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The GMAT
Integrated Reasoning
How to Prepare
Q&A
What is the GMAT
What is the GMAT?

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What is the GMAT?
Continuous, secure testing available in

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What is the GMAT?
Analytical Writing Assessment (30 minutes)
Analysis of an Argument

Integrated Reasoning (12 questions, 30 minutes)

Optional Break

Quantitative Reasoning (37 questions, 75 minutes)

Problem Solving
Data Sufficiency Optional Break

Verbal Reasoning (41 questions, 75 minutes)

Reading Comprehension
Critical Reading
Sentence Correction
What is the GMAT?
Measures higher order thinking skills
such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation
Analyze the reasoning behind a given argument
Analytical
Formulate an appropriate and constructive critique of a specific
Writing conclusion based on a specific line of thinking

Synthesize information
Integrated Evaluate relevant information from multiple sources
Reasoning Organize, combine and manipulate information

Reason quantitatively
Quantitative Solve quantitative problems
Reasoning Recognize which information is relevant and sufficient

Draw inferences from written materials

Verbal Critically evaluate arguments
Reasoning Correct written material
What is the GMAT?
Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)

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 What is the GMAT?

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What is the GMAT?
Launched
June, 2012
Assimilate

Evaluate Integrated
Interpret
Outcomes
Reasoning

Convert
Data
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Multi-Source Reasoning
Test takers will be asked to use text,
charts, and/or tables from two to
three sources of information to
answer questions
What is the GMAT?

Table Analysis
Test takers will be presented with a
sortable table of information, which
has to be analyzed to determine if
answer statements are accurate
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Graphics Interpretation
Test takers will be asked to interpret a
graph or graphical image, and select
from a drop-down list to make response
statements accurate
What is the GMAT?

Two-Part Analysis
A question will involve two
components for a solution. Possible
answers will be given in a table
format with a column for each
component and rows with possible
options; test takers will be asked to
consider the options provided
Integrated Reasoning Score Scale

1 Does not affect your Quant or

Verbal scores

Scale from 1 to 8 with intervals

of 1

No Partial Credit
Must answer all parts to a

8
question correctly to receive
credit
Understand GMAT Scores
Scores are valid for five years
Reports include the scaled score and percentile
Percentile rankings are on mba.com
Relevance of IR

Graduate Management Education Corporate Environment

5 Key Facts

Integrated Reasoning is a 30-minute section of 12 questions

with a separate score.

Quantitative and Verbal sections have not changed.

Integrated Reasoning replaced the AWA Analysis of an Issue

essay.

Scores valid for 5 years.

Over 5,400 programs worldwide take GMAT scores.

How does the GMAT Fit in with Admissions
Part of a Balanced Admissions Process
Admissions Process Accesses Other
GMAT Important Skills

Value to Admissions Leadership skills and potential

Academic potential Team skills
Compare across all applicants Job skills
Business knowledge
Value to Applicants Subject-specific knowledge
Opportunity to standout in the crowd Spoken English
Opportunity to compensate for other
parts of their application
Opens doors
Confidence
Preparation for school
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How to Prepare for the GMAT Exam

1. Download GMATPrep and take the first practice test

2. Practice, practice, practice

3. Take the second practice test in GMATPrep

4. Get a good nights sleep!

5 Key Facts about Test Prep

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GMATPrep Software version 2.2 is now available

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