GMAT

The Verbal Reasoning on GMAT tests applicants on:

• Reading Comprehension
• Critical Reasoning
• English grammar and skills

For some, the QR section maybe a cakewalk, however for some it may not be. Thus, this is a very subjective question and will not have a cut-to-cut answer. Applicants who are confident enough would require some additional practice to crack the section. But those who are not very confident, would need to give extra time for preparation, take a lot of practice tests and be adept to make through the minimum cutoff requirement. 

For GMAT Quant, focus heavily on Data Sufficiency and key areas: Number Properties, Algebra (especially exponents/roots), and Word Problems. Also, master Geometry concepts. These topics are tested most frequently on the exam.

There are different topics on GMAT QR section and these include:

The following topics have been removed from GMAT's syllabus upon transition:

• Sentence Correction
• Geometry
• Analytical Writing Assessment or the AWA section which was the essay section

No, there is no provision for superscoring GMAT scores upon multiple retakes. The last exam that applicant takes will be the final score. They send all your GMAT results. However, some business schools might pick your best sections. But the official GMAT score report shows every exam separately.

You can still give GMAT even if you have a gap year or backlog. Though backlog details may not be required when registering for GMAT exam, but will be required during the admission process.

Yes, even if you have a backlog, you can still appear for GMAT exam. There is no rule which bars applicants to appear for GMAT exam with a backlog or without results in hand. 

Retaking GMAT to improve scores can be considered. But retaking GMAT multiple times can be time consuming, challenging and may hurt the pocket. There is no superscoring on GMAT. So try to clear GMAT in one go and avoid retaking it.

The best and the ideal time to book GMAT slot is six months before the actual GMAT exam date if you are either appearing for GMAT Online or at a test centre. You will be able to get your preferred GMAT exam slot on the desired date and centre if you book the slot six months before.