GMAT Focus Edition and GRE Codes for Top MBA Programs

Sending official GMAT or GRE scores is a small but important part of the MBA application process, and it is often left until the last minute. This page brings together score reporting information for top MBA programs so applicants can avoid mistakes and send scores to the right schools with more confidence.

Why sending codes matters

Self-reported scores may be enough for an initial application review at some schools, but official score reports are often still required for verification. Depending on the program, you may need to enter a reporting code or select the school and MBA program directly within the GMAT or ETS platform.

GMAT Focus Edition and GRE Reporting Codes

Use this table as a quick reference, but always verify the final recipient selection within the official GMAT or ETS score-reporting system before submitting. Some schools use a search-based recipient selection process instead of a specific reporting code.

School GRE GMAT Focus Edition
Stanford University 4704 L9R-KW-09
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) 6802 G56-97-73
Northwestern University (Kellogg) 7921 6WZ-3J-89
University of Chicago (Booth) 0685 H9X-9F-34
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) 3791 Select “Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – MIT Sloan School of Management”
Harvard University 4064 Search by “Harvard Business School” and choose “MBA Full Time”
University of California–Berkeley (Haas) 0574 N2VPT47
Columbia University 6442 QF8-N6-52
Yale University 3986 Search for Yale School of Management and select the “MBA, Full Time” option
New York University (Stern) 4455 (Full-time 2-year MBA); 2245 (Luxury & Retail MBA); 2246 (Andre Koo Tech MBA) 5TF-HW-35 (Full-time 2-year MBA); 5TF-HW-29 (Luxury & Retail MBA); 5TF-HW-71 (Andre Koo Tech MBA)
University of Virginia (Darden) 4629 KC7-0X-86
Dartmouth College (Tuck) 4887 Z04-NH-64
Duke University (Fuqua) 5156 Q13-N5-32
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor (Ross) Use code 0483 specifically for Full-Time MBA applications via The Consortium. SN1-J6-01
Cornell University (Johnson) 8296 5JW-BM-96 or choose recipient: “Cornell University: Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management: Cornell MBA”
University of California–Los Angeles (Anderson) 0771 2NZ-2F-24
University of Southern California (Marshall) 4852 389-9C-23
University of Texas–Austin (McCombs) 6882 396-44-40
Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper) 4883 69H-XH-99
University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler) 5046 D40-HL-72
University of Washington (Foster) 4854 459-75-46
Emory University (Goizueta) 3984 C3Q-71-17
Indiana University (Kelley) 1324 8ZG-41-37
Vanderbilt University (Owen) 1871 No school code is required. You will be asked to provide the school’s name: “Vanderbilt University” in the request.
Georgetown University (McDonough) 7821 JT7-G0-20
INSEAD 0970 DL3-S8-89
London Business School 7832 Z11-J7-50
IESE (Spain) 6951 Search “IESE Business School” and select “MBA, Full Time”.
HEC Paris (France) 0649 0TL-6C-28
Bocconi (Italy) 1517 3WJ-L8-42
Cambridge – Judge (UK) 0832 WF1-T3-68
IMD (Switzerland) 8490 SKR-MM-13
ESADE (Spain) 5761 93M-3K-60
Oxford – Said (UK) 0807 Q0G-4B-59
IE (Spain) 0108 6XT-ZH-98
RSM (Netherlands) 0798 QK8-CX-30

Note: Codes and recipient listings can change, so applicants should always confirm the final recipient inside the official testing platform before submitting.

How to send your scores

How to send GMAT Focus Edition scores

  1. Log in to your GMAT account on MBA.com.
  2. Open the score reporting section for the test attempt you want to use.
  3. Search for the school or program, using the exact code or recipient wording where needed.
  4. Confirm that you selected the correct MBA program before sending the score.
  5. Save your confirmation for your records.

How to send GRE scores

  1. Log in to your ETS account and go to the GRE score sending page.
  2. Search the approved recipient database if you need to confirm the correct institution or program listing.
  3. Select the score report you want to send. ETS also allows ScoreSelect, which means you can choose which GRE scores to send.
  4. Submit the request and keep the confirmation.

Before you submit

Before sending any score report, take a moment to verify the school name, MBA program, reporting code or recipient listing, and application round. After submission, check your application portal to confirm the score was received. A quick review can prevent delays caused by selecting the wrong campus, business school, or MBA format.

Frequently Asked Questions

Usually, yes. Many MBA programs allow applicants to self-report GMAT or GRE scores so the admissions team can begin reviewing the application sooner. However, self-reported scores often aren’t enough on their own. Schools frequently require an official score report from GMAC or ETS before making a final admissions decision or confirming enrollment. Think of self-reporting as the first step and official score reporting as the verification step. Skipping the latter can create delays when you least expect them.

It can be confusing, especially when every school seems to do things a little differently. Some MBA programs use a specific reporting code, while others appear as a searchable recipient within the GMAT or GRE score-sending system. In some cases, you’ll search for the university. In others, you’ll need to select the business school or even the exact MBA format. The key is simple: make sure you’re choosing the recipient that matches the program you’re applying to. A quick double-check now can save a lot of headaches later.

Yes, you can.

ETS offers a feature called ScoreSelect, which allows you to choose which GRE scores are sent to each school. That means you don’t necessarily have to send every score from your testing history. It’s a useful option for applicants who have taken the GRE more than once and want greater control over what admissions committees see.

Use the table as a starting point, not the final authority. First, confirm the exact MBA program you’re applying to, especially at schools with multiple MBA formats. Then compare the code or recipient listing against the school’s admissions instructions before sending your score. After submission, save the confirmation and check your application portal to ensure the score has been received and matched correctly.

A simple tracking sheet can save a lot of stress during application season. Include:

  • School and MBA program name
  • Application round and deadline
  • GMAT/GRE submission date
  • Score receipt status in the application portal

Five minutes of organization upfront can prevent missed deadlines and last-minute confusion later.

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