Anyone who didn't study business in college..
 

... but went on to get an MBA, did you take the GMAT?

If so, how tough is it and how did you study for it?

I think I took the GRE and the LSAT, but not the GMAT.

I'm taking the LMNOP tomorrow.

Do you remember the percentile ranks of your GRE and did you not go on to law school?

I studied business in undergrad, but that's irrelevant. The GMAT really doesn't test your knowledge in business. The test is basically a refresh of the SAT. A lot easier than the GRE because there isn't as intense a focus on vocabulary words.

You have to know how to take the test. Practice like crazy. Take several practice tests (for example... there is no reason on test day you should be wasting time reading instructions for anything). Kaplan books are great because they make the tests way harder than they need to and the questions are pretty typical of what you'll see on the test. On the day of the test, do everything you can to get the first questions right -- your score is based largely on how you answer the first questions (the later questions are just bonus points). If you notice questions getting easier and easier as the test goes on... it means you may not be doing well. I'd also recommend taking the test once and if you're not satisfied, taking a Kaplan course -- they offer you a refund if you don't beat your score (I think).

Although... that depends on why you're going back to school. If it's to switch careers or find a better job, take your GMAT very seriously.

I did not do any of that...but what I DID do is stay at a Holiday Inn last night. I believe that qualifies me to answer any questions you may have. Ask away.

Yeah, I decided not to go to law school.

I'll pm you my percentiles.

I did nothing to prepare for the GRE. I picked up a book to prepare for the LSAT and was glad I did. The logic of that test was a bit weird, and I wouldn't have done as well without doing a couple of practice tests. I think they've changed that test pretty significantly since I took it 20 years ago.

Okay, thanks. I took the GRE with no studying two years ago and got 62th percentile verbal and 14th quantitative.

The GMAT verbal is a lot easier. Quant... just practice like crazy (use respected sources like Kaplan) and learn how to take the test. And you'll be fine.

I pm'ed you. The scoring on the GRE math test was really weird the year I took it. I wonder if it was the same type of deal when you took it.

Similar question along these lines: if you were doing a masters program that is a non-MBA but accepts either a GRE score or a GMAT score, would you recommend one vs the other?
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I was asking the same question. I have a Bachelor's in Communications with Marketing as my minor field of study in addition to an MBA. I took a class on the GMAT that really helped. It also helped that I had some business/ math/ finance courses under my belt with my Marketing minor.
Looking back the thing that absolutely helped the most was the GMAT class and study guide as it provided mock tests and through them I learned how to take the test which is key. It also identified what I needed to brush up on.

No - my GRE score was still valid when I submitted my MBA application.

I would either specialize in a grad degree or start working if you're interested in business. MBAs are pretty much worthless, it's the new bachelor's degree in business. Healthcare or IT would be my suggestions.

Bought my first business at 30 while fostering an IT consulting career simultaneously. Only three letters following my name are GED.

I was a business undergrad and I would agree that having that undergrad doesn't do a whole lot. I didn't study for it but if I were you I'd look at practice math tests as there are a few things there that may be hazy otherwise after several years.

I also studied Business (finance) as an undergrad, and took the GMAT. A business degree does nothing to help you on the GMAT, as the GMAT is mostly high school algebra and geometry stuff, and some verbal stuff. Never did the GMAT ask me stuff that pertained to my degree.

I just remember studying the hell out the relationships of sides and angles in the many types of triangles, and not getting a single triangle question. BS

Engineering as an undergrad and just finished my MBA two years ago after being out for more than ten years. I was never asked to take a GMAT.

We're special. Business schools love us and we typically graduate at or near the top of our MBA class/cohort.

I took the LSAT less than a year ago, and was accepted into Moritz Law at Ohio State University.

I did computer science undergrad and MBA grad.

I took the GRE instead of the GMAT.

It was easy. I took it while hungover with no studying, knowing that I didn't need a super high score to get in to the program.

I don't really remember many specifics from the test since that was like 10 years ago.

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Bob Dole bought one of the study books that contained sample tests. Took test #1 and scored. Studied on the category of questions where Bob Dole was weakest. Took test #2 and scored. Rinsed and repeated. Success.

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