A GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a standardized test in math and English that measures a student's ability to succeed in graduate business studies. Business schools in the United States and other English-speaking countries use the three-part test as a key admission criteria for graduate business administration programs such as an MBA.
Part One
The GMAT begins with an analytical writing assessment, which consists of two separate writing assignments. One is analysis of an issue; the other is analysis of an argument. Test takers are given 30 minutes to complete each assignment.
Part Two
The second part of a GMAT is the quantitative section, which consists of 37 multiple-choice questions. The questions fall under two categories, data sufficiency and problem solving. There is a 75-minute time limit to complete this part.
Part Three
The third and final part of the GMAT is another multiple-choice section, this time 41 questions in reading comprehension, critical reasoning and sentence correction. This section must be completed within 75 minutes.
Scoring
GMAT scores are based on the number of questions answered, the number of questions answered right or wrong and the level of difficulty of each question, according to the MBA.com website. The GMAT is an adaptive test, which means questions are weighted according to their difficulty and other statistical properties.
Where to Take the Test
The GMAT is taken on computers at locations around the world. See the link in Resources to find a test center close to you. The test costs $250.
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