GMAT Definition The Graduate Management Admission Test GMAT

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Definition The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a computer adaptive test (CAT) intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. Structure Section Type Number of Questions Time Integrated Reasoning (IR) 12 (4 formats) [score out of 8 pts] 30 min AWA 1 essay (argument) [score out of 6 pts] 30 min Quantitative (Math) 37 (30 scored, 7 experimental) 75 min Verbal (English) 41 (30 scored, 11 experimental) 75 min

Scores GMAT as a computer adaptive test calculates your score based on: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The number of questions you answer correctly The difficulty of the questions you answer The number of questions you complete You loose more points for leaving questions incomplete than you do for an incorrect answer The NEW GMAT is adaptive by sections (not by questions). The difficulty level of the next section depends upon your performance in the previous question. Jumping around in a section is allowed.

Syllabus Section Verbal Type of Questions Duration Sentence Correction (13 Q approx) Critical Reasoning (13 Q approx) Reading Comprehension (15 Q approx) Total Questions 41 Quantitative 75 minutes Problem solving (22 Q approx) Data Sufficiency (15 Q approx) Total Questions 37 75 minutes

Cost o Average Annual Figures in USD o Actual costs vary greatly depending on program type, degree level, university, geographic location, etc.

Training method in Edumindz At Edumindz, we provide end to end solution- preparation to admission. We give a blend of classroom training and periodic assessment sessions There are two aspects of GMAT training : q Concept learning; which is best done is an classroom ambiance with a small group of students preparing for the same exam, exchange of thought processes, interaction of ideas, healthy competition etc. . Collective learning is a very imp feature of classroom training. Moreover the teaching quality produced in a classroom can’t be produced across a dining table. q Doubt solving; of the homework, analysis of the tests, personal monitoring, regularity, fine tuning which is best done on one-on-one basis. Edumindz sets the expectations of the candidate as per the current features enabled in the GMAT system. The new features that they are prepared for are: q Preview and review capabilities within a section q A “mark and review” feature to tag questions, so you can skip and return later q The ability to change/edit answers within a section q An onscreen calculator for the Quantitative Reasoning section q New answer formats, including tasks such as numeric entry and highlighting a sentence in a passage to answer a question