MBA & Master Glossary
GRE
Definition
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test accepted by many graduate programs worldwide as an admission requirement. The GRE General Test consists of three sections: Verbal Reasoning (text comprehension and vocabulary), Quantitative Reasoning (mathematical skills) and Analytical Writing. The test takes approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. Verbal and Quant scores each range from 130-170 points. An increasing number of business schools accept the GRE as an alternative to the GMAT for MBA applications. The GRE is particularly popular with applicants who want to apply to multiple program types (MBA, Master's, PhD).
Example: "Many schools accept the GRE as an alternative to the GMAT."
Why this matters for your MBA
"GRE" is one of the terms you will come across when comparing MBA and Executive MBA programmes in Germany, Austria and Switzerland — in admission requirements, accreditation details or programme descriptions. On mba.de you can check how individual business schools handle it and compare programmes independently.
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