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The GMAT certificate is an indispensable qualification for those who want to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, or postgraduate programs in developed countries such as Australia, the UK, the USA, Canada.. So what is GMAT? What is the structure of the GMAT test?

In this article, IDP will help you better understand what the GMAT is, why universities use it in the MBA admissions process, and tips to help you score high on this test!

1. What is GMAT?

The GMAT (short for Graduate Management Admission Test) is a standardized test widely used globally to assess the prospects of any candidate who wants to pursue the field of Economics, Business, and Management, for a Master's or PhD degree.

In addition to the requirements for learning ability and experience in extracurricular activities, the GMAT is considered the gold standard to evaluate the language skills, information processing ability, and essay writing that you have equipped throughout the learning and training process.

The GMAT certificate is valid for 5 years. The minimum GMAT score required by schools will range between 500-700/800. If you want to attend the top Ivy League schools, the requirement for a GMAT score will be higher, along with other admission requirements such as dissertation, work experience, etc.

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2. Importance of GMAT Diploma

As a standardized test, the GMAT test makes it easy for business schools to compare and evaluate applicants from different countries. The GMAT is also recognized by schools around the globe thanks to the following factors:

Promote fair competition to help applicants when applying for admission.
Help you hunt for scholarships that are attractive and suitable for you.
It is a measure of a candidate's knowledge and readiness to pursue an MBA program.

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3. Structure of the GMAT test

The GMAT test assesses your analytical and thinking skills at an advanced level, assessing your skills in the following aspects: Quantitative, Verbal, Analytical Writing, and Integrated Reasoning. The total duration of the exam lasts 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Contest	Content	The scoring scale for each question
Quantitative	The exam consists of 37 questions with an exam time of 62 minutes. The test assesses your mathematical abilities, quantitative reasoning skills, and data interpretation. The questions in this exam require you to have basic knowledge related to arithmetic, elementary algebra, geometry, and math puzzles.	0 to 60
Language (Verbal)	The exam consists of 41 questions with an exam time of 65 minutes. The test assesses reading comprehension, editing text to suit English standards and the most accurate grammar level.	0 to 60
Analytical Writing	Write an essay on a topic, the exam time is 30 minutes to assess the ability to analyze, criticize, and express personal views logically.	0 to 6
Integrated Reasoning	The exam consists of 12 questions with a 30-minute exam time. The test tests the ability to read and interpret data in a variety of forms, including data tables and graphical images.	1 to 8

The GMAT test is administered on a computer with questions that are personalized based on the individual's level. If you answer the easy questions correctly, the following questions will become more difficult in increasing degrees. Conversely, once one sentence is answered incorrectly, the following sentences will be easier. Answering easy questions incorrectly will cost you more points than difficult ones.

4. How to register for the GMAT exam

To register for the GMAT, you can register online at http://www.mba.com page by following these steps:

Visit http://www.mba.com website
Select the "REGISTER for the GMAT" section to begin the registration process.
Find and select a test location near where you live
Choose an exam schedule that is available and fits your timetable

Pay the exam fee by check or credit card according to the instructions on the website.

5. Where to take the GMAT?

There are two forms of GMAT exams, including Online and Offline. If you choose the Online test, you will be able to take the test at home and have an examiner monitor it directly through the camera.

For those who choose to take the exam at the test center, you will take the test at the following two locations:

In Hanoi: iPMAC Company, 8th Floor, Kim Anh Building, 78 Duy Tan Street, Cau Giay, Hanoi.
In Ho Chi Minh City: Viet Professional Co., Ltd., No. 149/1D Ung Van Khiem Street, Ward 25, Binh Thanh District.

Information about the exam fee as well as the costs associated with the GMAT certificate:

	Online Exam	Exam at the Center (Offline)
Exam Fees	USD $275	$250
Request additional transcripts	USD $35	USD $35
Exam date change fee (60 days before the test date)	USD $55	USD $50
Exam date change fee (14 days before the test date)	$165	$150

6. Differences between GMAT and GRE

GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) and GRE (Graduate Record Examination) are two fairly common exams that are often applied by schools to assess the ability of students who want to continue their postgraduate studies, especially Master's and Doctoral programs. Refer to the comparison table below to understand the differences between the two tests:

GMAT	GRE
Purpose	Applies to the admission process to MBA (Business) or Postgraduate programs.	Widely applied when applying for admission to postgraduate programs spanning many different fields.
Exam format	Take the test online or at a test center	Take the test online or at a test center
Exam Structure	There are 4 parts of the contest: Quantitative Language Writing an analytical essay Integrated Thinking	Consists of 3 parts: Quantitative Language Writing an analytical essay
Exam content	Focus on knowledge and skills in the fields of Business Administration, Mathematics, Data Analysis and Reasoning	Don't focus on any specific area. Covers all the knowledge needed when studying Postgraduate programs.
Exam Fees	In-person in-person test: $250 Online Exam: $275	General GRE: $205 Specialized GRE: $150.
Term	5 years	5 years

See more: Earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in the US

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