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Time between 2 GMAT attempts [#permalink] Time between 2 GMAT attempts   01 Jan 2024, 11:18
Hi there

Happy New Year!

I am trying to understand how many days I would have to wait between taking a GMAT Focus and then a standard GMAT (or the other way round). I only manaed to find info on GMAT that it's 16 days minimum, but is it different when it comes to two different GMAT versions?

I need to make two GMATs (or a GMAT and a GMAT Focus) attemps in January, and still haven't sheduled my tests so trying to plan things. Also, it it possible to schedule two tests in advance, or I can only schedule the next test after finishing the previous one?

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Re: Time between 2 GMAT attempts [#permalink] Time between 2 GMAT attempts   01 Jan 2024, 12:31
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The wait limit applies across all versions.

"You must wait 16 days between appointments for all GMAT exam attempts – whether the current GMAT Exam/GMAT Focus Edition, taken online or at a test center."

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Re: Time between 2 GMAT attempts [#permalink] Time between 2 GMAT attempts   01 Jan 2024, 17:12
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The 16-day waiting period applies regardless of which version you take.

That rule is somewhat new. In the past, you didn't have to wait 16 days if you changed versions.

Also, you need to be careful when registering because the system let's people register for GMATs less than 16 days apart - I realize that the fact that it allows you to do something you're not allowed to do is ridiculous, but it does - and then, GMAC cancels your score on the test you take less than 16 days after a previous test.
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Re: Time between 2 GMAT attempts [#permalink] Time between 2 GMAT attempts   02 Jan 2024, 05:39
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its same for all GMAT - 16 Day waiting period
& also total number of attempts including GMAT focus is also same - i.e., 8
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Re: Time between 2 GMAT attempts [#permalink] Time between 2 GMAT attempts   02 Jan 2024, 17:26
ok, thank all of you! that helped me to better understand how it works
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Re: Time between 2 GMAT attempts [#permalink] Time between 2 GMAT attempts   04 Jan 2024, 08:53
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Hi coffeeplease123,

As has been said, you still need to wait 16 days even if you are switching between exams.
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Re: Time between 2 GMAT attempts [#permalink] Time between 2 GMAT attempts   11 May 2024, 11:49
Does anyone know how GMAT calculates 16 days? Ie if you were to take it on May 10th and wanted to retake on May 26th, is that 16 days?
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Re: Time between 2 GMAT attempts [#permalink] Time between 2 GMAT attempts   11 May 2024, 20:50
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Does anyone know how GMAT calculates 16 days? Ie if you were to take it on May 10th and wanted to retake on May 26th, is that 16 days?

Hi! Yes, ideall that's how it's calculated. But, you can try booking the date for exact 16th day and 17th day and if GMAT allows you to book on the selected date, then it's good to go.­
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Re: Time between 2 GMAT attempts [#permalink] Time between 2 GMAT attempts   12 May 2024, 07:12
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Does anyone know how GMAT calculates 16 days? Ie if you were to take it on May 10th and wanted to retake on May 26th, is that 16 days?

Hi! Yes, ideall that's how it's calculated. But, you can try booking the date for exact 16th day and 17th day and if GMAT allows you to book on the selected date, then it's good to go.­

­That makes sense. It let me book on the 16th day (and all dates were blacked out prior to that). I emailed the GMAT folks to confirm it's compliant as I've seen some horror stories about folks getting their scores cancelled... will report back.­
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Re: Time between 2 GMAT attempts [#permalink] Time between 2 GMAT attempts   12 May 2024, 07:27
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rjs1999 wrote:
Does anyone know how GMAT calculates 16 days? Ie if you were to take it on May 10th and wanted to retake on May 26th, is that 16 days?

