THE GMAT : HOW MBA CANDIDATES ARE EVALUATED

The GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) is an American standardized exam which is exclusively taken in English.
The GMAT exam was specifically created in order to test and assess candidates’ overall critical thinking in English, and the kind of language, mathematical and analytical writing skills that candidates are expected to have acquired over several years of studies and/or professional activity. The GMAT does not test any specific business knowledge.
Individuals applying to upper level management schools, and specifically to MBA programs, have to take the GMAT and achieve the minimum score required by Admissions Councils.
The GMAT is required by most MBA programs worldwide.

Nb: As opposed to the TOEFL or the TOEIC  exams which are only required of non-English natives, the GMAT exam is required of English natives and non-English natives alike.

THE GMAT EXAM

It is a 4 hour long test, made up of multiple choice questions and  two written essays . Candidates have :
- 75 minutes to answer 37 quantitative questions,
- 75 minutes to answer 41 vocabulary questions,
- 30 minutes for each of the two written essays

THE GMAT SCORE

The maximum score one can receive is 800 points, the minimum score being 200 points.
The average score received by candidates accepted into French management schools or MBA programs varies between 650 and 690 points.

VALIDITY AND FREQUENCY

GMAT results are valid for 5 years, and the exam itself can be (re)taken once every 31 days (with a maximum of 5 times in 1 year).

PREPARING FOR THE GMAT

Preparing for the GMAT is indispensable even if one has a very good level of English or math to begin with. It is indeed imperative to understand and master the following concepts prior to taking the GMAT:
- the CAT (Computer Adaptive Test) structure of the exam (a computerized test using an American keyboard, with multiple questions to be answered during a limited amount of time, and 2 analytical essays to be written, with the computer system correcting candidates’ answers in real time and adapting the difficulty level of their questions – and therefore the possible range of their final score – accordingly).
- the specific American mindset with which the required language, mathematical and analytical skills are assessed.

MBA PREPARATION IN PARIS WITH KAPLAN

Founded in 1938 in the United States, and with 250 centers worldwide, Kaplan is the world leader in the test preparation and admissions industry.
Kaplan has already helped more than 4 million students prepare for American standardized tests, thus enabling them to enter into the best schools, get accepted into the best programs and secure the best professional opportunities.
Kaplan’s preparation and teaching methods are recognized throughout the world:
- Always up-to-date student material (books, Cdrom and Kaplan’s unique online material)
- Experienced, qualified and Kaplan-trained American teachers
- Weekday, evening or weekend courses, over 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month or 3 months
- Kaplan center open year-round, and 7 days a week

Kaplan also offers «MBA Admission Consulting» services with experienced, qualified and Kaplan-trained American consultants who – based on each candidate’s needs and goals- will help them prepare their applications and interviews in order to be accepted into the schools and programs of their choice.

EXAMS REQUIRED BY MBA PROGRAMS

The Paris Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions Center offers complete preparations so as to master the knowledge and skills required to succeed on the GMAT, TOEFL or TOEIC exams. With our guidance, teachers, methods, and student material, we accompany each student throughout his/her preparation..
We encourage you to come and take a FREE diagnostic test in order to assess your level.
 
Kaplan’s pride and satisfaction reside in:

• Your success!

• Your trust: More and more individuals hear of us through « word of mouth », and more than 60% of students enrolled at our Paris Center come to us in that manner.

Kaplan is now offering FREE «GMAT Sample Classes» in the evening  every 3 weeks!

For more information :
Kaplan Paris
Tél. 01 45 66 55 33
Email : paris.center(at)kaplan.com
www.kaptest.fr
14 Bd Montmartre
75009 Paris
Metro : Grands Boulevards, Richelieu-Drouot