? Learn how to convert GRE score to GMAT score with the help of a conversion chart.

An increasing number of students are taking the GRE for admission into Business schools. Its wider testing network and broader reach are an inherent advantage for the test taker. However, it has been a very short period since business schools have started accepting GRE scores for admission into graduate management programs. Hence, there is very little information available about the GRE scores of the incoming class at top business schools. Moreover, business schools convert GRE to GMAT scores to objectively compare all the applicants.

So, how does GRE to GMAT score conversion work? Keep reading! As bonus content, we also share the GRE scores for the top business schools and shed light on how the admissions committee evaluates your scores in 2023.

How are GRE and GMAT scores reported?

Before we dig deeper into how to convert your GRE scores to GMAT, let’s first understand how are your GRE and GMAT scores reported.

Score reporting

Both the GRE and GMAT are standardized tests for admission into graduate programs at universities in the US and other countries like Canada, Australia, Germany, and the UK. Traditionally the GMAT has been the preferred choice of business schools for evaluating candidates for admission into graduate management programs. However, to broaden the applicant pool and increase class diversity, many of the top B-schools now accept GRE scores. There are a few fundamental differences between the tests regarding the format and score reporting.

Here are the differences between GRE and GMAT:

Parameter	GRE	GMAT
Format	3 Sections Quantitative ability (130-170) Verbal ability (130-170) Analytical writing (0-6 in 0.5-point increments)	4 Sections Quantitative reasoning (6-51) Verbal reasoning (6-51) Analytical writing assessment (0-6 in 0.5-point increments) Integrated reasoning (1-8)
Adaptiveness	Section adaptive	Question Adaptive
Testing Time	3 Hours 45 minutes	3 Hours 7 Minutes

Watch this video to know the difference between GMAT and GRE. You can also read this article.

For the GRE the Quant and Verbal scores are reported separately and range from 130-170. These scores are simply added to give your cumulative GRE score. In the GMAT, however, Verbal and Quant scores are reported separately and then scaled to calculate your cumulative GMAT score. Quant and verbal scores can range from 6-51, and the scaled cumulative score ranges from 200-800.

The score reporting for analytical writing is similar. The GMAT, however, has an added section called Integrated Reasoning. The score for which is reported on a 1-8 scale. It is an assessment of multi-source reasoning with questions requiring data interpretation from charts, graphs, and tables.

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Comparing Raw and Scaled scores

ETS the organization which conducts the GRE has developed a handy tool for converting GRE scores to GMAT equivalent scores. This comparison tool allows users to predict the GMAT total, Quantitative, Verbal scores using their GRE Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative reasoning scores. You can access the tool here.

Percentile Scores

Percentile scores are provided on both your GRE and GMAT score reports. They represent the percentage of test-takers who obtained a score lower than the specified score. The percentile scores to which raw scores correspond to, for both GRE and GMAT are shown below. Due to the fundamental differences in the applicant pool who take each test, the percentile scores cannot be compared directly. However, they can be used as a rough guideline for comparison.

GRE to GMAT score conversion chart 2023

The below GRE to GMAT conversion chart is based on the data provided by GRE’s Comparison tool for business schools.

GRE Verbal Reasoning score	GRE Quant Reasoning score	GRE Score	GMAT Score	GMAT Verbal scaled score	GMAT Quant scaled score
170	170	340	800	46	53
169	169	338	790	45	52
168	168	336	780	44	50
167	167	334	760	43	49
166	166	332	740	42	48
165	165	330	730	41	47
164	164	328	710	40	45
163	163	326	690	39	44
162	162	324	670	38	43
161	161	322	660	37	42
160	160	320	640	36	41
159	159	318	620	35	39
158	158	316	610	35	38
157	157	314	590	34	37
156	156	312	570	33	36
155	155	310	560	32	34
154	154	308	540	31	33
153	153	306	520	30	32
152	152	304	500	29	31
151	151	302	490	28	29
150	150	300	470	27	28
149	149	298	450	26	27
148	148	296	440	25	26
147	147	294	420	25	24
146	146	292	400	24	23
145	145	290	390	23	22
144	144	288	370	22	21
143	143	286	350	21	19
142	142	284	330	20	18
141	141	282	320	19	17
140	140	280	300	18	16
139	139	278	280	17	14
138	138	276	270	16	13
137	137	274	250	15	12
136	136	272	230	15	11
135	135	270	220	14	9
134	134	268	200	13	8
133	133	266	200	12	7
132	132	264	200	11	6
131	131	262	200	10	4
130	130	260	200	9	3

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Average GRE vs. GMAT scores at top Business Schools

The average GRE and GMAT scores of the incoming class at the top 50 business schools are shown below. If you are aiming for a top-50 business school, the below table should help you in setting a target score for the GMAT or GRE, whichever test you choose to take.

