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sorry, there was a typo in the post.I kept last word in the sentence as GMAT instead of MBA.Below is the actual question.

I have a question regarding the quant GMAT Syllabus.Why GMAT is testing geometry as we are not using it any way in MBA.

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I have a question regarding the quant GMAT Syllabus.Why GMAT is testing geometry as we are not using it any way in MBA.


You seem to be unfamiliar with the goals of the GMAT test.

The test is not designed to examine you on subjects that you will use during your MBA/Masters/PhD. That is a false premise.

Instead, some goals are:

To provide a common standardized platform to compare applicants on some basic high school-level materials that everyone is assumed to have learnt.

To provide a basis to project whether the applicant will successfully complete courses and/or the program.

In both of the above goals, the GMAT, like the GRE, LSAT and the SAT are successful. There is strong correlation between decent scores on the test and applicants' subsequent performance in classroom subjects. Also, applicants can be similarly compared on common basis.

Going beyond those goals, the purpose of a test is not to examine people only on subjects they will need in their profession. The goal of education is to broaden minds and hearts so that students can become productive contributors.

P.S. If you use my ideas in your AWA and other essays, please remember to credit me.

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