GRE & GMAT

Do you actually need it?

GRE General: still required or recommended by many US graduate programs, though a large number became test-optional after 2020. Check each program, every year — policies change.
GMAT / GMAT Focus: mainly for MBA and some business Masters.
Most programs in Germany, the Nordics, Australia and the UK do not ask for the GRE at all.
Where it is optional, a strong score still helps a modest CGPA — and a weak score can hurt, so only submit a good one.

What is a good GRE score?

A clear overview of what is expected, written by the people who posted it, with every detail you need to decide.

Qualifications, experience and the skills that matter most, along with anything that would make you stand out.

Practical next steps, the documents to prepare and the dates to keep in mind before you apply or get in touch.

Contact details, links to the official source and the notes our team adds after checking each listing by hand.

A 10-week GRE plan

Qualifications, experience and the skills that matter most, along with anything that would make you stand out.

Practical next steps, the documents to prepare and the dates to keep in mind before you apply or get in touch.

Contact details, links to the official source and the notes our team adds after checking each listing by hand.

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