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GMAT Writing Section

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The Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) section of the test consists of two essays. In the first, the student must analyze an argument and in the second the student must analyze an issue. Each essay must be written within 30 minutes and is scored on a scale of 0-6. The essay is read by two readers who each mark the essay with a grade from 0-6, in 0.5 point increments with a mean score of 4.1. If the two scores are within one point of each other, they are averaged. If there is more than one point difference, the essays are read by a third reader.

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GMAT Verbal Section

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The verbal section consists of 41 multiple choice questions, which must be answered within 75 minutes.

There are three types of questions: sentence correction, critical reasoning, and reading comprehension.

The verbal section is scored from 0 to 60 points.

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GMAT Total Score

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The “Total Score”, composed of the quantitative and verbal sections, is exclusive of the analytical writing assessment (AWA), and ranges from 200 to 800. About two-thirds of test takers score between 400 and 600. The score distribution resembles a bell curve with a standard deviation of approximately 100 points, meaning that the test is designed for 68% of examinees to score between 400 and 600, while the median score was originally designed to be near 500. The 2005/2006 mean score was 533.

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GMAT Sentence Correction

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The Sentence Correction section tests a test taker’s knowledge of American English grammar, usage, and style.

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Required Scores

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Most schools do not publish a minimum acceptable score or detailed statistics about the scores achieved by applicants.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.

The average score for nearly all of the top business schools, as commonly listed in popular magazines and ranking services, is in the upper 600s or low 700s.

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Registration and Preparation

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The examinee may register for the GMAT either online or by calling one of the test centers. To schedule a test, an appointment must be made at one of the designated test centers.
Third-party study preparation aids are available, including self-study using GMAT books, classroom GMAT preparation courses (live or online), or private tutoring.
Cost of Exam is $250.

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Reading Comprehension

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As the name implies, it tests the ability of the examinee to understand the substance and logical structure of a written selection.

The GMAT uses reading passages of approximately 200 to 350 words, covering topics from social sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, and business.

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Problem Solving

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This tests the quantitative reasoning ability of the examinee. Problem-solving questions present multiple-choice problems in arithmetic, basic algebra, and elementary geometry.

The task is to solve the problems and choose the correct answer from among five answer choices.

Some problems will be plain mathematical calculations; the rest will be presented as real life word problems that will require mathematical solutions.

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Notes

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Calculators are not allowed in the GMAT. Calculations need to be done by hand. Digital watches worn by the test takers may be confiscated for the duration of the test. GMAT practice exams are widely available. source: wikipedia  

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GMAT – Data Sufficiency

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This tests the quantitative reasoning ability using an unusual set of directions. The examinee is given a question with two associated statements that provide information that might be useful in answering the question. The examinee must then determine whether either statement alone is sufficient to answer the question; whether both are needed to answer the question; or whether there is not enough information given to answer the question.

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