Business school	GMAT Score (2023 Class)	GRE Score (2023 intake)	GRE Verbal	GRE Quant
Stanford GSB	738	330	165	165
Wharton School of Business	740	324	162	162
Chicago Booth School of Business	732	325	162	163
Kellogg School of Management	727	327	162	165
Harvard Business School	730	327	163	164
MIT Sloan School of Management	730	325	162	163
Columbia University	729	NA
UC Berkeley Haas	726	323	161	162
Yale School of Management	730	331	166	165
Tuck School of Business	724	324	162	162
Duke Fuqua School of Business	710	317	NA	NA
Michigan Ross School of Business	722	320	160	160
Darden School of Business	715	321	NA	NA
Cornell Johnson – Tepper	710	NA	NA	NA
USC Marshall	716	NA	NA	NA
UCLA Anderson School of Management	714	NA	NA	NA
McCombs School of Business (Class 2022)	704	318	159	159
Kenan-Flagler	696	NA	NA	NA
Georgetown McDonough (Class 2021)	704	317	NA	NA
University of Washington (Foster)	704	321	161	160
Indiana University Kelley School of Business	679	NA	NA	NA
Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School	690	NA	NA	NA
Jones Graduate School of Business	705	316	NA	NA
Emory Goizueta Business School	690	NA	NA	NA
University of florida (Warrington) (Class 2015)	687	NA	NA	NA
Georgia Tech	682	319	159	160
Carlson School of Management	690	321	NA	NA
W.P. Carey School of Business (Class 2021)	694	321	NA	NA
Marriott School of Business	669	NA	NA	NA
UT Dallas (Class 2022)	681	314	NA	NA
Fisher College of Business (Class 2021)	683	311	NA	NA
Smeal College of Business	666	NA	NA	NA
Simon Business School	650	313	157	156
Notre Dame (Mendoza) (Class 2022)	657	NA	NA	NA
Washington University (Olin) (Class 2021)	684	NA	NA	NA
Texas A&M Mays (Class 2021)	665	310	NA	NA
Broad College of Business	674	NA	NA	NA
Terry College of Business	665	310	NA	NA
Haslam College of Business	680	316	158	158
Robert H.Smith School of Business	656	NA	NA	NA
Wisconsin School of Business (Class 2022)	649	NA	NA	NA
Boston College – Carroll School of Management	646	312	NA	NA
Krannert School of Management	633	NA	NA	NA
Rutgers Business School (Class 2020)	683	NA	NA	NA
SMU Cox	686	NA	NA	NA
University of Alabama (Class 2020)	650	310	NA	NA
David Eccles School of Business (Class 2021)	655	316	NA	NA
Questrom School of Business (Class 2021)	675	315	159	156
Iowa State University – Ivy College of Business	592	NA	NA	NA
Pittsburgh Katz (Class 2021)	625	NA	NA	NA

Do AdComs have a preference between GMAT and GRE?

Now that we know how to compare and convert between GMAT and GRE scores, the next question that arises is, do schools treat candidates who submit GRE scores differently than those who submit GMAT scores? Well, the short answer is No, and the detailed explanation for the same is given below. Schools evaluate candidates on many factors and test scores are just a part of a holistic process of evaluation. However, since the GMAT has been the default test for admission into graduate management programs until recently, schools unfamiliar with the GRE Test still prefer candidates that report GMAT scores.

“26% of admissions officers say those who submit a GMAT score have an advantage over those who submit a GRE score. The remaining 73% saying neither exam taker has the advantage.” – Survey conducted by Kaplan.

What does this mean for you?

If you are yet to take either test, our recommendation would be to stick with the GMAT. For the simple reason, that it is more widely accepted, and the GMAC develops the GMAT with a specific aim to evaluate the skills required for business schools. Remember, the GMAC partners with leading business schools to continuously evaluate and understand what skills business schools look for in candidates.

The GRE, though a leader in the graduate admission test space, is designed to cater to a wider range of test-takers and graduate programs. Hence, the GMAT seems to be a better choice.

Taking the GMAT also shows your commitment to business schools, about your decision for graduate management education. Reporting GRE scores may show indecision to adcoms about your selection of programs or even a lack of clarity about career goals.

We hope this article helps you in understanding how to evaluate and compare GRE and GMAT scores. And, if you are considering Business School, the first step would be to ace either test. If you are taking the GMAT, here are some free resources to get you started. Please write to us at acethegmat@e-gmat.com with your questions on GRE to GMAT Score Conversion or any other issues.

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