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Graduate admission tests

# **GMAT**

A test used mainly for business school admission (MBA and some business master's programmes).

[**Official test website**](https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam) [**Free consultation**](https://armaneducation.com/en/contact)

## 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.

[Language and exam preparation](https://armaneducation.com/en/services/language) · [IELTS vs TOEFL guide](https://armaneducation.com/en/guides/ielts-vs-toefl)

## 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.

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