The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a standardized test that assesses the analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in English, and is used as a part of the admission process for many graduate business programs, such as MBA (Master of Business Administration) programs. The GMAT is developed and administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). Here's an overview of the GMAT:
GMAT Sections:
Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA):Requires test-takers to analyze the reasoning behind an argument and write a critique.
Assesses the ability to express thoughts clearly and logically.
.
Integrated Reasoning (IR):Tests the ability to interpret and analyze information from various sources, including tables, graphs, and written passages.
Includes multiple question types related to graphics interpretation, table analysis, multi-source reasoning, and two-part analysis.
Quantitative Section: Assesses mathematical skills and the ability to reason quantitatively.
Includes problem-solving and data sufficiency questions.
Verbal Section:Measures the ability to read and comprehend written material, evaluate arguments, and correct written material to express ideas effectively.
Includes reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and sentence correction questions.
GMAT Scoring:
- The Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) is scored on a scale of 0 to 6.
- Integrated Reasoning (IR) is scored on a scale of 1 to 8.
- The Quantitative and Verbal sections are each scored on a scale of 0 to 60.
- The Total GMAT score ranges from 200 to 800.
Test Format: The GMAT is a computer-adaptive test, meaning that the difficulty level of questions adapts based on the test-taker's performance. The test is offered at designated test centers around the world.
Validity:GMAT scores are generally valid for five years.
Accepted by Business Schools: The GMAT is widely accepted by business schools globally. Some business schools may also accept the GRE as an alternative to the GMAT, but it's essential to check the specific requirements of the programs you are interested in.
Retaking the GMAT:Test-takers have the option to retake the GMAT if they are not satisfied with their initial score.
However, there are limitations on the number of times the test can be taken within a specific time period.