{"id":61832,"date":"2024-02-01T16:42:57","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T23:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=61832"},"modified":"2024-05-22T17:58:40","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T00:58:40","slug":"what-is-gmat-score-and-percentiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/what-is-gmat-score-and-percentiles\/","title":{"rendered":"GMAT Score & Percentiles \u2014 Finding Your Goal Score"},"content":{"rendered":"

GMAT score is a vital factor in the MBA application process. A good GMAT score translates to the applicant's ability to cope with the challenging MBA curriculum. Before starting your GMAT preparation, it's crucial to understand the specifics of the GMAT scoring system.<\/span>\"\"<\/a>Source: <\/span>Unsplash<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

General overview of the GMAT scoring system<\/span><\/h2>\n

On 1 February 2024, the GMAT Focus Edition has completely replaced the classic, longer,\u00a0 version of the test. Since any GMAT score is valid for 5 years from the test date, so will the GMAT scores received for the current version of the test, i.e., if you take the test on 31 January 2024, your GMAT score will be valid for MBA admissions up to 31 January 2029.<\/span><\/p>\n

The new edition will introduce significant changes to both the test format and the GMAT scoring system. The GMAT Focus Edition total score is going to be composed of the quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and data insights sections, with the equal contribution of each section scores to the total GMAT score. The Focus Edition GMAT scores can range from 205 to 805.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take note that the GMAT scores for the traditional version and Focus Edition aren't on a common scale, meaning they can't be compared. While GMAT scores of, let's say, 710 and 715 look similar, they indicate different levels of different skills. In fact, the Focus Edition GMAT score of 715 equals 760 in the previous exam version.\u00a0<\/span>\"This<\/a>How is the GMAT Focus Edition scored?<\/span><\/p>\n

When considering the GMAT Focus, it's essential to understand that, unlike the classic GMAT, it emphasizes more targeted skill areas. The GMAT Focus is designed to assess specific competencies in a more condensed format. This version of the exam still measures critical skills but in a more streamlined manner, focusing on core areas that are vital for business school success. Let's look at how different sections of the exam are scored.<\/span><\/p>\n