GRE Questions

Top MBA colleges look for GMAT of about 675 to 715 or more, and other colleges around 615 to 665. A GRE near 320 is a target, with IELTS around 7.0 to 7.5. TOEFL iBT uses a 1-6 scale, with 0-120 (around 100 to 105) as a transitional comparable score.

Start with your university requirements instead of random mock tests. Shortlist programmes, check which English and academic exams they accept, pick only the tests you need, work backwards from the deadline for preparation and retakes, and make sure your score is ready before the university reviews your application.

Competitive applicants at leading US business schools often have a GMAT score of around 650 to 730 or higher (classic 200 to 800 scale), or a GRE score of around 315 to 330 or higher. These are typical examples, not cutoffs, and English test requirements and waivers vary by school.

A GRE Quant score of 165 or higher can help offset an undergraduate GPA below 7.0 out of 10 or backlogs on your transcript. This strong quantitative score gives admissions committees a way to look past a weaker academic record when reviewing your US graduate application.

Take the GRE anyway if your GPA is below 7 out of 10, you studied at a lesser known college, or you want a shot at departmental fellowships, since a strong quantitative score can offset these gaps. Otherwise, skipping it saves you real preparation time and registration costs.

For the University of Ottawa MBA, you need a minimum overall GMAT score of 550, or a GRE score of at least 310 with at least the 45th percentile in Verbal and 40th percentile in Quantitative. You also need three years of managerial experience and a strong undergraduate average.

No, IELTS cannot replace the GRE, since they test different things. Many top programs like Stanford and UC Berkeley no longer require or consider the GRE, while others such as UIC still require it, so you must check each university's current admissions page individually before assuming either way.

No, universities cannot use a GRE score you have only viewed or saved yourself. For your score to count toward admission, ETS must transmit it electronically and directly to the university. Your own downloaded PDF, from your ETS account, is just a personal record, not an official submission.