{"id":10533,"date":"2023-02-13T10:14:44","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T10:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/blog\/?p=10533"},"modified":"2023-02-27T09:46:24","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T09:46:24","slug":"the-gmat-online-exam-everything-about-taking-gmat-exams-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/blog\/the-gmat-online-exam-everything-about-taking-gmat-exams-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"GMAT online exam &#8211; Taking GMAT exams from home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The GMAT online exam is a remote proctored version of the GMAT test-center-based exam. It&#8217;s meant to help candidates meet their business school application goals from home or anywhere in the world. All candidates have the option to take the exam at the test center, online, or both. With the GMAT online exam test takers can be at their best and meet their business school admission goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC)&nbsp; updated the online exam in 2021 to be more aligned with the test center version, giving candidates a viable option to take the exam at a time of uncertainty. The GMAT online is now a permanent option for those who would wish to take the exam online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/blog\/the-gmat-online-exam-everything-about-taking-gmat-exams-from-home\/#Exam_structure_and_content\" >Exam structure and content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/blog\/the-gmat-online-exam-everything-about-taking-gmat-exams-from-home\/#GMAT_exam_scores\" >GMAT exam scores<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/blog\/the-gmat-online-exam-everything-about-taking-gmat-exams-from-home\/#Registration_Process\" >Registration Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/blog\/the-gmat-online-exam-everything-about-taking-gmat-exams-from-home\/#The_registration_fees_for_the_GMAT_online_exam\" >The registration fees for the GMAT online exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/blog\/the-gmat-online-exam-everything-about-taking-gmat-exams-from-home\/#Exam_appointments_and_availability\" >Exam appointments and availability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/blog\/the-gmat-online-exam-everything-about-taking-gmat-exams-from-home\/#System_Requirements\" >System Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/blog\/the-gmat-online-exam-everything-about-taking-gmat-exams-from-home\/#Test_Environment_for_GMAT_online_exam\" >Test Environment for GMAT online exam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_structure_and_content\"><\/span>Exam structure and content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the GMAT online was first released, it did not have the Analytical Writing Assessment section. The exam also did not have any breaks and was, therefore, shorter than the test-center version; the new version of the GMAT online is much more like the test-center version in both structure and content. Here are some features that were added:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) &#8211; the GMAT online now includes the 30-minute AWA section. If you choose to take the online exam, you will have an AWA score to send to schools.\u00a0<\/li><li>8-minute optional breaks &#8211; the online exam includes two 8-minute breaks. You can take advantage of this to rejuvenate or prepare for the next section.\u00a0<\/li><li>Section order selection &#8211; the candidates can choose the order in which to take the exam sections from three available options, just as in the in-person exam.\u00a0<\/li><li>View provisional score immediately &#8211;\u00a0 candidates can see their unofficial scores immediately after they finish the test.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The GMAT online exam has four sections, Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Integrated Reasoning, and Analytical writing assessment sections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quantitative reasoning&nbsp; &#8211; has 31 questions to be covered in 62 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verbal reasoning &#8211; has 36 questions which you should complete in 65 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrated reasoning &#8211; has 12 questions which you should complete in 30 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Analytical Writing Assessment &#8211; 1 essay to complete in 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GMAT online exam allows candidates the flexibility to choose their exam section order from any of these options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>AWA, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning<\/li><li>Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Integrated Reasoning, AWA<\/li><li>Quantitative reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, integrated Reasoning, AWA<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GMAT_exam_scores\"><\/span>GMAT exam scores<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The GMAT online scores are calculated using the same algorithm as the in-person GMAT. Therefore the score scales and percentile ranking are also identical. At the end of the test, the candidate will be able to preview their unofficial scores for the Verbal, Quant, and IR sections and the total score on the spot. The official score report will be available on the candidate\u2019s mba.com accounts within 7 days. The score report will show a Total Score, a Quant section score, a Verbal section score, an IR section score, and an AWA section score. These scores are valid for 5 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have the official results, you can send your results to the MBA programs of your choice anytime. You can first view your score and then choose to send it to the programs of your choice. The official score will be available to schools within 24 of your request.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you take the GMAT at a test center, you can cancel your score after viewing it on your computer. However, it&#8217;s worth noting that you cannot cancel your online GMAT scores. However, your score will not be included in the GMAT score history that schools see when you send in-person scores. And if you take the GMAT online more than once, you can choose which score you want to send.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registration_Process\"><\/span>Registration Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Registering for the GMAT online is a simple process. A candidate can register for the exam by creating a mba.com account and then logging into the registration portal. In the process of registration, it&#8217;s a requirement that you provide some personal information to build a profile. From there, you can log into your account at any time to schedule a test. It&#8217;s worth noting that you can use this account to schedule both the online and the test-center exams.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can schedule an exam appointment for the GMAT online up to six months in advance. Candidates get these appointments on a six-month rolling basis. You can cancel or reschedule your exam appointment at any time by logging into your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mba.com<\/a> account.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_registration_fees_for_the_GMAT_online_exam\"><\/span>The registration fees for the GMAT online exam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The registration fee for <a href=\"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-gmat-online-exam\/\">the GMAT online<\/a> is $300. This is higher than the $275 fee paid for the in-person exam. This difference may not be a significant deciding factor when considering whether to take the exam online or at the test center, especially considering the flexibility and convenience afforded by the online exam.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should expect the following fees for rescheduling an exam appointment depending on how much notice is given:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If the candidate reschedules an exam more than 60 days prior to the original exam date, the rescheduling fee will be $60.<\/li><li>You will pay $120 if you reschedule an exam 15-60 days prior to the exam date.<\/li><li>If you reschedule 14 days or less prior to the original exam date, then the rescheduling fee is $180.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_appointments_and_availability\"><\/span>Exam appointments and availability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The GMAC provides the GMAT online exam as an option to support candidates&#8217; business school goals. One of the major features of GMAT online is that the testing time slots are available 24\/7, which means you do not have to conform to a test center schedule. You can schedule your exam for any time of day, any day of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking the test in person, you will need to choose a test center and pick from available time slots, but if you choose to do your exam online, then you can schedule your test for whichever time suits you best, this added flexibility should come in handy for candidates who already work or go to school full time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you choose to take the test-center exam or the GMAT online exam, GMAT test dates are available all year round. The GMAT online is however not available in Mainland China, North Korea, Sudan, Iran, and Cuba. If you are in any of these locations, the only option available for you is the test-center exams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GMAT online is only available in English.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"System_Requirements\"><\/span>System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The GMAC has made online tests widely accessible. You don&#8217;t need a highly advanced technical setup to be able to take the test at home. A laptop or desktop computer should be fine, and the GMAT online software will run on either a PC or Mac operating system. In addition to this, you will need a webcam, microphone, and speakers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you are fully set on taking the GMAT at home, review the system requirements for the online test then run a system test on your computer to ensure that it is compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When taking the GMAT at home, you will have the option of using either a virtual erasable whiteboard that is accessible on your computer, an erasable physical whiteboard that you must buy, or both.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The physical whiteboard must be no larger than 12 inches by 20 inches. Additionally, you can come with 2 dry-erase markers and 1 eraser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Test_Environment_for_GMAT_online_exam\"><\/span>Test Environment for GMAT online exam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking the test at home, you need a private environment where you can sit for about three and a half hours without interruptions. You must clear your desk of all things except your computer and whiteboard, even the walls must be cleared. You are not allowed any extra comforts except a bottle of water in a clear container on your desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve got a tight schedule but still want to prepare and take the GMAT exam, enroll for the online version of the exam. 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