GMAT/GRE General Test

GMAT/GRE General Test as a selection tool at the Graduate School

The selection of students for all our Master programmes is based on the GMAT or GRE General Test results. Students have to submit a test result from one of the tests. There will not be a lower score limit for admission 2012. In August 2011, the GRE revised General Test replaced the GRE® General Test. Graduate School accepts both tests.

Deadline for submitting the test result:

International students: 1 February 2012 (please visit "How to apply?" for more information)

Swedish students: 15 April 2012 (please visit "How to apply?" for more information)

Unfortunately Graduate School has no possibility to confirm receipt of the test result.

GMAT

About the test

GMAT consists of three main parts:
• Analytical Writing, of two essays, in which in the first the candidate has to analyze an argument and, in the second, the candidate has to analyze an issue. Each part has to be completed within 30 minutes and is graded on a scale of 0-6.
• Quantitative Section includes 37 multiple choice questions which must be answered in 75 minutes, and the questions concern problem solving and data sufficiency. This section is scored from 0-60 points.
• Verbal Section contains 41 multiple choice questions to be answered within 75 minutes. These questions consist of sentence correction, critical reasoning and reading comprehension. It is scored from 0-60.

You receive a preliminary result directly after you have finished the exam. The part Analytical Writing is corrected separately and is added to the final official score that is sent to the candidate and the school chosen by the candidate approximately three weeks after the test date. Your score result is valid for 5 years.

More information of the above can be found at www.mba.com

Conquering the GMAT: Study Tips for Tackling the GMAT Test (youtube)

How to register for GMAT

Register for the GMAT through http://www.mba.com

This is where you find a test center, register and pay for your GMAT exam. You MUST register online and payments are usually made by credit card. It is not possible to schedule exam appointments more than six (6) months in advance. Contact PearsonVUE Customer Service if you have any queries or wish to reschedule your exam. Please note that there is a rescheduling fee, size depending on how close to the exam you wish to reschedule.

Pearson VUE Test Center, Viktoriagatan 13, Gothenburg

The Pearson VUE test center has candidates coming from all over Northern Europe to take different tests, including GMAT. Make sure to book well in advance. Should you however have a problem in finding a suitable time at this center you should contact: Madelen Hansson at madelen.hansson@gs.gu.se or phone ( 46)(0)31 786 6448 and she will assist you. The test center has eight (8) places, and is open on Fridays.

How to prepare for the exam

Candidates are advised to study for the GMAT exam for 30-45 days before taking the exam. Study material can be found online at http://www.mba.com, where GMAT prep can be downloaded.

On the exam day

Bring the correct ID when taking the GMAT exam. Security is a vital part of the exam check-in and is described on http://www.mba.com. It is most important that you bring valid ID when you check-in for your exam. We therefore recommend that you bring your passport with you, especially if you are an international candidate. When you take the test at a test center outside your native country, i.e. if you are a Norwegian candidate taking your GMAT exam in Sweden, then you must have a passport as your form of ID. Swedish candidates can use their passport, driving license, and ID card issued by the Tax Authority (Skatteverket). Please note: Swedish bank issued ID cards may in some instances not be acceptable and, we therefore recommend that a candidate does not use one as primary ID. It is also required that you take your appointment confirmation receipt with you.

ID verification at the test center includes verification of your passport or other form of primary ID as stated above, a palm print, taking your photograph. Candidates will also be visually monitored during the whole of their examination. Candidates who do not comply with the required check-in and ID procedure will not be permitted to test and will forfeit their test fee.

Food, drinks and tobacco as well as cell phones or other electronic devices are not allowed in the testing room. No personal items are allowed in the testing room.

Candidates who have a handicap either physical or cognitive can have assistance arranged for them. If you plan to take the test in Gothenburg, please contact madelen.hansson@gs.gu.se for further information.

GMAT Codes

When you do the GMAT you have the possibility to send the test score to a number of universities in the world. The Master programmes at Graduate School, School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg have the codes below. Even if you apply for more than one master programme you only need to send the GMAT score to one master programme at Graduate School.

For more information about GMAT

If you have more questions about GMAT, please contact madelen.hansson@gs.gu.se, if you have more questions about how Graduate School is using GMAT in the admission process, please contact study.info@gs.gu.se.

GRE revised General Test

About the test

In August 2011, the GRE revised General Test replaced the GRE General Test.

GRE consists of three main parts:
Verbal Reasoning — Measures your ability to analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it, analyze relationships among component parts of sentences and recognize relationships among words and concepts.
Quantitative Reasoning — Measures problem-solving ability, focusing on basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis.
Analytical Writing — Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically your ability to articulate and support complex ideas clearly and effectively.

If you took the computer-based GRE® General Test prior to August 1, 2011, your scores will be sent to you and the institutions you designated within 10 to 15 days after your test date.
If you take the computer-based GRE® revised General Test between August and November, score reports will be sent to you and the score recipients you designated according to the schedule below.

In December, score reporting for the computer-based test will return to the regular reporting period of 10 to 15 days after the test date.
If you take the paper-based test official scores will be sent to you and the score recipients you designated within six weeks after you take the test.
Your score result is valid for 5 years.

More information of the above can be found at: http://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/scores/get

How to register for GRE

The GRE General Test is offered year-round at computer-based test centers in many countries. The computer-based test is not given every day at all test centers. Contact the appropriate Regional Registration Center (RCC) to verify test dates. You can register for the computer-based GRE General Test online, by phone, by mail or fax. Paper-based administrations are offered only in areas of the world where computer-based testing is not available. You can register for the paper-based GRE General Test online or by mail.

For more information about how to register, please see: http://www.ets.org/gre/general/register/

How to prepare for the exam

Official test preparation materials for the computer-based and paper-based GRE® tests are available for free to anyone who registers for the GRE tests worldwide or who visits the GRE website. There are also other helpful test preparation materials available but for a modest fee.

For more information about how to prepare, please see http://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/

On the test day

Bring the correct ID when taking the GRE revised General Test exam. Security is a vital part of the exam check-in. All test takers are responsible for bringing valid and acceptable identification each time they report to a test center. It is your responsibility to ensure that your ID documents are up-to-date and available on the day of the test. Your ID requirements depend on your country of citizenship and where you plan to test. Please read the specific section for acceptable primary and supplemental ID documents and allowed exceptions.

ID verification at the test center may include thumb printing, photographing, videotaping or other form of electronic ID confirmation. If you refuse to participate, you will not be permitted to test and you will forfeit your test fee. This is in addition to the requirement that you must present acceptable and valid identification.

Food, drinks and tobacco as well as cell phones or other electronic devices are not allowed in the testing room. Personal items other than identification documents are also not allowed in the testing room.

IMPORTANT! For more information about the test day, please see http://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/test_day/

Handicap assistance

Candidates with disabilities or health-related needs can have assistance arranged for them. Test takers requiring nonstandard accommodations cannot register using the online registration system.

For further information; http://www.ets.org/gre/general/register/disabilities/

GRE General Test Codes

When you do the GRE revised General Test you have the possibility to send the test score to a number of universities in the world. The Master programmes at Graduate School, School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg has the code 7303. If you cannot choose the code, please choose University of Gothenburg, School of Business, Economics and Law.

For more information about GRE revised General Test

If you have more questions about the GRE revised General Test, please see: www.ets.org/gre. If you have more questions about how Graduate School is using GRE in the admission process, please contact study.info@gs.gu.se.