The GMAT Test Change in 2012

Quantitative Section Questions: 37 multiple choice questions Time: 75 minutes Question Types: Problem Solving, Data Sufficiency Verbal Section Questions: 41 multiple choice questions Time: 75 minutes Question Types: Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Critical Reasoning Analytical Writing Assessment Questions: Two essays Time: 30 minutes each Question Types: Analysis of an Argument, Analysis of an Issue Coming in 2012: Integrated Reasoning AWA QUANT VERBAL Length: 4 hours The GMAT Prior to June 2012

AWA QUANT VERBAL Length: 4 hours IR 12 multi-part questions in 30 minutes Separate score Four question types: 1.Table analysis 2.Graphics interpretation 3.Two-part analysis 4.Multi-source reasoning All GMAT scores prior to June 2012 will still be valid for 5 years June 2012: Integrated Reasoning

Current GMATNew GMAT AvailabilityUntil June 4, 2012 (seats permitting)Starting June 5, 2012 Length3 hours, 30 minutes + breaks Scored Sections Total Score: Analytical Writing: 0-6 Total Score: Analytical Writing: 0-6 Integrated Reasoning: [scale TBD] Added/Deleted Sections Includes Analysis of an Argument Essay (30 min) and Analysis of an Issue Essay (30 min) Integrated Reasoning (30 min) replaces Analysis of an Issue Essay (30 min) Question Types 2 Quantitative types 3 Verbal types 2 Quantitative types 3 Verbal types 4 Integrated Reasoning types Score Reporting Unofficial Total, Quant and Verbal Scores available the day you test Complete, official scores available usually within 5-6 days Unofficial Total, Quant and Verbal Scores available the day you test Complete, official scores available in closer to 20 days Score Validity Scores are valid for 5 years after the test date Average Preparation Time An average of 100 hours for 600+ and 700+ scorers (GMAC, 2010) Additional time for Integrated Reasoning section

p. 3 Graphics Interpretation Table Analysis Multi-Source Reasoning Two-Part Analysis The Four New Question Types

Table Analysis

Graphics Interpretation

Multi-Source Reasoning

Two-Part Analysis

What do schools think? Source: Business School Admissions Officers Survey, Kaplan Test Prep, 2011

GMAT or GRE? An Update

Source: Business School Admissions Officers Survey, Kaplan Test Prep, 2011 GMAT or GRE? Those serious about business school should take the GMAT. Undergrads weighing various grad school paths can take the GRE for added flexibility.

Score Averages for VA MBA Schools SchoolAverage Score UVA700 VCU560 William and Mary630 Virginia Tech630 Richmond590 JMU570 Radford480

Scoring Total Score: Quant and Verbal Scale Scores: each 0-60 Integrated Reasoning score: 1-8 AWA Score: 0-6 Mean total score: 560 Mean AWA Score: 4.4

Information for business school advisors… Information on the test change… For Further Information

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