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1. GMAT Test Dates: When is the Best Time to Take the exam?<\/dt>\n
2. When Should I Take the GMAT?<\/dt>\n
2.1 Typical Admission Deadlines<\/dd>\n
3. Online v. Offline Testing<\/dt>\n
4. Where to Take GMAT Exam?<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>

GMAT Focus Test Dates: When is the Best Time to Take the exam?<\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div>

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When Should I Take the GMAT Focus?<\/span><\/h2><\/h3><\/div>

A study of successful applicants reflected that the key time to take the GMAT is 3 months before your target business school\u2019s admission deadline. If you plan to take the test online or offline, MBA.com allows you to book an appointment 6 months in advance. If planning for half a year intimidates you, 2-3 months is an acceptable time to prepare for your upcoming exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Typical Admission Deadlines<\/span><\/h3><\/h1><\/div>

Most business schools have three different application cycles:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Round 1: September\/October<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Round 2: Beginning of January<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Round 3: April<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>

    Keeping these deadlines in mind will help you allocate enough time to prepare accordingly, book GMAT exam dates, and send out score reports to your target schools. To prepare with a calculated study schedule, check out our preparation courses<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Online v. Offline GMAT Focus Testing<\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div>

    GMAT online test dates are more flexible compared to in-person GMAT exam dates. Regardless of what fashion you choose to take the exam in, registering for the exam online<\/a> is the first step. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

    Taking the exam online versus offline has no major differences. It\u2019s more of a personal preference. Here are some pros of each:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    <\/th>\nGMAT Online Exam<\/th>\nIn-Center GMAT Exam<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Number of Sections<\/td>\nAll 3 sections (64 questions)<\/td>\nAll 3 sections (64 questions)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Duration of test<\/td>\n2 hours, 15 minutes<\/td>\n2 hours, 15 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Registration Fee<\/td>\nFees range depending on location<\/td>\nFees range depending on location<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Rescheduling Fee<\/td>\nReschedule and cancel fees based on location, currency and advance notice.<\/td>\nReschedule and cancel fees based on location, currency and advance notice.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Appointment Availability<\/td>\n7 days a week, around the clock<\/td>\n7 days a week during test center operating hours.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Score Sending<\/td>\nSend 5 free score reports to programs within 48 hours of receiving your Official Score. Additional score reports are available for a fee.<\/td>\nSend 5 free score reports to programs within 48 hours of receiving your Official Score. Additional score reports are available for a fee.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Score Scale<\/td>\n205\u2013805<\/td>\n205\u2013805<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Validity<\/td>\n5 years<\/td>\n5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Scratch Work Resources<\/td>\nA physical whiteboard, dry erase marker, and eraser are permitted, and access to an online whiteboard is provided.<\/td>\n5 laminated pages and 2 dry erase markers are provided.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Location<\/td>\nNo commute. You can take exam from home.<\/td>\nOfficial GMAT testing centre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Your Score<\/td>\nView your unofficial score on screen immediately following the exam. Your Official Score Report will be available typically within 3-5 business days.*<\/td>\nView your unofficial score on screen immediately following the exam. Your Official Score Report will be available typically within 3-5 business days.*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Retaking the exam<\/td>\n5 attempts are permitted in a rolling 12-month period and 8 attempts in a lifetime across both delivery channels and exam versions.<\/td>\n5 attempts are permitted in a rolling 12-month period and 8 attempts in a lifetime across both delivery channels and exam versions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

    Where to Take GMAT Focus Exam?<\/span><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>

    To find the most suitable testing location for you, we suggest following the registration steps linked above and using <\/span>www.mba.com<\/span><\/a> to match the nearest testing center.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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