Planning to take the GRE or GMAT test for MBA and business school programs? Curious to see what the new GMAT test will look like? Well, the wait is over and we know the content and structure of the newly announced test GMAT™ Focus Edition. With the omission of the Analytical Writing Assessment section (AWA) and a lot of buzzes about Data Literacy, the candidates are indeed curious to know what is added and what is removed to make this globally accepted test more relevant to the evolving business environment.

The GMAT™ Focus Edition is comprised of three sections that showcase the specific skills needed to succeed in a graduate management program. The test is 2 hours and 15 minutes long (with one optional 10-minute break). The test will have in total of 64 questions:

  • Quantitative Reasoning: 21 questions, 45 minutes
  • Verbal Reasoning: 23 questions, 45 minutes
  • Data Insights: 20 questions, 45 minutes

Let’s take a closer look at what each section measures and what types of questions you can expect.

  1. Quantitative Section: The Quantitative section has removed the ‘Data Sufficiency’ type of question and now consists of 21 Problem-Solving questions. These questions measure your algebraic and arithmetic foundational knowledge and how you apply this knowledge to solve problems using logical and analytical abilities. No calculator will be allowed for this section.
  2. Verbal Reasoning: Like the Quantitative section, the verbal reasoning section has also removed ‘Sentence Correction’ type questions. So, the 23 questions of verbal reasoning will test the ability to read and comprehend written material and to reason and evaluate arguments with its ‘Reading Comprehension’ and ‘Critical Reasoning’ type questions.
    Reading comprehension questions will measure reading skills, specifically- the main idea, supporting idea, inference, application, logical structure, and style. Critical Reasoning questions measure your ability to make arguments, evaluate arguments, and formulate or evaluate a plan of action.
  3. Data Insights: The newly introduced section ‘Data Insights’ is composed of 20 questions that measure candidates’ ability to analyze and interpret data and apply it to real-world business scenarios. Data Insights leverages Integrated Reasoning and Data Sufficiency question types to measure a newly calibrated digital and data literacy dimension—one of the most relevant and in-demand skills in business today. The type of questions that you will be found in this section are Data Sufficiency, Multi- Resource Reasoning, Table- Analysis, Graphics interpretation, and Two-Part Analysis.

It is expected that GMAT™ Focus Official Prep will be available by the end of Q2 2023. If you have already started preparing for the current GMAT™ Exam and are interested in taking the GMAT™ Focus Edition, you need not worry- your preparation is in great shape.

Overall, the GMAT™ Focus Edition is a fresh take on the traditional test, designed to better reflect the skills and knowledge needed for success in today’s business environment.

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