What is the GMAT?The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is a standardized assessment that helps business schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management. The GMAT consists of four sections which measure basic verbal, quantitative, integrated reasoning and analytical writing skills.

Registration InformationThere is a fee of $250 to take the GMAT. The test is offered almost daily, year-round. For further information and to register, visit www.mba.com/us/the-gmat-exam.

Key GMAT Facts• The GMAT is computer adaptive which means

questions are scored and adjusted in difficulty by the computer after each question is answered.

• There are four key GMAT exam sections: » Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) consisting of a 30-minute Analysis of an Argument essay

» Integrated Reasoning (IR) section consisting of 12 data analysis based questions in 30 minutes

» Quantitative section consisting of 37 problem solving and data sufficiency questions

» Verbal section with 41 reading comprehension, critical reasoning and sentence correction questions

• Business Schools only use the GMAT as one of several assessment factors in making an admission decision.

• Other key admission decision factors include: » Academic Record and Grade Trends » Recommendations » Professional work experience » Interviews » Extra-curricular and community activities » Personal Statements » Interviews

• The exam may be taken more than once, however, unless you cancel a score, all scores you have taken in the past five years will be reported to the graduate management programs you designate as score recipients.

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GMAT PreparationGMAT TipsHere are a few tips to help you get a great score. Consider using several approaches and study resources to maximize your readiness to take the test.

Study Strategies• Become familiar with the GMAT to know what to

expect ahead of time.• Get to know the rules, policies and procedures of the

exam before you take it.• Download and take advantage of free GMATPrep

software on the mba.com website.• Develop a study plan and allow yourself at least two

to three months to review and prepare for the exam. A sample three-month study plan is available on the GMATClub.com website.

• Practice writing 1-2 sample essays of each type to prepare for the analytical writing assessment section.

• Review and study one section of the test at a time.• Focus on core mathematical concepts, grammar rules

and answer elimination strategies.

Test Taking Strategies• Get a good night’s sleep the evening before the test,

so that you arrive at the test center well-refreshed, calm and prepared.

• Make sure you know where your test center is located and arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled exam.

• Read all test directions carefully and try to answer as many questions as possible in the allotted time.

• Your pacing is critical; unanswered questions lower your GMAT score so answer each question to the best of your ability. Guessing answers at random can lower your score as well.

• Familiarity with the test will allow you to manage your time when you take the test, so be sure you have reviewed test formatting closely.

TEST PREPARATION RESOURCES

Free Web and Blog Sites: Fee-based Preparation Sites: Preparation Book Suggestions:

• mba.com

• gmatclub.com

• Biz School Admissions Blog (PacificMBAtiger67.wordpress.com)

• Princetonreview.com/gmat

• Kaptest.com/gmat

• BTPStesting.com

• Magoosh.com/gmat

• Bellcurves.com

• The Official Guide to GMAT Review

• Kaplan GMAT Premier• Princeton Review Cracking the

GMAT• GMAT for Dummies