GRE to GMAT Focus Score Converter
Translate your GRE Verbal (130–170) and Quantitative (130–170) scores into estimated GMAT Focus Edition composite scores, percentiles, and legacy equivalents.
GRE to GMAT Focus Score Converter
Calculate your equivalent GMAT Focus Edition score (205–805) and percentile from your ETS GRE scores.
Current estimated percentile: 85th percentile.
Current estimated percentile: 61th percentile.
Business School AdCom Interpretation
Top business schools (Harvard, Stanford GSB, Wharton, INSEAD) treat both GRE and GMAT Focus equally. However, because GRE Quant percentiles are heavily skewed (a 167 is only the 85th percentile due to international engineering cohorts), AdComs look for 163+ in GRE Quant to match a GMAT Focus Quant score of 82+.
Composite Concordance Comparison Table
Compare common GRE score profiles against GMAT Focus Edition and Legacy GMAT benchmarks:
| GRE Score (V / Q) | Estimated GMAT Focus | Focus Percentile | Legacy GMAT Equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 332 (166 V / 166 Q) | 715 - 725 | 98.7th - 99.1th | 770 - 780 |
| 328 (164 V / 164 Q) | 685 - 695 | 96.8th - 97.9th | 740 - 750 |
| 324 (162 V / 162 Q) | 655 - 665 | 91.3th - 93.6th | 710 - 720 |
| 318 (159 V / 159 Q) | 615 - 625 | 77.2th - 81.3th | 670 - 680 |
| 310 (155 V / 155 Q) | 555 - 565 | 47.9th - 52.0th | 600 - 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions About GRE to GMAT Conversion
Do top business schools prefer the GMAT Focus or the GRE?
Every top business school (Harvard, Stanford GSB, Wharton, Booth, Columbia, INSEAD) officially states no preference between the GMAT and GRE. In 2026, approximately 30-40% of admitted MBA cohorts submitted GRE scores. However, schools heavily scrutinize your Quant percentile regardless of which test you choose.
What GRE score is equivalent to a 705 on the GMAT Focus?
A 705 on the GMAT Focus Edition represents the 98.6th percentile. To achieve an equivalent percentile profile on the GRE, an applicant typically needs a composite score of 330–332 (e.g., 167 Quant + 165 Verbal).
Why do GRE Quant scores require higher raw numbers for business schools?
The GRE Quant pool has heavy representation from international STEM test-takers, resulting in severe percentile skew. A score of 165 on GRE Quant is only the 78th percentile, whereas an 82 on GMAT Focus Quant is the 84th percentile. Admissions committees compensate by expecting 163+ on GRE Quant for finance and consulting-focused programs.
How is the conversion calculated?
Our converter uses the official regression model developed for MBA admissions: Predicted Legacy GMAT = -2080.75 + 8.59 * GRE_V + 7.63 * GRE_Q, mapped directly to the GMAC 2024-2026 Focus Edition percentile concordance table.
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