Gmat New pattern

Question

Dear mentors,

Will the institute, in particular Harvard and MIT, assign the new GMAT exam the same weightage as the old GMAT exam?

which pattern i will take? Actually I am planning to apply for my Phd.

kindly help me

MartyTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi pudu.

Since business schools helped with the design of the new GMAT, it is anticipated that they will give scores on the new version just as much weight as they give to scores on the current one.

So, you can take whichever one you prefer.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi pudu,

Yes, I think schools will consider the new GMAT focus in the same light as they do the current GMAT.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Some info from GMAC you may find interesting. https://www.gmac.com/gmat-other-assessm ... xam-scores "Because the score scales AND the score scale distribution have both changed, it is not possible to directly compare total scores or section scores from a previous version of the exam to the GMAT™ Focus Edition, as it would not result in a meaningful comparison of performance. However, exam scores can be linked and compared using percentile information."

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi pudu,

To start, if you are planning to apply to any highly-competitive Programs (such as Harvard or MIT), then you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. Those Experts should be able to answer your Admissions questions and help define the specific areas of your profile that could use some improvement (and the more time that you have to act on that advice, the better). There's a Forum full of those Experts here:

https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/

Since the GMAT Focus Edition has not been released yet, it's tough to say for sure how any individual School will interpret Scores from that new Exam (especially since that version of the GMAT is different-enough from the current version that a side-by-side Score comparison will likely take some time to properly be developed). A Score from either version of the Test will almost certainly continue to play an important role in the overall Application process though - so at this point, you should not overthink which version of the Exam to take (although the current version is tentatively scheduled to be discontinued in early 2024).

Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

1) Have you done any studying for the GMAT yet? If so, then how long have you studied?
2) What study materials - if any - have you used so far?
3) Have you taken any practice CATs/mocks yet? If you have, then on what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
4) When are you planning to apply to PhD Programs and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

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pudu · Answer

I took my first gmat in 2022 without much preparartions and received a score of only 620. I've only recently read GMAT Club material. using GMAT official materials this time. I won't say that my GMAT foundation is nonexistent. To get into IIT for MBA, I took the IIM-CAT exam. So that base is there.
I intend to submit my application in November. The last time, I was unable to publish my research paper in a global publication. Initial peer review of the paper also occurred.Get it published in June, hopefully. I'm currently writing my second paper. additionally completing my research proposal. I only intend to apply to USC Marshall, MIT, and Harvard.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi pudu,

Many GMATers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so since you took your 1st Official GMAT without putting in too much study time, that 620 is a reasonably strong performance (and shows that you have certain critical-thinking skills already - which is great!).

Since you're planning to apply in November, you still have plenty of time to study and work on your applications. I want to reiterate that you should reach out to an Admissions Expert to discuss your plans though (even if it's just for a free initial consultation). I'd also like to know a bit more about your prior GMAT attempt:

1) On what date did you take your 1st Official GMAT and what were your Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores?
2) Did you have to 'rush' to finish any of the sections?
3) Did you take it at a Test Center or through the At-home option? For your next attempt, which option are you choosing?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Contact Rich at: [email protected]

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