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| Graduate Management Admissions Test ( GMAT ) |
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| Posted on : 20 May, 2007 | Total Views : 349 |
The Graduate Management Admissions Test, better known by the acronym GMAT (pronounced G-mat), is a standardized test for determining aptitude to succeed academically in graduate business studies. The GMAT is used as one of the selection criteria by most respected business schools globally, most commonly for admission into an MBA program. The GMAT is one of many factors schools use when reviewing applications for admission; it is typically balanced with work experience, application essays, an interview, and undergraduate GPA.
Although performance on the test helps to determine whether a candidate is admitted to a particular school, these other admissions criteria also play a pivotal role.The GMAT is specifically designed to measure the verbal, quantitative, and writing skills of applicants for graduate study in business. It does not, however, presuppose any specific knowledge of business or other specific content areas, nor does it measure achievement in any particular subject areas. In addition, the test does not measure subjective factors important to academic and career success such as motivation, creativity, interpersonal skills, and study skills.
Test takers should note that the GMAT is entirely in English and that all instructions are provided in English. The fee to take the GMAT is currently US$250,worldwide.
