Overview
Applicants to business programmes that ask for the GMAT or accept it as an alternative to the GRE.
Acceptance: Used by business schools worldwide; policies vary by school.
Format and scoring
Quantitative Reasoning
Problem solving focused on algebra and arithmetic.
Verbal Reasoning
Reading comprehension and critical reasoning.
Data Insights
Data sufficiency, tables and multi-source reasoning.
Scoring
The current GMAT Focus Edition reports a total score on a 205–805 scale plus section scores.
Preparation
- Use official practice exams for the Focus Edition.
- Practise data-insight question types that are new to many candidates.
- Build a mistake log by question type.
Test day
- Bring ID and review the security rules.
- Use scheduled breaks.
- Choose the section order allowed by the test.
Frequently asked questions
Test format, scoring, fees and dates can change. Always check the official test website and the tests your target university accepts before registering.