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The GMAT Integrated Reasoning How to Prepare Q&A
What is the GMAT
What is the GMAT?
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What is the GMAT? • Continuous, secure testing available in
550+ test centers 110+ countries • Cost $250 USD, includes sending results to five (5) programs FREE • Candidates can retest once/month, up to five times in 12 months – 20% take more than once – Average 30 point gain – Most schools accept the highest score
What is the GMAT? Analytical Writing Assessment (30 minutes) Analysis of an Argument
Integrated Reasoning
(12 questions, 30 minutes) Optional Break
Quantitative Reasoning
(37 questions, 75 minutes)
Problem Solving Data Sufficiency
Verbal Reasoning Reading Comprehension Critical Reading Sentence Correction
Optional Break
(41 questions, 75 minutes)
What is the GMAT? Measures higher order thinking skills – such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation Analytical Writing
•Analyze the reasoning behind a given argument •Formulate an appropriate and constructive critique of a specific conclusion based on a specific line of thinking
Integrated Reasoning
•Synthesize information •Evaluate relevant information from multiple sources •Organize, combine and manipulate information
Quantitative Reasoning Verbal Reasoning
•Reason quantitatively •Solve quantitative problems •Recognize which information is relevant and sufficient •Draw inferences from written materials •Critically evaluate arguments •Correct written material
What is the GMAT? Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)
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What is the GMAT? Launched June, 2012 Assimilate
Evaluate Outcomes
Integrated Reasoning
Convert Data
Interpret
What is the GMAT?
What is the GMAT?
Multi-Source Reasoning Test takers will be asked to use text, charts, and/or tables from two to three sources of information to answer questions
What is the GMAT?
Table Analysis Test takers will be presented with a sortable table of information, which has to be analyzed to determine if answer statements are accurate
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Graphics Interpretation Test takers will be asked to interpret a graph or graphical image, and select from a drop-down list to make response statements accurate
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Two-Part Analysis A question will involve two components for a solution. Possible answers will be given in a table format with a column for each component and rows with possible options; test takers will be asked to consider the options provided
Integrated Reasoning Score Scale
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Does not affect your Quant or Verbal scores Scale from 1 to 8 with intervals of 1
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No Partial Credit Must answer all parts to a question correctly to receive credit
Understand GMAT Scores • Scores are valid for five years • Reports include the scaled score and percentile • Percentile rankings are on mba.com
Relevance of IR
Graduate Management Education Corporate Environment
5 Key Facts • Integrated Reasoning is a 30-minute section of 12 questions with a separate score. • Quantitative and Verbal sections have not changed. • Integrated Reasoning replaced the AWA Analysis of an Issue essay. • Scores valid for 5 years. • Over 5,400 programs worldwide take GMAT scores.
How does the GMAT Fit in with Admissions Part of a Balanced Admissions Process
Admissions Process Accesses Other Important Skills
GMAT • Value to Admissions • Academic potential • Compare across all applicants • Value to Applicants • Opportunity to standout in the crowd • Opportunity to compensate for other parts of their application • Opens doors • Confidence • Preparation for school
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Leadership skills and potential Team skills Job skills Business knowledge Subject-specific knowledge Spoken English
The Official Guide for GMAT Review • 857 Questions 404 Quant 403 Verbal 50 IR • Global pricing $42.95 US £22.00 1,499 INR
Online IR Section
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Other Test Preparation Materials • Official GMAT Guide: Quant • Official GMAT Guide: Verbal • GMAT Paper Tests • GMAT Focus • GMATPrep
How to Prepare for the GMAT Exam 1. Download GMATPrep and take the first practice test 2. Practice, practice, practice 3. Take the second practice test in GMATPrep 4. Get a good night’s sleep!
5 Key Facts about Test Prep • The 13th edition of the Guide and GMATPrep both include practice questions for all sections on the exam • GMATPrep Software version 2.2 is now available • GMATPrep is available on all operating systems, including the MAC • Within GMATPrep, you may purchase additional question packs • GMATPrep is free and available at www.mba.com/gmatprep
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