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Most MBA programs use the GMAT score as one of many criteria for admission. Although there is no clear-cut formula for admissions to Business School (aka B-school ), many people believe that the GMAT score is less important than the applicant's work experience and GPA. As of April 22 2006 , the fee to take the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) is U.S. $250 worldwide ( {Link without Title} ). TEST The GMAT is a Computer-adaptive Test that is designed to measure aptitude rather than achievement. The GMAT currently consists of two multiple choice sections (a "verbal" section and a "quantitative" section), as well as an essay section. The "Total Score," comprised of the quantitative and verbal sections, is exclusive of the writing assessment, and ranges from 200 to 800. It is believed that a score superior to 700 is sufficient for an admission to the most demanding business schools worldwide, while most schools require scores superior to 550-600. Essay The essay section requires two free-response essays of 30 minutes each. The writing samples constitute the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) score, which is scaled from 0-6 in half-point increments. It may be surprising to some that the AWA score is determined at least in part by proprietary computer software, called the E-rater ®. Multiple choice - quantitative and verbal sections Though the Graduate Management Admission Council® (the organization that owns the test) claims that scores for the quantitative and verbal sections run from 0-60, it is commonly believed that scoring above a 51 on either section is now impossible. Two-thirds of test takers score between 400 and 600. The 99th percentile begins at 740 or 750, depending on the individual test. SEE ALSO Lists EXTERNAL LINKS |
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