(Graduate Management Admission Test)
The GMAT is a standardized test used by business schools for admission to MBA and other graduate management programs worldwide. It assesses candidates’ analytical, quantitative, verbal, and writing skills, which are essential for success in business school. The GMAT consists of four main sections: Analytical Writing, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal. Each section measures a specific skill that business schools deem important for future business leaders.
The Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) requires test-takers to analyze an argument and write an essay. Integrated Reasoning tests the ability to evaluate data from multiple sources and make inferences. The Quantitative section assesses mathematical skills and data analysis, while the Verbal section evaluates reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and sentence correction abilities. Scores for the GMAT range from 200 to 800, and it typically takes about 3.5 hours to complete the test. The GMAT is a key requirement for admission to most top-tier business schools globally, and its scores are valid for five years.