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The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to graduate business programs, such as MBA (Master of Business Administration) and related degrees. The GMAT is used by business schools worldwide to assess the analytical, quantitative, verbal, and writing skills of prospective graduate students applying to MBA and other management programs.
Business schools use GMAT scores as a predictor of a candidate’s ability to succeed academically in rigorous graduate-level coursework, particularly in areas like finance, analytics, marketing, and strategy.
- Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA): Requires test takers to write an essay analysing an argument.
- Integrated Reasoning (IR): Assesses data analysis, interpretation, and problem-solving skills.
- Quantitative Reasoning: Tests math skills, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data sufficiency.
- Verbal Reasoning: Evaluates reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and sentence correction skills.
Test Format and Scoring
- Computer-Based Test: The GMAT is primarily a computer-adaptive test (CAT) administered at authorized test centers worldwide.
- The total GMAT score ranges from 200 to 800, with separate scores reported for the Verbal, Quantitative, Integrated Reasoning, and Analytical Writing sections.
Preparation and Resources
- The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the organization that administers the GMAT, provides official GMAT preparation materials, practice exams, and study resources.
- Many business schools, test preparation centers, and online platforms offer GMAT preparation courses, coaching, and practice tests to help candidates achieve their target scores.
