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Build Your Registration and Score Reporting TimelineInstructions: Start at the end with your earliest application deadline and work backward to determine your test date.Earliest PossibleRegistration Date:EarlyRegistration Date.You may register up to 6months prior to yourpreferred test date.Last Chanceto Register.We recommend you register2-3 months prior to yourpreferred test date. Add 15days if you are registeringby mail.EarliestApplication Deadline.If you are registeringonline or by phone, youmay register as late as24 hours prior to yourtest date.Enter ApplicationDeadlineEnter Registration Date:Test Date.Enter Registration Date:Enter Registration Date:Choose a date that is atleast 21 days prior to yourapplication deadline. Addmore time if your schoolImportant Tip!Applying for accommodations? You must receive a decision before you register, requires scores by mail.and you must allow enough time prior to your registration date to receive adecision. Read the Supplement for Test Takers with Disabilities to learn more.Step 3: Schedule and payfor your examZYou can schedule your exam online,by phone, postal mail, or fax and payby credit card or debit card, check, ormoney order. If you are applying foraccommodations for a disability, youmust follow special procedures, whichyou will find in the GMAT HandbookSupplement for Test Takers WithDisabilities. If approved, you willreceive an accommodationsapproval letter with instructions onhow to schedule your accommodatedexam. Regardless of how you scheduleyour exam, we will send you an emailconfirming your registration. Online – Schedule your examfor free on mba.com. Log in andcreate an account, and follow thehomepage link. It’s easy and fast. Phone – Call GMAT CustomerService in your region. You may becharged an additional service feeof US 10. Postal Mail - Complete the formon mba.com and mail it in alongwith your payment information. Ifyou pay by check or money order,this is your only option.Enter Test Date:your name, date of birth, country ofcitizenship, and gender EXACTLY asthey appear on the identification youwill present at the test center.Step 4: Select your scorereceiving schoolsZWe will send your Official ScoreReport to up to five programs thatyou select at the test center, priorto the start of your GMAT exam. Wewill send them electronically or bymail, depending on the programs’preferences. You may ask us tosend your official score to as manyadditional programs as you like (feesapply), as long as the scores are notmore than five years old.Step 5: Review yourconfirmation letterZEnsure that your name listed on theconfirmation letter EXACTLY matchesyour form of identification.ZConfirm that the GMAT test date andlocation are correct.ZIf your test center name includes “DoD”or “Military,” make sure you have properidentification. If you will not have propermilitary identification by your examdate, reschedule your exam now.Fax – Complete the form onmba.com and fax to the numbershown. Make sure you have enteredGMAT Handbook5

Before the ExamExam FeesThe following are the fees for the GMAT exam and related services.GMAT Product or ServiceGMAT ExamFeesUS 250Reschedule Exam AppointmentMore than seven days before appointmentUS 50Within seven days of appointmentUS 250Cancel Exam Appointment*More than seven days before appointmentWithin seven days of appointmentUS 80 RefundNo RefundAdditional Score ReportUS 28Enhanced Score ReportUS 24.95Score Cancel (After you leave the testing center, onlineon mba.com)US 25Score ReinstateUS 50AWA Essay RescoringUS 45GMAT HandbookFree DownloadGMATPrep SoftwareFree DownloadCalling Customer ServicePlease note that there may be an additional US10 fee if the service is provided viathe call center.Special ProgramsYou may be participating in a special program where some fees may differ from theones outlined above. Please refer to your offer document for the same.* There are exceptions in some countries. Please check the fee table on mba.comNote: Please refer to mba.com for the most recent and updated Fee TableNote: These fees are of the printing date of this handbook and are subject to change. You can find the mostcurrent fees and other details on mba.com under About The Exam. Some fees and charges may vary.6GMAT Handbook

