April 3, 2012 in FAQs, GMAT Scores, New GMAT
Old GMAT (prior to June 2012) The old GMAT was scored on a scale of 200 – 800. This score was a combination of examinees’ Verbal and Quantitative scores. The old GMAT also had a separate Analytical Writing score graded between 0 and 6. The Analytical Writing score does not affect the total score. New GMAT (post June 2012) The new GMAT will still be scored on a scale of 200 – 800. The score [...]
April 2, 2012 in New GMAT
Section Breakdown: 12 Questions Time What it Tests 4 types: Multi-Source Reasoning Table Analysis Graphics Interpretation Two-Part Analysis Note: each question has multiple parts 30 minutes Identifying relevant information in multiple sources of data in different formats–verbal, numerical, and graphical–to solve problems Determining whether information is relevant or meets certain conditions Quantitative and verbal reasoning Determine relationships between problems Knowledge Required: According to the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC), the integrated reasoning section requires two [...]
March 20, 2012 in FAQs, GMAT Scores, New GMAT
Currently, GMAT scores are valid for five years. Most schools accept all valid GMAT scores from the past five years, however, schools that want to see scores on the Integrated Reasoning section may require applicants to take the new GMAT. Contact the program you’re interested in to find out whether they would prefer old or new GMAT scores.
March 9, 2012 in FAQs, New GMAT
Old GMAT The Analytical Writing Assessment section of the old GMAT consists of two essays: Analysis of an Argument and Analysis of an Issue. In the Argument Analysis, you are asked to analyze the reason behind a given argument and write a critique of the argument. In the Issue Analysis, you are asked to give your point of view based on an analysis of an issue. The Verbal Reasoning section of the old GMAT consists [...]
March 6, 2012 in CAT (Computer-Adpative Test), FAQs, New GMAT
Both the new and old GMAT are computer-adaptive (CAT) tests. The computer-adaptive format presents questions according to each individual’s ability level. These questions are chosen from a pool of test questions categorized by content and difficulty. The first question is of medium difficulty. Every subsequent question is then determined by your responses to all previous questions. You are not allowed to change answers to previous questions as you proceed through the test, and you are [...]
March 4, 2012 in FAQs, GMAT Scores
No, the scoring for the GMAT will remain the same. You will still receive a total score ranging from 200-800, which is the combination of your Verbal and Quantitative scores. You will also receive separate scores for the Analytical Writing and Integrated Reasoning sections. The Analytical Writing section is scored from 0 to 6 and the Integrated Reasoning section is scored from 1-8. The Analytical Writing and Integrated Reasoning sections do not affect your total [...]
March 3, 2012 in FAQs, New GMAT
Old GMAT The Analytical Writing Assessment section of the old GMAT is designed to measure your ability to think critically and to communicate your ideas in an essay. The Verbal Reasoning section of the old GMAT consists of multiple choice questions designed to measure your ability to read and comprehend written material, evaluate arguments, and correct written material to conform to the conventions of standard written English. The Quantitative Reasoning section of the old GMAT [...]
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