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GMAT Test Dates and Registration

When Do I Take the GMAT? When are the GMAT Test Dates?

It’s not like the SATs where everybody takes the exam at one time. You sign up to take the
exam INDIVIDUALLY, whenever you are free. Yes, that’s right. The only thing to consider
is when the test center (whichever test center you want to go, preferably close to where you
live) is open.

When is the New GMAT? I heard there’s a new GMAT exam.

The new GMAT is a reference to the “next generation” GMAT that will begin on June 5, 2012. There will be one extra section and one fewer essay. The second essay question will not be there anymore. It will be replaced by a section called Integrated Reasoning.

It is up to you whether you take the GMAT exam before or after this June 5, 2012 date. I would advise that if you plan on applying for MBA in a couple of years, you should probably wait til after the new exam is administered. That way, when they compare applicants, you’ll have an Integrated Reasoning score to compare with other students. It would be a little weird for admissions committee members to see most applicants with an updated GMAT score and you have a score from way back many years.

So if you plan on applying for an MBA in 2014 or 2015, then you should wait til after June 5, 2012.

However, if you are planning to get your MBA in the next year, it’s probably best for you to make sure you register a GMAT test date in advance of this deadline. Preferably, you should register more than 1 month ahead – just in case you need to retake the test.

If you’ve been studying GMAT for a while on and off now, then it’s in your best interest to get the exam out of the way BEFORE June 5, 2012. Otherwise, if you wait til after that, you’ll have to rely on less proven study methods of attacking the integrated reasoning section.

How Do I Register for the GMAT?

You must create an account with MBA.com, then proceed through the steps to choose a
testing center and available time. Once you do that, you make your $250 payment and you’ll
have officially registered for the GMAT exam.

But, BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you should browse around the available test centers in your area and
see generally when they would be free. Your GMAT Test Date will be determined by when your closest
test center is available and reserving that date. You should schedule at least a month in advance to
make sure that time slot is open. Also, it’s good to know that most test centers are not open on wkends,
though you may occasionally find a Saturday here or there that could be open.

Browse the test center list before you actually register here.

New York GMAT Test Center

For those of you in New York, there’s a testing center on 5th avenue:

Pearson Professional Centers-New York (Manhattan)
500 5th Avenue
Suite 3120
New York, NY 10110
United States
Telephone: 212-354-9818

Directions: 42nd Street and 5th Avenue. Entrance on 5th Avenue.
Take B,D or F Subway train to 42nd Street exit station at 42nd & 5th NE Corner.
Take A,C or E train to 5th Avenue exit station 42nd and 6th NE Corner.
Take 4,5,6 or 7 train to Grand Central Station exit 42nd and Vanderbuilt, walk two blocks west to 5th Avenue.
Go right off elevator, suite 3120 is on the left, on the 31st floor.
Office #: 212-354-9818

How much does the GMAT cost?

$250 to register for the GMAT exam. $50 to reschedule before 7 days of exam.

Why should I take the GMAT now?

Well, your GMAT test score is valid for 5 Years. Five years is a long time. So even if you are
just out of college, it might make sense to take the exam now while you are still in study mode.
Additionally, it is very stressful studying for the exam while working full time so the best way to
avoid this is to take the test when you have a break.

If you DO have to study for the GMAT while working full time, you should seriously consider a
fast and efficient way of studying such as the GMAT Pill Study Method. The video previews on
the site are good way to see whether this study strategy is for you or not.
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1. victor
  
  That's awesome! So I can pick and choose which day to take the exam. Thanks.
2. Pooja Satish Netalkar
  
  Availability of test dates
3. GMATPill
  
  That's right. Just click the link above to find your closest test center – call them up and schedule an appointment. They're usually available 5 days a week in normal business hours. Be sure you schedule a time that's good for you.
  
  Don't schedule super early in the morning if you're not a morning person!
4. GMATPill
  
  It's available throughout the year. Be sure to budget dedicated time to focus on the GMAT. Don't mix GMAT study time with essays!
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6. GMATPill
  
  Hi Robert,
  
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