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Before the ExamRescheduling and Cancellation DeadlinesMore than 7 Calendar days Before Your Test Date7 Days or FewerReschedule: Pay reduced feeReschedule: Pay full registration feeCancel: Receive partial refundCancel: Do not receive refundFor example, if your GMAT exam is scheduled for a Monday at 8 am, you must rescheduleor cancel by 7:59 am the previous Monday to avoid losing your entire fee.Reschedule or CancelYour Privacy is ImportantYour Examto GMACYou can reschedule or cancel your examonline or by phone. If you are scheduledwith accommodations, refer back to yourapproval letter for the number to call.We protect your personal information andcomply with applicable laws; and we treatyour personal information in compliancewith our privacy practices in our PrivacyStatement. We want you to know our privacypolicies regarding:Please note that there is a fee to rescheduleor cancel your exam appointment. Currentfees are available in the exam fee sectionof this handbook or on mba.com.If you reschedule or cancel your examappointment by phone, you will be chargedan additional service fee of US 10.Cancellations, refunds and reschedulingfees will apply, depending on when yourequest the change and as applicable bylocal law.If you miss your appointment, you mayschedule a new exam without waiting a full16 days, but you must schedule by phoneand pay the full registration fee.Changes within 24 hours prior to yourappointment cannot be made.8 Personal information we collect,our use of personal information,processing and sharing ofpersonal information, how weprotect your personal information,cookies and similar technologiesand your access and choices Where to get the full GMACPrivacy StatementThe following are only highlights from thecomplete GMAC Privacy Statement. Youare required to agree to the complete GMACPrivacy Statement found on mba.com whenyou register for the exam, and again whenyou arrive at the test center to take theexam. The most recent version of the PrivacyStatement is available at mba.com/privacy.We will update this Privacy Statementperiodically. Please review the entire PrivacyStatement before you register to test.GMAT Handbook

What Information Do We Collect? For research publications, wecombine information fromindividuals who respond tosurveys into aggregated,anonymized reports that areshared publicly. We removepersonal information from thesereports. Additionally, the reportscontain information on groupsof respondents, not individuals.GMAC’s minimum acceptablegroup sizes are defined to protectconfidentiality of the individualsin each group. The aggregatedinformation may be combined withinformation that we have alreadycollected, such as demographicsor GMAT exam scores. For moreinformation, visit our GMACResearch Services: SurveyParticipation Privacy andConfidentiality page Cooperate as required by law orin legal proceedings Fraud prevention and security:Authenticate and verify youridentity to maintain the integrity,quality, and security of the GMATexam; protect the security andintegrity of the examination process Share your payment informationwith our financial partners andvendors to process your paymentRequired information for all test takers: Contact information including yourfull legal name (given and family/surname), address, telephone, andemail address Background data, including gender,ethnicity (United States only), dateof birth, country of citizenship Identity data verified at the testcenter such as government-issuedidentification, a digital photograph,signature, palm vein pattern,and audio/video recording ofthe test session are collectedat the test center Payment data for GMAT feesOptional For Test Takers: Other data about you including:fax number, native language andeducation history and otherbackground informationYou determine and inform GMACof your preferences and consentfor receiving information aboutour other products and services,surveys, other research, eventsand promotionsScore sending preferences(e.g. schools, programs,strategic partners, financial aid,and scholarship providers)How Do We Use It?Required information is used to: Schedule, reschedule or cancelyour exam appointment(s)and for other transactionrelated communications Respond to your customerservice requests Conduct GMAT exam researchand statistical analyses Used internally for product,service and businessdevelopment, improvementand operations purposesGMAT HandbookTransfer of data: Ultimately, all information wereceive is sent from your test registrationlocation to the US to GMAC and our serviceproviders and is subject to US and otherapplicable law that may be different and lessrestrictive from those in your home country.Country Specific RegulationsThe GMAT exam is administered worldwidein accordance with US and applicablelocal laws. Special registration guidelines,taxes, identification requirements, testingrules, and privacy policies as applicable willapply in certain countries and to citizens ofcertain countries. For the most up-to-datecountry-specific policies, go tomba.com/countryregulations.9

Before the ExamThe GMAT Exam Measures Multiple SkillsThe GMAT exam is made up of different types of questions so that you can demonstrateyour ability in several skills required to be successful in graduate business school.The GMAT Exam is FairRegardless of the variety of questions, to be fair to everyone taking the test around theworld, all test takers will: Be evaluated on the same number of questions Answer the same type of questions Be subject to time limits Be tested in similar conditionsStructure of the GMAT examThe GMAT Exam is comprised of four separately timed sections. You will have theopportunity to take 2 optional 8-minute breaks during the exam. The total exam lengthis approximately 3.5-4 mit (inMinutes)30NumberofQuestion TypesQuestions1Score Range Analysis of an Argument0-6in 0.5-pointincrements1-8in 1-pointincrementsIntegratedReasoning3012 QuantitativeReasoning7537 Data Sufficiency Problem Solving0-60in 1-pointincrements41 ReadingComprehension Critical Reasoning Sentence Correction0-60in 1-pointincrementsVerbalReasoning1075Multi-Source ReasoningTable AnalysisGraphics InterpretationTwo-Part AnalysisGMAT Handbook

