Last updated: October 2023 If you’ve been following news about graduate business education, you might have heard about the new GMAT Focus Edition (GFE) which is soon going to replace the GMAT.  In this article, we will help you better understand the differences between the two versions of the test, how they affect you as a test taker and any implications for business school admissions.  Comparison table GFE vs. GMAT

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In parts one and two of our series, we discussed the purpose of the GMAT and GRE for business school admissions, as well as the differences in the test structures and the skills you will need to tackle each of them. 

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In part one of our guide to the GMAT and GRE, we discussed the purpose of these standardised tests for business school admission, as well as the differences in test structure and individual components.  In this article, we will go deeper into the main sections of each test and give you some examples of what to expect and what skills you will need to master the GMAT or GRE.

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Like any other top business school, INSEAD requires its applicants to the MBA and Master in Management (MIM) degree programmes to attempt either the GMAT or the GRE. One of the most common questions we hear is: “Which test is better?”

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Standardised aptitude tests like the GMAT and GRE are required for most business school degrees, including MBA programmes. But with the plethora of information out there, getting started can feel a bit overwhelming. INSEAD's Degree Programmes recruitment team took the plunge and attempted both tests themselves, going through the entire actual in-person test-taking experience for both the GMAT and the GRE to experience first-hand what applicants will be going through.

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The GMAT or GRE is a requirement for most business school programmes, including the INSEAD Master in Management (MIM) and MBA. It is also among the assessment options for the INSEAD Executive MBA and Executive Master in Finance. 

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