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GMAT OVERVIEW

The GMAT is a standardized test designed to test your ability to succeed in an MBA program. It is administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council.

The GMAT is broken down into three sections:

An Analytical Writing section designed to test your ability to discern data and information in the technical context of modern business
A Quantitative section that tests your ability to handle complex mathematical and analytical operations key to today’s fast-paced business environment.
A Verbal Section that tests your general ability to process written information.

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GMAT TEST

The GMAT test is a statistically-normed test (AKA “standardized”) that students take before consideration for entrance to an MBA program. There are several steps involved in taking the test:

You have to register with GMAC to take the test, and pick a time and location.
You have to show up on test day to take the GMAT test, these days it’s 100% on computer in the computer-adaptive-test format (CAT).
You have to wait for your scores to come in.
You can then reassess your prospects for getting into your school of choice, or even better, can go to a better school because of your score.

One of the things to remember about your GMAT test is that it is not the end of the world if you do not score in the 99^th percentile. Even a score in the 50^th or 70^th percentile can be more than enough performance if your grades, work experience, and other admissions criteria are adequate.

Total GMAT scores range from 200 to 800. About 66% of test takers score between 400 and 600.

THE SCORES

The Verbal and Quantitative scores range from 0 to 60. Scores below 9 and above 44 for the Verbal section or below 7 and above 50 for the Quantitative section are rare. The Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) score is an average of the ratings given to the Analysis of an Issue and the Analysis of an Argument sections. Each response is given two independent ratings, one graded by a computer program and one by a person. Once both essays have been scored, the scores are averaged to provide an overall score. Scores for the AWA can range from 0 to 6 in half-point intervals.

AVERAGE GMAT SCORES FOR SOME UNIVERSITIES

About GMAT

ADMINISTERED BY : ETS (Educational Testing Service)

REQUIRED FOR : Admission into a MBA Program.

WEBSITE : www.gmac.com
VALIDITY : The score is generally valid for 5 years.

REPORTING : The score is sent to 5 universities by ETS free of cost at the time of exam. ETS charges additionally for scores sent to universities later.

REGISTRATION : By phone, fax or online
FEES : $250

ADDRESS:
PROMETRIC TESTING PRIVATE LIMITED
2nd Floor,DLF Infinity Tower - A,
Sector 25, Phase II,
DLF City Gurgaon,
HARYANA - 122 002.
Phone No.0124-5147700
Fax:0124-5147773 / 0124-5147774.
Email: india.rrc@thomson.com

FORMS : Forms are available at USEFI (U.S. Education Foundation in India) or they can be downloaded from the website.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PHONE / FAX REGISTRATION : Name as in the Passport, Address, Credit Card Number, Name of the Cardholder, Expiry date of the card. (The card has to be an International Card).

CENTRE : Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Trivandrum.

CONFIRMATION : A registration no is given as terms of confirmation.

RESCHEDULING : An intimation is to be given to ETS 7 days prior to the examination date. The necessary rescheduling fee has to be paid. CANCELLATION : An intimation is to be given to ETS 7 days prior to the examination date. The necessary cancellation fee is applicable.

MODE : The GMAT test is a computer adaptive test (CAT).

NUMBER OF TESTS : Only 1 test can be given in a calender month and no more than 5 times in a year.

SCORE : Total score is out of 800 (Quantitative & Verbal) and Analytical Writing Assessment (Essays) is scaled from 0 - 6.

All the scores and dates are sent to the universities if the test is taken more than once.
Scores can be cancelled before coming out of the test.

Section	Questions	Time(min.)
Analytical Writing Assessment Essay(Argument) Essay(Issue)	1 Topic 1 Topic	30 30
Rest Break		5
Quantitative Problem Solving & Data Sufficiency	37 Question	75
Rest Break		5
Verbal Sentence Correction Comprehensive & critical Reasoning	41 Question	75
Total		4 Hours (approx)

Benefits of a High GMAT Score :
A high score will increase the chances of admission in top Business Schools.
Visa Officers also give weightage to high GMAT scores while considering Visa applications.
Chances of getting Scholarships / Financial Aid are bright with a high GMAT score.