The GMAT Focus Edition is a computer-adaptive test that adjusts to your level of knowledge as you progress. The test begins with a medium-difficulty question, and each subsequent question depends on your previous answer — a correct answer leads to a more challenging question, while an incorrect one leads to an easier one. Questions are answered one by one, without the option to skip, return, or revise answers, which makes the test highly focused and dynamic.

The GMAT is developed and administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a nonprofit organization composed of leading business schools worldwide. This is why the exam precisely measures the skills that business schools actually look for — analytical thinking, logic, data analysis, and clear communication. For this reason, the GMAT is often considered one of the more demanding standardized tests, but also one of the most relevant.

The GMAT Focus Edition consists of three sections, has a total duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes, and candidates choose the order in which they complete the sections.

Data Insights (45 min, 20 questions)
This section assesses your ability to understand and connect information from different sources — graphs, tables, texts, and numerical data. The emphasis is on analysis, logical reasoning, and decision-making based on available information.

Quantitative Section (45 min, 21 questions)
Focused on solving numerical problems and logical mathematical reasoning. Tasks include basic arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and problem-solving, without requiring advanced mathematics, but with clearly structured thinking.

Verbal Section (45 min, 23 questions)
Assesses reading comprehension, the ability to analyze arguments, and draw conclusions. The focus is on precision, logic, and clarity of thought, rather than extensive vocabulary.

The total GMAT Focus Edition score is reported on a scale from 205 to 805 points. The score depends not only on the number of correct answers, but also on the difficulty of the questions you answered.

Registration is done online via www.mba.com.

The test can be taken up to five times within 12 months, or eight times in total, with a mandatory minimum gap of 16 days between attempts.

The GMAT can be taken at authorized test centers or online from home. In Croatia, the exam is taken at:

Institute for the Development of Education (IRO)
Prilaz Gjure Deželića 30, Zagreb
www.iro.hr

Results are valid for 5 years. At the end of the exam, you immediately receive an unofficial score and have a short time to decide whether to accept or cancel it.

Each candidate can select up to 5 institutions to which official results will be sent automatically, free of charge. Additional score reports are charged separately.

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Sources:

1. https://www.gmac.com/gmat-other-assessments/about-the-gmat-exam/the-gmat-advantage