Taking the GMAT

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How Do I Register For The GMAT?

You may register for the test online, by phone, by mail, or by fax. You may incur taxes to schedule an exam in certain countries. Available time slots change continuously based on capacity and ongoing registration. You will find out which times are available at your chosen test center when you register.

If you are a citizen of Cuba, North Korea, or Sudan, you must prove primary residency outside of your country of citizenship. If you are a citizen of Iran living in Iran, you must schedule your GMAT® appointment through GMAT® Customer Service.

If you choose to schedule a test appointment online, you must sign up as a registered user of the mba.com Web site if you have not already done so. Be sure to enter your name and birthdate exactly as they appear on the identification you will present at the test center. Fee payments can only be made by credit card or debit card. VISA, MasterCard, American Express and JCB are accepted.

To schedule your test appointment, use the contact information under “How Do I Contact The GMAC?”

To register for the GMAT® exam by mail or fax, you must complete the GMAT® Appointment Scheduling form. To complete it, you will also need the Country Code List. If you wish to fax your form, you may use the fax number for Customer Service in your region.

If you wish to mail your form, send your completed form to:

Pearson VUE
Attention: GMAT® Program
PO Box 581907
Minneapolis, MN 55458-1907
USA

Keep in mind it can take up to eight (8) weeks for letters to reach the U.S. from some countries.

How Do I Contact The GMAC?

You may use the following phone numbers, based on your location.

Americas:

Telephone (toll-free within the U.S. & Canada only):
1-800-717-GMAT (4628), 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time
Telephone: 1-952-681-3680, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time
Fax: 1-952-681-3681
Email: GMATCandidateServicesAmericas@pearson.com Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time

To check on the availability of GMAT® appointments in the following Canadian cities, please call 1-866-442-GMAT (4628):

• Calgary, Alberta
• Edmonton, Alberta
• Halifax, Nova Scotia
• Kitchener, Ontario
• London, Ontario
• Ottawa, Ontario
• Regina, Saskatchewan
• St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Victoria, British Columbia
• Winnipeg, Manitoba

Asia Pacific:

Telephone: +61 2 9478 5430, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. AEST
In India: +91 (0) 120 439 7830, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Indian Standard Time
Fax: +61 2 9901 3330
Email: GMATCandidateServicesAPAC@pearson.com Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. AEST

China:

Telephone: 86-10-62798877, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. China Standard Time
Fax: 86-10-82520243
Email: gmatservice@neea.edu.cn Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. China Standard Time

Europe/Middle East/Africa:

Telephone: +44 (0) 161 855 7219, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. BST
Fax: +44 (0) 161 855 7301
Email: GMATCandidateServicesEMEA@pearson.com

Mail:

Pearson VUE
Attention: GMAT® Program
PO Box 581907
Minneapolis, MN 55458-1907
USA

What Are The GMAT Test Dates?

The GMAT has no set dates, and is offered year-round during business hours. However, there is usually one week in a month in which it is not offered.

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How Many Times Should I Take The GMAT?

Most people are better off preparing thoroughly for the test, taking it one time and getting their top score. You may take the test as many times as you like, but you cannot take it more than once a month, and many business schools will average your scores. You should contact the schools to which you are applying to find out their policies, and plan accordingly. If you know you did poorly, you have the option of canceling the test immediately after completing it, and business schools will not know about your score.

Students typically raise their score when they retake the test. Students who raise their score the most tend to be students with high GPA's who scored poorly on the GMAT nonetheless. Students who made glaring errors on test day, such as running out of time, will also tend to perform better.