GMAT

Yes, the applicants must write GMAT / GRE in order to be eligible for admission University of Victoria’s MBA program. Those applicants who have 10 or more years of professional work experience may submit an Executive Assessment (EA) in place of GRE or GMAT. All sections of the GMAT, GRE or EA are considered, but it is equally important to have well-balanced scores across the sections. The minimum GMAT score required is 550.

Submission of GMAT score for admission to the UC Riverside MBA course is not mandatory, it is optional. However, according to the MBA class profile of Fall 2022, the average GMAT score is 646 and the average GRE score is 314. Besides the submission of these scores, the applicants are required to submit materials like the academic transcripts, IELTS / TOEFL score, CV / resume, etc.

If you prepare a detailed study plan, then you can prepare for the GMAT within two months. First, check your strengths and weak areas from the GMAT Syllabus and work on them. After this work on each of the GMAT sections and prepare strategies to focus on each type of GMAT problem. You must attempt as many GMAT mock tests as possible during these days. GMAT mock tests will help you build your own test-taking strategies that can be implemented while taking the actual test. In addition, make sure that you complete the GMAT Official Guide and other GMAT official study material.

A complete one-month GMAT study plan can take around 200 hours to prepare. You can further make a complete study plan and study around 6 to 7 hours a day. This might change from person to person. However, make sure that your study hours are completely dedicated to GMAT study preparation. Make sure that you complete the GMAT Official Guide (GMAT OG) and other GMAT official study material during this time. It will help you in getting familiar with the actual questions that have appeared on the GMAT exam.

Scoring 700+ on the GMAT is possible. With the right approach, preparation, timely practice, consistency and the right resources one can score well on GMAT. Make sure that you refer to the right resources, stay disciplined, and attempt as many GMAT mock tests as possible. We sincerely suggest that you should complete the GMAT official guide and other GMAT official study material at least twice before your exams. Moreover, you can refer to Manhattan GMAT study guides. These books must form the base of your preparation.

Only slot can be booked per GMAT date and registration. Creating multiple login IDs and booking multiple GMAT slots can lead to disqualification of the applicant for appearing for any GMAT exam in the future. 

GMAT Exam Dates are released by the GMAC well in advance. Applicants can check and choose their dates and consequently choose their slots. Candidates can book the GMAT slot up to 6 months in advance.

Also, applicants can register for the GMAT exam once a year and in that registration, they can appear for the GMAT exam for maximum 5 times a year, on different dates only.