The GMAT exam usesKnow what to expectadvanced technologyand securityRegardless of your current skills withreading, writing, arithmetic, or the computer,you will be able to do your best only if youprepare and practice:The GMAT exam is available only atdesignated test centers around the world.The exam is delivered only on computer,which ensures consistency and fairness.Our computer exam allows you to: Test around the world on almostany day of the year Track your time and the numberof questions you have to answer Receive unofficial scores whenyou finish the testThe two longest sections (Quantitative andVerbal Reasoning) are “item adaptive”. As youprogress through the section, the computerevaluates your answers, updates your score,and selects the next question by adaptingto your level of skill. You may not skip orreturn to questions. For several reasons,we consider this the best testing method: The test has fewer questions thanothers, because you will not seequestions that would be too easyor too hard for you. Your scores are updated based onall of your answers, not just theprevious questions. Questions are selected for youand other test takers individually,but the rules about the numberand types of questions ensurefairness of the overall test. The uniqueness of each testenhances the security of the exam. Knowing what to expect will saveyou time and effort at the testcenter. Watch our video aboutthe testing facilities:mba.com/the-gmat/test-day.aspx. Practicing with question typesso you spend time on thequestion, not on decodingwhat is being asked. GMATPrep software is FREE andincludes two full-length computeradaptive tests, so you know abouthow the questions selected for youwill seem. Planning study time for the GMATexam will help you develop skillsthat make it easier to plan studytime when you start your graduatemanagement program.Practicing with GMAC resources: To get the free GMATPrep software,go to mba.com/gmatprep. To purchase other official GMATpreparation materials, go tomba.com/store. For a list of questions that havebeen used for the AnalyticalWriting Assessment, go tomba.com/GMATformat andclick on the link for “AnalyticalWriting Assessment.”For more information on computerized adaptive testing, you can go tomba.com/GMATformatGMAT Handbook11

CAUTION!The Penalties for Cheating on The GMAT Exam are Severe.The Following isConsidered Cheating:The Penaltiesfor Cheating Are: Hiring someone to take the test.Taking the test for someone else.Memorizing test questions.Sharing answers with others.Cancellation of your scores.Ban on future testing.School notification.Possible legal prosecution.Has someone been trying to get you to act illegally?File a report via email: pvtestsecurity@pearson.com or testsecurity@gmac.com12GMAT Handbook

On Exam DayCheck InThe information below will help you have a successful and worry-free testing experience.Check InPresentAppropriateIdentificationWhat This MeansID must: Be current (not expired) Be valid andgovernment-issued Be the originally issuedID (no photocopies) Exactly match the name,birth date, and countryof citizenship you usedwhen you scheduledyour exam Contain a recent,recognizable photo ofyou and your signatureNotesAcceptable forms of ID: Passport book(mandatory in some countries andrequired if testing outside yourcountry of citizenship)* Government-issued driver’s license Government-issued national/state/province identity card(including European ID card) Military ID card Laminated, government-issuedlearner’s permit (US only) Permanent resident/green card(US only)*See: mba.com/countryregulationsThis will help you:Read theGMATExamination Understand test policiesTesting Rules and avoid policy violationsthe consequences of whichAgreementmay result in your scorebeing canceledGMAT Examination TestingRules AgreementNon-Disclosure Agreementmba.com/NDAVerifyyour IdentityYou will:Begin yourGMAT examComply with all applicable policies and procedures while youare testingGMAT Handbook Provide your palm vein scan (where permitted by law) Provide your digital signature stating you understand andagree to the Test Taker Rules & Agreement Sit for a digital photograph13

On Exam DayAgree to the GMAT Test Taker Rules & AgreementYou will receive a copy of the followingGMAT Test Taker Rules & Agreement atyour test center prior to taking the exam;in order to test, you must agree to complywith and be bound by the rules set forth inthis Agreement.GMAT Test Taker Rules & AgreementEverything you do after signing thisAgreement is part of your exam. If youremain in the test area, you will be boundby this Agreement. Leave the test centerimmediately if you don’t agree to be boundby this Agreement and these Rules.If you need additional details about any ofthe rules or your expected conduct, pleaseask the Test Administrator for a copy of theGMAT Handbook.Failure to comply with the rules may resultin the following: Reporting the incident to GMAC Reporting the incident to schoolsyou selected Invalidating your test andcanceling your score Taking other action, such asprohibiting you from retesting Forfeiting your exam feeWhile in the Test Room:1. You may b

The GMAT exam gives you information about your strengths and weaknesses. Identify the skills you need to focus on to be successful in your graduate program. Read the GMAT Handbook. 2. GMAT Handbook. As a test taker, you have certain rights and