Applying for a graduate program consists of firstly, submitting a transcript of records, personal essays, and a letter of application. Next, going through rigorous interviews. And lastly, getting an impressive score in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).

The Graduate Management Admission Council defines the GMAT as “a standardized exam that measures a person’s abilities and skills required to be able to pursue an MBA program, primarily in the United States”.

The GMAT consists of four sections.

Analytical Writing Assessment measures the candidate’s critical thinking skills and ability to create an analysis that effectively communicates an idea.

Integrated Reasoning tests one’s capability to examine data and other information in multiple formats and from various sources.

The Quantitative section evaluates the analytical ability of a student in math. To evaluate the student’s skills in reading comprehension and language proficiency, another is the Verbal section. This includes correcting written materials to conform to standard written English.

 Only 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete the whole exam. To measure the applicant’s potential, the GMAT is designed with a complex range of topics and a time constraint.

There is no passing score for the GMAT. Instead, each school has a minimum score requirement which the applicant must meet. It is worth noting that the higher the required score and the more stringent the requirements are, the more challenging the program is.  Thus, test preparation is crucial.

Indeed, getting into the best schools is no easy feat. Application would mean competing with hundreds of applicants with sterling resumes and impressive backgrounds. Realistically, getting accepted into the most coveted MBA programs are slim, given the 7.1% and 11% acceptance rate of Stanford and Harvard respectively.

Ahead Professional Network (AHEADPro) offers an intensive 30-hour GMAT test-based review program that focuses on topics that appear in the actual exam. Simulation tests are administered to also give the authentic testing experience. Moreover, top lecturers who are subject specialists are trained to teach the GMAT handle classes.

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