The following are general suggestions to help you perform
your best on the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®):
Try to answer all of the questions in each section.
- Read all test directions carefully. The directions at
the beginning of each test section specify the total number
of questions in the section and the time allowed for the
section. The number of questions answered is incorporated
into the calculation of scores. Therefore, it is to your
advantage to answer ALL of the questions.
- Closely monitor your time so that you are able to consider
each question carefully.
Maximize your score through effective time management.
- Use the allotted time wisely. You will be able to do so
if you are familiar with the mechanics of the test and the
kinds of materials, questions, and directions in the test.
Therefore, become familiar with the formats and requirements
of each section of the test.
- Answer as many questions as you can in each section. Frequently
check the time remaining to be sure you are making good
progress through the test. The amount of time remaining
for each section is displayed on the information line at
the top of the screen.
- Work steadily and as rapidly as possible without being
careless. On the average, a verbal question takes 1 3/4
minutes and a quantitative question takes about 2 minutes
to answer. Give yourself enough time to answer every question.
If you do not finish in the allotted time, you will still
get a score as long as you have worked on every section.
- Once you begin a section, section time runs continuously
until you leave the section. This is true even if you click
on "Time" to hide the time information or click on "Help"
to review section directions or review the tutorial.
- You may want to use the one-minute break between test
sections to replenish your supply of scratch paper. After
section 2, an on-screen message will tell you a 10-minute
break is available. Section timing will not stop if you
take an unscheduled break.
- If a question is too time-consuming or if you do not know
the answer, eliminate as many answer choices as possible
and then select and confirm the answer you think is best.
- Similarly, if you are running out of time at the end of
the a section and there are still unanswered questions,
you should try to quickly review and answer any remaining
questions in order to complete the test.
Read each question carefully and thoroughly.
- Before answering a question, determine exactly what is
being asked. The directions explain exactly what is required
in order to answer each question type. If you read hastily,
you may miss important instructions and seriously jeopardize
your scores. To review directions during the test, click
on the Help icon.
- Never skim a question or the possible answers; skimming
may cause you to miss important information or nuances.
You must answer the question that appears on your screen
before moving on to the next question. Once you answer a
question and confirm your response, you cannot return to
that question.
- Do not become upset if you have to guess at a question
in a multiple-choice section. A person can do very well
without answering every question correctly. No one is expected
to get a perfect score.
- Answer each question by clicking on the oval next to your
answer choice or by clicking on any part of the text of
that answer choice. Complete your answer by clicking on
"Next" and then "Answer Confirm."
- You can change your answer any time before confirming
it by clicking on a different answer choice.
Understand the implications of exiting a section or quitting
the test.
- Once you exit a section, you cannot return to it.
- Click on the "Test Quit" box at the bottom of your screen
only if you decide to end your testing session. If you quit
the test, you will not receive a score for any section,
even for the sections you have already completed.
- If you click on "Section Exit" or "Test Quit" by mistake,
you will be given the opportunity to reverse or confirm
your decision.
- Current policy states that you may take the CBT once per
calendar month. This is true even if you ended your testing
session by clicking on "Test Quit" or canceled your scores
after completing the test.
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