The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT, pronounced G-mat) is a standardized test for measuring aptitude to succeed academically in graduate business studies. Business schools commonly use the test as one of many selection criteria for admission into an MBA program. It is given at various locations in the United States, Canada and around the world. Throughout North America and in many international locations, the GMAT is administered only via computer. In those international locations where an extensive network of computers has not yet been established, the GMAT is offered either at temporary computer-based testing centers on a limited schedule or as a paper-based test (given once or twice a year) at local testing centers. As of 2007, the fee to take the test is U.S. $250 worldwide.
The Test
The exam measures basic verbal, mathematical and analytical writing skills that the examinee has developed over a long period of time in his/her education and work. It does not measure specific knowledge of business, job skills, or subjective qualities such as motivation, creativity, and interpersonal skills. If a test taker's first language is not English, he or she may still perform well on the exam; however, the GMAT exam may not accurately reflect the abilities of someone whose first language is not English. Business Schools with a high proportion of non-native English speaking students tend to have a lower average GMAT score.
Scores are valid for five years (at most institutions) from the date the test taker sits for the exam until the date of matriculation (not until the date of application). The Stanford University Graduate School of Business website offers a "test results calculator" [1] useful for determining the expiration date of test scores.
Required ScoresMost schools do not publish a minimum acceptable score or detailed statistics about the scores achieved by applicants. However, schools do generally publish the average and median score of their latest intake, which can be used as a guide.
At nearly all of the top business schools that are commonly listed in popular magazines and ranking services, the scores will average in the upper 600s or low 700s. The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, commonly regarded as one of the top business schools in the US,[5] reports an average score of 713;[6] Harvard Business School, a top tier U.S. business school, reports a 2006 average of 707. Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management reports an average GMAT of 700, with approximately 75 percent of enrolled students scoring between 650 and 740.[7] INSEAD, Europe's leading business school with a highly multinational student body, reports a 2005 average of 705.[8]
It may be possible to overcome a low test score with impressive real world accomplishments, good undergraduate performance, outstanding references, or particularly strong application essays.
References^ MBA.com. Test Registration web site.
^ a b GMAC.com. Understanding and Using the Analytical Writing Assessment Score web site. Accessed July 12, 2007.
^ GMAC.com An Evaluation of Intellimetric™ Essay Scoring System Using Responses to GMAT AWA Prompts Accessed July 12, 2007.
^ GMAC. (2006) Profile of Graduate Management Admission Test Candidates: Five Year Summary. Accessed July 10, 2007.
^ US News & World Report. America's Best Graduate Schools 2008 web site. Accessed July 10, 2007.
^ Wharton. GMAT Questions web site. Accessed July 10, 2007.
^ Ask Questions - Harvard Business School MBA Program
^ INSEAD MBA Programme. (July 22, 2005) Frequently Asked Questions: What’s the cut-off GMAT score? web site. Accessed July 10, 2007.
[edit] External links
mba.com (Online test registration)
Graduate Management Admission Council (Manages the Graduate Management Admissions Test)
How To Score A 700 On The GMAT (Based on a personal experience)
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