GMAT FAQ
What does the GMAT exam measure?
The GMAT exam measures verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills that you have developed in your education and work. It does NOT measure your knowledge of business, your job skills, specific content in your undergraduate or first university course work, your abilities in any other specific subject area, or subjective qualities, such as motivation, creativity, and interpersonal skills.
How often can I take the GMAT exam?
You can take the GMAT once every 31 calendar days and no more than five times in a 12-month period.
What schools use GMAT scores?
More than 4,800 graduate management programs around the world use GMAT scores as a part of their admissions process. Find schools and programs that use the GMAT.
Where can I take the GMAT exam?
The GMAT exam is delivered year-round and on demand in test centers around the world.
When do I get my scores?
You will get an unofficial score report with Verbal, Quantitative, and Total scores immediately after you test. Official Score Reports are available online within 20 days to you and to the programs you requested to receive them. To learn more about scoring and score reports, visit GMAT Scores and Score Reports.
If I’ve taken the GMAT exam more than once, will the score report contain all the scores?
Official Score Reports include all GMAT exams you’ve taken within the past five years. If you have taken the exam and canceled your scores, your report will note that scores are unreportable and not include what they were.