GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test)
GMAT stands for Graduate Management Admissions Test which is a standardized assessment test in English used by majority of business schools. GMAT determines the qualifications and abilities of MBA or other graduate degree applicants. Following are some of the main aspects of GMAT that you should know:- GMAT cost: The current cost to take the GMAT exam is US$ 250.
- GMAT testing centers: GMAT is a centralized test that can be taken at any testing center all over the world.
- GMAT testing format: GMAT is a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) that adapts to your ability level.
- GMAT preparation: Since GMAT plays a pivotal role in completing your MBA application, you are strongly recommended to take GMAT seriously and give yourself enough time to prepare for the GMAT examination. Apart from self studying, you can also prepare for GMAT exam through professional training. GMAT coaching facility spans out not just to tutoring and study groups but also to classrooms and online preparation classes. You can also buy free test preparation software and GMAT preparation materials exclusively marketed by the Graduate Management Admission Council.
- GMAT exam length: GMAT takes approximately four hours to complete.
- GMAT scores: GMAT scores are intended to measure your competency and ability to fair well in graduate program. GMAT score predicts your chances of academic success in the first year of your MBA program. You will receive a total of four scores on GMAT. These scores are pertaining to verbal, quantitative, analytic writing sections of the test and an overall score. The overall GMAT score can be in the range of 200 to 800 with an average score of 500. A score of 600 and above is an acceptable score at most business schools.
- Skills measured by GMAT: GMAT measures verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills developed by individuals in their education and work. GMAT does not measure business skills or specific subject knowledge.
- GMAT validity: GMAT scores are valid for five years.
- Repeating GMAT: In case, you are not satisfied with your GMAT score, you can re-take the GMAT examination. It is important to note that your current GMAT score and the last two scores from the past 5 years will display on official GMAT score report sent to business schools of your choice.
