Everything You Need to Know

GMAT Overview

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a standardized exam used by graduate business schools in the United States and around the world. It is accepted by 8,000+ programs at 2,400+ universities and taken by roughly 115,000 students each year.

The GMAT is developed by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) and administered by Pearson VUE.

GMAT Basics

Purpose: Evaluate readiness for MBA and business-related graduate programs

• Skills tested:
  • Quantitative reasoning
  • Verbal reasoning
  • Data analysis
• Scores are used by top schools like Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Wharton School

GMAT Format (Current Version)

The modern GMAT (updated in 2023) includes 3 sections:

1. Quantitative Reasoning
2. Verbal Reasoning
3. Data Insights

Key features:

• Fully computer-adaptive
• Flexible section order
• Ability to review and change answers 
  

2023 GMAT Changes (Focus Edition)

The 2023 update significantly changed the exam:

• Shorter by about 1 hour
• Removed:
  • Essay (AWA)
  • Geometry
  • Sentence Correction
• Added:
  • Data Insights section
• All sections now:
  • Equally weighted in scoring
  • Adaptive
• New features:
  • Review/edit answers
  • Send scores after seeing results
  • Free enhanced score report 

GMAT Administration

• Test centers
• Online (at home)

• Strict test security
• ID verification
• Academic honesty policies

Accommodations available for students with disabilities 

GMAT Registration

• Register online through the official GMAT website at www.mba.com. 
• Requirements:
  • Valid ID
  • Test date selection
  • Payment of exam fee
• Flexible scheduling options available

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GMAT vs GRE

The GMAT is often compared with the Graduate Record Examination (GRE):

GMAT:

• Preferred by many business schools
• Strong focus on data analysis

GRE:

• Accepted by more programs (not just business)
• Often considered more flexible

Bottom Line​

The GMAT/GRE is a key admissions factor for graduate school. With its updated format, it now emphasizes:

• Data-driven thinking
• Real-world problem solving
• Flexibility for test-takers

Royal Test Prep – GMAT/GRE Prep Curriculum (8–10 Weeks)

Designed for the GMAT/GRE

Program Overview

• Typical Duration: 8–10 weeks
• Schedule: 2–3 classes/week (90–120 min each)
• Format: Small group (4–8 students) or 1-on-1
• Target Score Improvement: +80 to +150 points
• Includes: Diagnostics, drills, full-length tests, strategy coaching

Weeks 9–12 (Optional):

• Target weak areas 
• High-difficulty question drills
• Section retake strategies
• Final test readiness checklist

Materials Included

• Official GMAT/GRE question bank
• Section-specific drill packets
• Strategy guides
• Error tracking workbook
• Full-length mock exams

Teaching Method (Your Competitive Edge)

1. Precision Learning

• Small groups → personalized attention
• Customized assignments/tests for each student

2. Data-Driven Coaching

• Track:
  • Accuracy %
  • Time per question
• Adjust plan weekly

3. Strategy

• Tips tackle to hard questions

Add-On Options (Premium)

1-on-1 private tutoring

• Tests/Essay/interview prep 
• College counseling
• Crash course (3–4 weeks intensive)