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GMAT Preparation
Students are encouraged to take the GMAT between their junior and senior years. Taking the GMAT at this time will let you know early whether you meet the admission requirements and give you time to take it again if you have a bad day. Only the higher of your scores will be considered and GMAT scores remain valid for 5 years.
What is the GMAT. The Graduate Management Admission Test is computer-adaptive and measures basic verbal, quantitative and analytical writing skills that are developed over a long period of time. It is available year-round and forecasts grades or the likelihood of success in graduate business programs. It does not require knowledge of business or any other specific content areas, and the math involved does not go beyond high school level. Students in the second half of any undergraduate program that includes a course or two in mathematics should be in a good position to take the test. However, you should prepare for it by at least becoming familiar with the test itself, the types of questions asked, the different sections and the kinds of essays that will be required in the analytical writing section.
GMAT scores are comprised of:
- Overall score, in the 200 to 800 range, with 540 being the median score for all test takers,
- Verbal and quantitative ability,
- Analytical writing,
- The percentiles of test takers into which each of the above scores fall.
More information about the GMAT is available on the GMAT website, www.mba.com. Test site locations,
how to register and various aids to assist your preparation for the test are
part of what you will find there.
Please note: You should make certain that you are finished whatever preparation you have planned before you register for the GMAT. The test is expensive and you pay a fee if you cancel or reschedule. Visit www.mba.com for current fee schedules and related policies.