The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT*) is a 4-hour computer adaptive test (CAT) used by MBA programs to measure academic ability. The test measures general verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills. It does not measure specific business knowledge.
The GMAT contains 3 sections. The first section, entitled the "Analytical Writing Assessment," involves two 30-minute analytical essays. The next two sections—Quantitative and Verbal—consist of multiple choice questions which must be answered within 75 minutes for each section.
A high score on the GMAT is important for getting into the MBA program of your choice.
More than 250,000 people take the GMAT each year. Preparation is therefore crucial for success.
GMAT Structure
Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA)
Time: 60 minutes
Format: Two 30-minute essays
Topics Tested: Analysis of an Argument and Analysis of an Issue
Quantitative Section
Time: 75 minutes
Format: Maximum of 37 multiple choice questions
Topics Tested: Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry
Question Types: Problem Solving, Data Sufficiency
Verbal Section
Time: 75 minutes
Format: Maximum of 41 multiple choice questions
Topics Tested: Reading, Grammar, Analytical Reasoning
Question Types: Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Critical Reasoning