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Most of the big MBA programs, and a lot of the lower ranking ones too, require
applicants to take the GMAT test. The score they expect varies immensely from program to
program. A good national school might expect 500 or 550 plus, while the top MBA
programs expect you to get 600+. Similarly the GMAT averages at schools vary a lot with
some MBA programs averaging 700 or more.
Currently around 220,000 people take the four hour GMAT every year. You can now get a free
copy of the GMAT test from the GMAC site (link below), or if you're registered for the
GMAT you can get a free CD rom.
The GMAC have offered a software package POWERPREP for the last few years.
The practice exams use the same software engine that's employed by the GMAT to present
test-takers quantitative or verbal questions based upon how well and how quickly
a student answers the questions that have come before. However, the two mini-GMATs
retrieve questions from a smaller database than the real exam does, so after three
to five run-throughs, the test-taker will be asked the same questions.
Kaplan also offers a free GMAT test on its website and The Princeton Review have plans
to offer a similar service.
GMAT free test
FREE GMAT TEST FROM GMAC
GMAC (the guys who do own GMAT) have decided to offer their POWERPREP test prep free of charge. You can
now download a free GMAT test to practice your verbals and quants.
more GMAT information
MBA STUDENT SURVEY: STUDY MODES
Some stats on GMAT test takers and their planned study mode (full time, part time, etc)
available from the GMAC site
MBA GRADUATE SURVEYS
More survey results and MBA stats from GMAC
MBA SATISFACTION SURVEY
MBA graduates surveyed on their satisfaction with their MBA, includes a number of factors
such as perceived employability and overall satisfaction. Also from GMAC.
MBA SALARY & CAREER EXPECTATIONS
Salary expectations and reasons for choosing their employer - more research from the GMAC
survey of MBA graduates.
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