Hi! Yes, ideall that's how it's calculated. But, you can try booking the date for exact 16th day and 17th day and if GMAT allows you to book on the selected date, then it's good to go.­

­That makes sense. It let me book on the 16th day (and all dates were blacked out prior to that). I emailed the GMAT folks to confirm it's compliant as I've seen some horror stories about folks getting their scores cancelled... will report back.­

­Yeah that's a wise thing to do. Why don't you avoid complications and book the 17th day? ;) Do you have some application deadlines on the 17th day?
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Re: Time between 2 GMAT attempts [#permalink] Time between 2 GMAT attempts   13 May 2024, 19:07
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rjs1999 wrote:
Does anyone know how GMAT calculates 16 days? Ie if you were to take it on May 10th and wanted to retake on May 26th, is that 16 days?

­The GMAT policy requires a minimum of 16 days between test attempts. To calculate this, you start counting the day after the test date as day one. For example, if you took the GMAT on May 10th:

  1. May 11 - Day 1
  2. May 12 - Day 2
  3. May 13 - Day 3
  4. May 14 - Day 4
  5. May 15 - Day 5
  6. May 16 - Day 6
  7. May 17 - Day 7
  8. May 18 - Day 8
  9. May 19 - Day 9
  10. May 20 - Day 10
  11. May 21 - Day 11
  12. May 22 - Day 12
  13. May 23 - Day 13
  14. May 24 - Day 14
  15. May 25 - Day 15
  16. May 26 - Day 16

So, yes, if you took the GMAT on May 10th, May 26th would be the 16th day, and you would be eligible to retake the test on that date.­
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Re: Time between 2 GMAT attempts [#permalink] Time between 2 GMAT attempts   15 May 2024, 11:08
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rjs1999 wrote:
Does anyone know how GMAT calculates 16 days? Ie if you were to take it on May 10th and wanted to retake on May 26th, is that 16 days?

­The GMAT policy requires a minimum of 16 days between test attempts. To calculate this, you start counting the day after the test date as day one. For example, if you took the GMAT on May 10th:


  1. May 11 - Day 1
  2. May 12 - Day 2
  3. May 13 - Day 3
  4. May 14 - Day 4
  5. May 15 - Day 5
  6. May 16 - Day 6
  7. May 17 - Day 7
  8. May 18 - Day 8
  9. May 19 - Day 9
  10. May 20 - Day 10
  11. May 21 - Day 11
  12. May 22 - Day 12
  13. May 23 - Day 13
  14. May 24 - Day 14
  15. May 25 - Day 15
  16. May 26 - Day 16

So, yes, if you took the GMAT on May 10th, May 26th would be the 16th day, and you would be eligible to retake the test on that date.­

­Thanks, Scott - GMAC confirmed that it's allowed to retake on the 16th day. Appreciate the post.
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Re: Time between 2 GMAT attempts [#permalink] Time between 2 GMAT attempts   23 May 2024, 09:33
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rjs1999 wrote:
ScottTargetTestPrep wrote:
rjs1999 wrote:
Does anyone know how GMAT calculates 16 days? Ie if you were to take it on May 10th and wanted to retake on May 26th, is that 16 days?

­The GMAT policy requires a minimum of 16 days between test attempts. To calculate this, you start counting the day after the test date as day one. For example, if you took the GMAT on May 10th:



  1. May 11 - Day 1
  2. May 12 - Day 2
  3. May 13 - Day 3
  4. May 14 - Day 4
  5. May 15 - Day 5
  6. May 16 - Day 6
  7. May 17 - Day 7
  8. May 18 - Day 8
  9. May 19 - Day 9
  10. May 20 - Day 10
  11. May 21 - Day 11
  12. May 22 - Day 12
  13. May 23 - Day 13
  14. May 24 - Day 14
  15. May 25 - Day 15
  16. May 26 - Day 16

So, yes, if you took the GMAT on May 10th, May 26th would be the 16th day, and you would be eligible to retake the test on that date.­

­Thanks, Scott - GMAC confirmed that it's allowed to retake on the 16th day. Appreciate the post.

Of course. I'm always happy to help! Let's get it done!­
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