Saturday, November 22, 2014

GMAT Test Information

The GMAT is the Graduate Management Admission Test, a standardized exam required by the majority of business schools to get the admission in Management programs because it provides a measure of an applicant's academic ability. The GMAT test does not include any questions that gauge your business knowledge.

Which countries use the GMAT Test?

The GMAT Test is used as a test of English and Mathematics at colleges and universities in the following countries:
USA
GERMANY
CANADA
Australia
New Zealand
The United Kingdom
And many other countries.

Where can I apply to take the GMAT exam?

You can apply to take the GMAT exam at any GMAT Administration Centre. For further details of your nearest centre, consult the GMAT official website:

How much does it cost to take GMAT?

The cost to take the GMAT exam is US $250 globally.

Where can I take GMAT?

There are many test centers around the world administer GMAT. Most test centers are run by the ETS Organization, or universities and language schools. Some testing centers also offer off-site testing for large groups by prior arrangement with GMAT. Contact your local examination center or visit http://www.mba.com/india/frequently-asked-questions/about-the-gmat-exam.aspx to find out where the nearest GMAT test center is located.

The GMAT consists of three main sections:

Section 1 – AWA: For the Analytical Writing Assessment, you will be asked to compose two 30-minute essays. The first essay will ask you to analyze a given argument; the second will ask you to analyze a given issue.

Section 2 – Quant: You have 75 minutes to answer 37 multiple-choice quantitative questions that come in two formats. Problem Solving questions (approximately 22 out of the 37 questions) are multiple choice math questions that ask you to solve for a specific value.. Data Sufficiency questions (approximately 15 of the 37 questions) ask you to decide whether or not you are given sufficient information to answer a mathematical question.

Section 3 – Verbal: You have 75 minutes to answer 41 multiple-choice verbal questions in three formats. Sentence Correction questions ask you to choose the most grammatically accurate sentence. Critical Reasoning questions demand that you assess the logic of short arguments. Reading Comprehension involves reading short passages and answering questions based on that particular passage. Each verbal question type comprises approximately one-third of the Verbal section.

Validity of GMAT: GMAT scores are valid for 5 years.

Scoring Pattern

ü  30-minute Analytical Writing Assessment (one writing task)
ü  30-minute Integrated Reasoning section (12 multiple-choice questions, most of which are multi-part)
ü  75-minute Quantitative section (37 multiple-choice questions)
ü  75-minute Verbal section (41 multiple-choice questions)

To know the format of GMAT test please follow this link

http://landing.mba.com/

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