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Introduction to the GMAT |
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 The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT); is a computerized, standardized exam required by most graduate business programs for acceptance consideration. Its primary purpose is to test the aptitude of the test taker within the given three sections.
While this exam score is a crucial component for most graduate business school applications, it is often combined with several other factors when making an entrance decision regarding a program applicant.
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| The GMAT incorporates verbal, mathematical and writing skills into the multiple hour exam, requiring an average four-hours to complete. The maximum score a test taker can achieve on the GMAT is 800. The average score for applicants is near 535. |
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| Getting into Graduate School |
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| Most schools do not publish a minimum required score on the GMAT for consideration into their graduate school programs. However, most schools will publish the average or median scores of their latest class. So, you can review this information to determine where your GMAT score will need to fall for likely consideration into your school of choice. |
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| Almost every business school requires the GMAT for enrollment, with their average student GMAT scores falling within the high 600 range or the low 700 range. Over 1,900 graduate schools require the GMAT as part of their overall admissions process. |
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While scores on the GMAT are certainly important for consideration into most of the top business programs, some students with superior credentials are able to move past lower scores. Business experience, strong undergraduate performance, outstanding references, being part of an underrepresented group for the particular school and strong entrance essays can also assist an applicant to overcome a lower GMAT score when applying to business school. |
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Once you take your GMAT exam, your scores will be considered valid for up to five years. This option allows individuals to immediately enter a graduate school program, or they can choose to apply for business school consideration at a later point. |
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