GMAT

It is for getting into MBA programs. Business schools use it to pick students. A high score proves your reasoning skills. GMAT is good for also showcasing the key skills that applicants are tested for like problem solving, data analysis and critical thinking, which also increase the chance of selection. 

The purpose of GMAT exam is to get admission for MBA or MIM or any other PG business course abroad. Applicants are evaluated based on their GMAT scores for their logical reasoning, problem solving skills, critical thinking and data analysis skills. Apart from this applicants aim for GMAT based scholarships also.

A few programs may require GRE/GMAT scores but submitting an English language score including IELTS, TOEFL or MET is mandatory. 

Cal State San Bernardino expects a minimum of 470 on the GMAT or 298 on the GRE with at least 10% on the verbal and quantitative sections. Along with this, students must have a bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent and score a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4-point scale. They must submit some mandatory documents such as including academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, a current resume, one letter of recommendation, and English language requirements.

Yes, GMAT exam dates are available all year around. But booking a slot for test centre last minute cannot be a sure shot gurantee. Applicants must identify their GMAT exam dates six months before and register for the same well in advance. GMAT online exam can be available 24 hours before the test date.

There are three different MBA rounds abroad and applicants may thrive in huge numbers to appear for the GMAT exam. 

• The peak months for Round 1 applicants be between May-April
• Peak months for Round 2 MBA applicants can be around July-September
• Round 3 applicants may find lesser slots for GMAT in October-November 

APplicants can plan their GMAT dates in advance and apply for the exam before hand to avoid last minute unavailable GMAT exam slots. 

Yes, there is a provision to update the time and location for GMAT exam. Applicants can cancel and reschedule their exam date or test centre. There is a timeline based on which applicants can get a refund also if they cancel their appoitments well within time. 

If you miss your preferred GMAT slot. Check nearest test centers and available dates. Keep checking your desired center regularly. If any student cancels their slot, you can book that.

Applicants have the flexibility to schedule their GMAT exam dates 24 hours before the actual exam date (both test centre and online). But always getting a preferred slot may not always be possible for centre testing. The reason being, that the slots get booked fast and become unavailable last minute. This is why it is advised to book GMAT exam dates and centres in advance.