Thinking about aiming high for your business school application? Let Karen Hamou guide you through this crucial decision-making process. Karen's not just any admissions coach; she's a top-tier expert with a knack for helping applicants get into their dream schools. In an illuminating chat with John Byrne, the Editor-in-Chief of Poets&Quants, Karen breaks down the essentials: choosing between the GMAT and GRE, understanding how the top business schools view your scores, figuring out what scores you need for the M7 schools, and sharing her best preparation tips. These tips aren't just theory; they're proven strategies that have helped countless applicants land spots at the world’s most prestigious business schools. Watch this video to get practical, experienced advice from one of the most highly rated MBA admissions coaches on Poets&Quants. To get personalised advice to discuss your own MBA plans, sign up for a free 30 minute consultation at https://fortunaadmissions.com/free_co...

1:07 Intro to Karen
2:00 Which test should you take, the GRE or GMAT?
3:00 Do business schools have a preference?
3:50 How are schools interpreting scores of the new tests?
5:00 Are the new tests as difficult as the old tests?
7:16 When should an applicant retake the test?
9:00 Are practice tests easier than the actual test?
9:50 What should an applicant do if they are not happy with their score?
12:20 How much should someone practice or study for the test?
13:50 Should you take advantage of a test waiver?
15:39 Talk to an expert