DUBAI GMAT TEST PREPARATION
When you aim at getting your name among the alumni of top B-schools, your GMAT scores matter a lot and for high scores, proper preparation is a must. With exhausting schedules and overwhelming syllabus to cover, doing it all on your own doesn’t prove fruitful and a proper coaching institute with trained tutoring staff becomes essential for best results. Thus, at Option GMAT DUBAI, UAE, we bring to you the most cutting-edge GMAT training platform. Our GMAT classes are conducted by top-class instructors with more than 13 years of experience in guiding and equipping students for achieving their goals with the test. As a provider of avant-garde GMAT test preparatory solutions in Knowledge Village, Dubai, UAE, we offer most flexible, student-oriented, and result-centric pre materials and tutelage.
OVERVIEW OF THE GMAT TEST
- The examination is entirely computer-based.
- To register for the GMAT test please visit www.mba.com.
- The total score of the GMAT is 800, made from a combination of the scaled scores of Section 3 and Section 4.
Section 1: AWA: Analysis of Writing Assessment: 30 minutes: 1 essay - Analysis of an Argument. The AWA assignment is graded on a 0-6 scale in 0.5 increments, a score that is not incorporated into the 800 score of the test.
Section 2: IR: Integrated Reasoning: 30 minutes: 12 Questions in the form of texts, tables or graphs which tests the test taker’s ability to read, understand, and interpret information rapidly, facilitated by access to an online calculator. The IR score is graded on a scale of 0-8 in 1 point increments, a score that is not incorporated into the 800 score and is reported independently.
Section 3: Quantitative: 75 minutes: 37 Questions of Problem Solving and Data Sufficiency. Quantitative scores run on a scaled score range of 0 to 60, with a 51 scaling a 98 percentile.
Section 4: Verbal: 75 minutes: 41 Questions of critical thinking, reading comprehension and sentence correction. Verbal score run on a scaled score range of 0 to 60, with a 45 scaling a 99 percentile.
| START DATES | TYPE | BATCH | DURATION | TOTAL HOURS | DAYS | TIMINGS |
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| 7 September | RED OPTION | Weekday-Weekend Afternoon | 8 Weeks | 48 Hrs. | THU FRI |
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| 8 September | RED OPTION | Weekend Morning | 8 Weeks | 48 Hrs. | FRI SAT |
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| 14 September | RED OPTION | Weekday-Weekend Afternoon | 8 Weeks | 48 Hrs. | THU FRI |
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| 15 September | RED OPTION | Weekend Morning | 8 Weeks | 48 Hrs. | FRI SAT |
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| 21 September | RED OPTION | Weekday-Weekend Afternoon | 8 Weeks | 48 Hrs. | THU FRI |
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| 22 September | RED OPTION | Weekend Morning | 8 Weeks | 48 Hrs. | FRI SAT |
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| 28 September | RED OPTION | Weekday-Weekend Afternoon | 8 Weeks | 48 Hrs. | THU FRI |
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| 29 September | RED OPTION | Weekend Morning | 8 Weeks | 48 Hrs. | FRI SAT |
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
Take a Trial Class - Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM / 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Witness a real class in progress and enroll after that!
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| Session 1 | 1. Introduction to sentence correction:
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1. Arithmetic:
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2. Algebra:
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| Session 4 | 2. Introduction to Critical Reasoning
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3. Geometry:
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4. Word Problems:
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| Session 6 | 3. Introduction to Reading Comprehension
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| Session 7 | 4. Analysis of Writing Assessment ( AWA)5. Integrated Reasoning (IR) |
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Q: How many times can I attempt the GMAT?
You can attempt the exam unlimited number of times. However, there must be a gap of at least 31 days between two attempts. Also, the exam can only be attempted 5 times within the span of one year.
Q: How long is the GMAT score valid for?
Your GMAT score is valid for 5 years from the date of the exam.
Q: How long does it take for the test scores to be accessible?
The unofficial scores (Math and Verbal sections) are available as soon as you finish your exam. However, the official scores (which will have the scores for the AWA and IR sections) are available after 20 days.
Q: What is the scoring pattern for the exam?
Scoring ranges between 200 (lowest) and 800 (highest), plus 10 points for the Quantitative and Verbal sections put together. The Quantitative and Verbal sections are scored out of 60. The AWA section is scored on a scale of 0 and 6; the IR on a scale of 0-8.
Q: How does one send test score to colleges?
Colleges will only accept official score reports which will be sent directly to them by Pearson. You can send your score to any 5 colleges free of charge. If you wish to apply to more colleges, a fee of $28 will be charged per score report.
Q: Can I prepone/ postpone my exam date?
Yes, it is possible to do so. However, rescheduling more than 7 days before the original date would cost an addition $50, while rescheduling within 7 days of the original date will cost an additional $250.
Q: Can I cancel my exam date?
Yes, but keeping in mind that cancelling more than 7 days before the original date will get you a refund of $80, while cancelling within 7 days of the test date will not get you any refund.
Q: Can I cancel my test score?
After giving your exam, you have the option to cancel your score after you view it. If you choose to do so, the score will never be listed on your profile, but all other score charts will show that you had cancelled an exam.
Q: If I attempt the exam more than once, which score will the universities consider for my application?
Most universities consider an applicant’s best score, but it is advisable to confirm from the university you are applying to.
Q: What is the registration fee for the GMAT?
The registration fee is $250, and this also includes score reporting to any 5 universities that you wish to send your score to.
Q: What is “percentile” in GMAT?
If you achieve a 90 percentile, it means that 90% of students who attempted the exam in the last 3 years obtained scores lower than yours, while 10% obtained scores equal to or higher than yours.
Q: Can I put in my applications without the AWA score?
It is possible to apply with the provisional score card that you get at the end of your exam. However, you will be required to send in the official scores once they are out in order for the application to be considered complete.
Q: How long before a university’s application deadline do I need to take the GMAT?
Although you can take the GMAT on the same date as the deadline, it is advisable to take the exam at least 15 days prior to the deadline.