GMAT and GRE

Booth accepts scores from the GMAT and GRE exams. We do not have a preference on which exam you take. Your test scores are good for five years. While the GMAT exam is oriented towards business schools, the GRE is also typically accepted by other graduate programs (including business schools). The GRE runs longer than the GMAT (3h 45 m vs. 3h 7m) and is a little less expensive. While there are different nuances in each test, each exam includes verbal, quantitative, and integrated reasoning.

Executive Assessment

The Executive Assessment (EA) is built for busy executives. The EA is similar in structure to the GMAT, and is created by the same company that makes the GMAT. It allows us to evaluate your business school readiness and helps you see which areas might need focus to sharpen your skills before your MBA program begins. This exam offers the convenience of less preparation time and lasts for 90 minutes. It has three sections (totaling 40 questions): Integrated Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning.


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"Studying for the Executive Assessment test was a great primer for learning during the MBA Program...the payoff is that you will enter a community of diverse and dynamic individuals who value a rigorous education like the one at Chicago Booth."

— Chris Bush, EMBA Student

Tips & Notes for Virtual Exams

  • Check in early for a more stress-free experience
  • Every exam is monitored by a live proctor
  • Make sure that your ears and face remain visible throughout the test (don't wear jewelry, tie clips, or other accessories)
  • Make sure to review each exam's checklist for technical requirements, as well as what is allowed in your room
  • The EA can be taken up to four times, but only two times online. The GMAT and GRE exams can be taken up to 5 times in a 12 month period.
  • Familiarize yourself with the new whiteboard options and requirements in advance here

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