Due to the pandemic, the Educational Testing Service and the Graduate Management Admission Council are now alloing the GRE and GMAT exams to be taken at home. Here's a side-by-side comparison of the two tests accepted for admission to MBA programs around the world
GRE vs. GMAT | GRE At-Home | GMAT At-Home |
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First test date/Final Test Date | March 27/Sept. 30 | April 20/Dec. 31 |
Cost | $205 | $200 |
Time of test | 3 hours, 45 minutes | 2 hours, 37 minutes |
Differences From Test Center | None | No AWA |
Downtime | Optional 10-minute break away from computer after third section; 1-minute breaks between sections in front of webcam | Optional 5-minute break before final section |
Notetaking | Notes on a whiteboard with an erasable marker or on paper with a transparent sheet protector and erasable marker* | Began allowing physical whiteboard on June 11 after complaints about its online whiteboard |
Test Structure: Quant Reasoning | 40 questions over 70 minutes | 31 questions over 62 minutes |
Test Structure: Verbal Reasoning | 40 questions over 60 minutes | 36 questions over 65 minutes |
Test Structure: Integrated Reasoning | None | 12 questions over 30 minutes |
Test Structure: Analytical Writing | Two tasks over 60 minutes | None |
Score Preview After Test | Yes, with exception of analytical writing section | Preview before sending to schools |
Cancel Score After Test | Yes | No |
Official Scores | Online availability within 10-15 days | Within 7 days online |
Score reports | Four as part of test fee | Unlimited |
Retake policy | Must wait at least 21 days; can take as many as five times within 12 months | None. Can only be taken once |
Test availability | Iran & mainland China excluded | Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, & mainland China excluded |
Computer systems | Windows 10, 8, or 7, or Mac | Windows 10 or 8.1, Mac OS 10.13 and above |
Browsers | Chrome or Firefox | Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer 11 |
Human proctor | Yes | Yes |
Refreshments | None | Water in clear glass |
Accommodations for disabilities | Yes | Yes |