The GMAT Has the structure or nature of GMAT changed in recent history?
In 1987 ETS implemented dramatic changes in the format and structure of the GMAT. The GMAT remained unchanged until the fall of 1997, when the paper-based GMAT was supplanted by the GMAT CAT (Computer Adaptive Test). The GMAT CAT is briefer than the paper-based GMAT in total number of both Quantitative and Verbal questions. Also, the GMAT CAT includes two AWA (essay) sections, which were not formerly included in the paper-based GMAT. GMAT CAT scores are based on the same scale as paper-based GMAT scores. Thus GMAT CAT scores can be compared directly to older, paper-based GMAT scores.

GMAC is currently considering a variety of refinements in the GMAT CAT. GMAC is changing the test format after 17 years. The Integrated Reasoning (IR) section will be a part of the GMAT from June 05, 2012.

WHAT’S NEW
>> New section named "Integrated Reasoning"
>> Includes graphic interpretation, table analysis, multi-source reasoning and two-part analysis
>> "Issue" on analytical writing assessment dropped
>> The new section will be for 30 minutes and consist of 12 questions.

However, the time for the exam will remain the same (3 hours, 30 minutes) and so will the total scores. The new section will be incorporated by dropping an essay from the analytical writing assessment. So far, students had to write an essay and analyse an argument. The latter has been retained. The length of the two other sections — verbal and quantitative sections — stays as it is.

 

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