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GRE to GMAT Score Conversion 2024 (conversion chart included)

GRE to GMAT Score Conversion 2024 (conversion chart included)
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Want to convert GRE score to GMAT score?

Applying to B-schools with your GRE score? Or, are you looking for techniques to convert GMAT to GRE score? We’ve got you covered! Learn GRE to GMAT score conversion 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.

Now, new versions of both the GMAT and GRE exams are available: the GMAT Focus Edition and the Shorter GRE, respectively

So, how does 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 2024.

GRE to GMAT Score Conversion 2023

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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:

ParameterShorter GRE GMAT Focus Edition (GFE)
Format3 Sections
Quantitative ability (130-170)
Verbal ability (130-170)
Analytical writing (0-6 in 0.5-point increments)
3 Sections
Quantitative reasoning (60-90)
Verbal reasoning (60-90)
Data Insights (60-90)
Total Score340 (170 + 170)205-805 (scaled from all 3 sections)
AdaptivenessSection adaptiveQuestion Adaptive
Testing Time1 Hours 58 minutes2 hours 15 minutes

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

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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 60-90, and the scaled cumulative score ranges from 205-805.

For the GRE analytical writing section score range from 0-6, while new GMAT has not AWA section.

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

GRE to Classic GMAT

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

GRE Verbal Reasoning scoreGRE Quant Reasoning scoreGRE ScoreGMAT ScoreGMAT Verbal scaled scoreGMAT Quant scaled score
1701703408004653
1691693387904552
1681683367804450
1671673347604349
1661663327404248
1651653307304147
1641643287104045
1631633266903944
1621623246703843
1611613226603742
1601603206403641
1591593186203539
1581583166103538
1571573145903437
1561563125703336
1551553105603234
1541543085403133
1531533065203032
1521523045002931
1511513024902829
1501503004702728
1491492984502627
1481482964402526
1471472944202524
1461462924002423
1451452903902322
1441442883702221
1431432863502119
1421422843302018
1411412823201917
1401402803001816
1391392782801714
1381382762701613
1371372742501512
1361362722301511
135135270220149
134134268200138
133133266200127
132132264200116
131131262200104
13013026020093

GRE to GMAT Focus (GFE) score conversion chart

ETS (the maker of the GRE) has not released any such comparison tool between the new GRE and the GFE, while GMAC (the maker of the GMAT) claims that no such table can exist due to the differences between the two tests.

However, for the sake of a rough comparison, we have used GMAC’s GCE to GFE conversion table along with the GRE to GCE table above to get a GRE to GFE conversion:

GRE Verbal Reasoning scoreGRE Quant Reasoning scoreGRE ScoreGFE Score
170170340805
169169338805
168168336785
167167334735
166166332695
165165330685
164164328665
163163326635
162162324615
161161322615
160160320595
159159318585
158158316575
157157314555
156156312545
155155310535
154154308515
153153306495
152152304495
151151302485
150150300475
149149298455
148148296445
147147294435
146146292425
145145290415
144144288405
143143286395
142142284375
141141282375
140140280355
139139278345
138138276335
137137274335
136136272305
135135270295
134134268255
133133266245
132132264235
131131262225
130130260215

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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 (note since New GRE and GFE are still too new, the exact scores are from Old GRE and GCE (GMAT Classic Edition), and then GMAC’s conversion table is used to connect GCE and GFE (GMAT Focus Edition) scores – it is only meant to give you a rough estimate). 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 SchoolAverage GCE ScoreAverage GFE ScoreAverage GRE Score
Stanford GSB733685327
Wharton School of Business732685324
Chicago Booth School of Business726675327
Kellogg School of Management724675325
Harvard Business School725675326
MIT Sloan School of Management716665325
Columbia University715665322
UC Berkeley Haas715665324
Yale School of Management721675329
Tuck School of Business717665324
Duke Fuqua School of Business696645318
Michigan Ross School of Business708655320
Darden School of Business706655319
Cornell Johnson – Tepper697645324
USC Marshall679615321
UCLA Anderson School of Management708655320
McCombs School of Business (Class 2022)694645319
Kenan-Flagler701655318
Georgetown McDonough (Class 2021)692645317
University of Washington (Foster)695645NA
Indiana University Kelley School of Business668615318
Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School690645314
Jones Graduate School of Business676615316
Emory Goizueta Business School678615NA
University of florida (Warrington) (Class 2015)681635NA
Georgia Tech643595312
Carlson School of Management680625315
Fisher College of Business (Class 2021)664664NA
Simon Business School667615317
Notre Dame (Mendoza) (Class 2022)682635314
Washington University (Olin) (Class 2021)642595NA
Texas A&M Mays (Class 2021)654615NA
Broad College of Business664615321
Robert H.Smith School of Business658615NA
Wisconsin School of Business (Class 2022)669615NA
Boston College – Carroll School of Management682635NA
SMU Cox656615314
Pittsburgh Katz (Class 2021)607565NA

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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.

FAQs – GRE to GMAT score conversion

Can I convert my GRE score to a GMAT score?

You surely can convert your GRE score to a GMAT score. Check out this article to look at the GRE to GMAT score conversion chart.

What is the GMAT score equivalent of 330 GRE score with 165 each scored in Quant and Verbal sections of the GRE?

The GMAT score equivalent of 330 GRE score is 730 in GMAT Classic Edition & 685 in GMAT Focus edition.

What is the difference between the GMAT and GRE and which should I take?

The difference between GMAT and GRE is that GMAT is primarily taken for admission to business school while GRE is taken for admission to many graduate programs. Read this detailed article on the differences between GMAT and GRE and which test should you take.

What does GMAT score and percentile mean?

A GMAT score evaluates your performance on the test and a percentile tells you the percentage of people you performed better than. A 95 percentile means that you performed better than 95% of people who took the test. Understand more here.

Can I skip questions on the GMAT and GRE?

You cannot skip questions on the GMAT. However, you can skip questions on the GRE.

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