GRE vs GMAT and GMAT Focus Scores Conversion Table

Understanding the differences between GMAT vs GMAT focus scores can be confusing, especially when trying to determine which exam best fits your needs. To help with this, a conversion table can be incredibly useful. This table allows you to compare scores from these different exams directly, making it easier to understand how a score from one test translates to another. Whether you’re applying to business schools or other graduate programs, having a clear comparison can guide you in making informed decisions about your test preparation and application strategy.

GMAT Classic Score	GMAT Focus Score	Percentile Ranking
800	805	100.00%
790	805	100.00%
790	795	100.00%
790	785	100.00%
780	785	100.00%
780	775	100.00%
780	765	99.90%
780	755	99.90%
770	755	99.90%
770	745	99.80%
770	735	99.70%
760	735	99.50%
760	725	99.40%
760	715	99.20%
750	715	98.70%
750	705	98.60%
750	695	98.10%
740	695	97.90%
740	685	96.90%
730	685	96.70%
730	675	96.10%
720	675	95.20%
720	665	94.00%
710	665	93.20%
710	655	92.60%
700	655	89.60%
700	645	89.30%
690	645	86.70%
690	635	85.10%
680	635	83.50%
680	625	82.70%
680	615	80.10%
670	615	80.10%
660	615	78.30%
650	615	74.50%
650	605	74.50%
650	595	71.50%
640	595	70.70%
640	585	65.30%
630	585	64.80%
620	585	62.80%
620	575	62.10%

GMAT vs. GMAT Focus: Key Differences

The GMAT Focus Edition, introduced in late 2023, brings several significant changes compared to the traditional GMAT exam. Here’s a detailed comparison:

Exam Structure and Duration

Traditional GMAT:
- Sections: Four sections—Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA), Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning.
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 7 minutes.
GMAT Focus Edition:
- Sections: Three sections—Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights.
- Duration: Reduced to 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Section Details

Quantitative Reasoning:
- Traditional GMAT: 31 questions in 62 minutes, including problem-solving and data sufficiency.
- GMAT Focus Edition: 21 questions in 45 minutes, focusing solely on problem-solving; data sufficiency questions have been removed.
Verbal Reasoning:
- Traditional GMAT: 36 questions in 65 minutes, covering reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and sentence correction.
- GMAT Focus Edition: 23 questions in 45 minutes, focusing on reading comprehension and critical reasoning; sentence correction questions have been eliminated.
Data Insights:
- Traditional GMAT: Integrated Reasoning section with 12 questions in 30 minutes, scored separately.
- GMAT Focus Edition: Data Insights section with 20 questions in 45 minutes, integrating data analysis skills into the main scoring system.

Scoring Scale

Traditional GMAT: Total score ranges from 200 to 800.
GMAT Focus Edition: Total score ranges from 205 to 805, adjusted to distinguish between the two versions.

Flexibility and Features

Traditional GMAT:
- Fixed section order.
- No option to review or change answers once submitted.
GMAT Focus Edition:
- Allows test-takers to choose the order of sections.
- Permits reviewing and changing up to three answers per section.

Content Changes

Elimination of the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) section.
Removal of geometry questions from the Quantitative section.
Exclusion of sentence correction questions from the Verbal section.

These modifications aim to streamline the exam and better assess skills relevant to today’s business environment.

Preparation Considerations

Given these changes, prospective test-takers should adjust their preparation strategies to align with the new format, focusing on the updated content areas and taking advantage of the increased flexibility in the test structure.

Understanding these differences is crucial for candidates planning to take the GMAT, as it impacts preparation approaches and test-taking strategies.

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