Some of the frequently asked questions by GMAT students are

How long is the GMAT and how is it structured?

The GMAT is a computer-adaptive test that measures your verbal, quantitative, integrated reasoning, and analytical writing skills. The test is about 3 hours and 30 minutes long, including two optional 8-minute breaks. The test has four sections:

- Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA): You have 30 minutes to write an essay analyzing an argument.
- Integrated Reasoning (IR): You have 30 minutes to answer 12 questions that require you to analyze data from various sources and formats.
- Quantitative Reasoning (QR): You have 62 minutes to answer 31 questions that test your mathematical and problem-solving skills.
- Verbal Reasoning (VR): You have 65 minutes to answer 36 questions that test your reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and sentence correction skills.

You can choose the order of the sections before you start the test. The available options are:

- AWA-IR-QR-VR
- VR-QR-IR-AWA
- QR-VR-AWA-IR

You can also cancel your score at the end of the test if you are not satisfied with your performance.

How hard is the GMAT and what is a good score?

The GMAT is a challenging test that requires you to demonstrate your analytical, logical, and critical thinking skills. The test adapts to your ability level, meaning that the questions get harder or easier depending on how well you answer the previous ones. The test also penalizes you for leaving questions unanswered or guessing randomly.

The GMAT score ranges from 200 to 800, with an average score of about 560. The score is based on your performance on the QR and VR sections only. The AWA and IR sections are scored separately on a scale of 0 to 6 and 1 to 8 respectively.

A good score on the GMAT depends on your target schools and programs. Different schools have different expectations and requirements for their applicants. Generally speaking, a score above 700 is considered competitive for most top business schools, while a score above 600 is acceptable for many other programs. However, you should always research the specific score ranges and averages of the schools you are interested in and aim to exceed them.