Test Preparation - GMAT
GMAT : Graduate Management Admission Test
Administered by:ETS(Education Training Service)
Website: www.gmac.com, www.mba.com or www.ets.org
Validityr :The score is valid upto 5 years .
Reporting : The score is sent to five 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 (www.mba.com)
Fees: $250
Forms: Form can be downloaded from websites.
Requirement 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).
Center : Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Trivandrum.
Conformation: A registration no is given as terms of conformation.
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.
Scores: 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.
| Format of GMAT | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sections | Questions | Time (mins) |
| Analytical Writing Assessment | ||
| Essay(Argument | 1Topics | 30 |
| Essay(Issue) | 1Ttopics | 30 |
| Rest Break(5) | ||
Quantitative | ||
| Problem Solving & Data Sufficientcy | 37 Questions | 75 |
| Rest Break(5) | ||
Verbal | ||
| Sentence Correction | ||
| Comprehensive & critical Reasoning | 41 Questions | 75 |
| Total | 4 Hours | |
Benefit of 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.
