Everything you need to know about the new GMAT Focus – updated, shorter, and more relevant for business school admissions.
The GMAT Focus Edition is a standardized exam required by many business schools for admission into their MBA and other graduate management programs. This edition is more streamlined than previous versions, lasting only 2 hours and 15 minutes. It is designed to test critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and data interpretation skills, all essential for success in graduate business education.
Each section contains 20 questions. There is one optional 10-minute break between sections.
Visit the official GMAT website at mba.com. Create an account, select a test center or choose to take the GMAT online, and pay the registration fee (around $275).
You’ll need a valid ID, a quiet environment if taking the online version, and a reliable internet connection.
GMAT Focus Edition scores range from 205 to 805, with 10-point intervals. You receive a total score and individual section scores. Business schools typically look for scores above 600, but competitive programs may expect higher.