GMAT

The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a standardized exam designed to predict how test takers will perform academically in MBA (Masters in Business Administration) programs. GMAT scores are used by graduate business schools to make admission decisions. The GMAT is developed by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council), which determines what kinds of skills the GMAT should measure — and how it should measure them. Another organization actually develops the test questions, administers the test, and reports test scores to the schools — all at the behest of GMAC.

What is on the GMAT and how long is it?

The GMAT™ Exam Has Four Sections and is computer-delivered:

Analytical Writing Assessment—measures your ability to think critically and to communicate your ideas (30 minutes, 1 question);

Integrated Reasoning—measures your ability to analyze data and evaluate information presented in multiple formats (30 minutes, 12 questions);

Quantitative Reasoning—measures your ability to analyze data and draw conclusions using reasoning skills (62 minutes, 31 questions);

Verbal Reasoning—measures your ability to read and understand written material, to evaluate arguments and to correct written material to conform to standard written English (65 minutes, 36 questions).

In total the test takes just under 3^1/2  hours to complete, including two optional breaks.

Current GMAT Fees

The GMAT registration fee is $250 (US), but that price can be different in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

How is the GMAT scored? Results

When you complete the exam, you will see four of your five scores: the Quantitative, Verbal, Integrated Reasoning and Total Scores (score based on the Quantitative and Verbal sections). GMAT scoring varies depending on the section: Analytical Writing – 0-6, Quantitative – 0-60, Verbal – 0-51, Integrated Reasoning – 1-8and Total Score – 200-800. If you accept your score at the test center, you will receive a print-out of your Unofficial Score Report prior to leaving the test center. Candidates will be sent a notice by email that their official scores are available and which are valid for five years.