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The University of South Carolina offers more than 240 graduate degree and certificate programs, many ranked among the best in the country. Search for your area of study and learn more about all of our degrees.
Common Questions about the GMAT
The GMAT is a standardized assessment that helps business schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management. Schools use the test as one predictor of academic performance in an MBA or other graduate program.
The GMAT measures basic verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills that you have developed over time. It does not measure specific content from undergraduate study.
Anyone looking to enroll in a graduate level business program will likely need to take the GMAT. Check with the programs you are considering and find out whether or not they require or accept the GMAT.
The GMAT has four sections:
- Analytical Writing Assessment
- Integrated Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Verbal Reasoning
Learn more about the exam structure on the GMAT website.
Exam scoring and score interpretation is explained on the GMAT website.
The GMAT has location specific pricing. Check the GMAT website for exam pricing, cancellation, rescheduling, and other fees.
Practice tests are available free. Download the Powerprep software directly from the GMAT website.
You can contact GMAT between the hours of 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Central Time at 1–800-717-4628 or visit the GMAT website.
USC Graduate School Resources
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Darla Moore School of Business
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More than 6,200 graduate students make the University of South Carolina their academic home and they all began with application to the Graduate School. Take a look at the application requirements, deadlines and learn more about what to do before you apply.
Finance Your Education
Pursuing an advanced degree can be a wise investment and the Graduate School is your starting point to learn about graduate fellowships, assistantships, grants and other forms of financial aid at USC.
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The Career Center can help you identify full and part-time employment options. The center also hosts career fairs, job shadowing opportunities and offers mock interviewing, counseling, career assessments and workshops.
Preparing for the GMAT is a great first step toward business school and if at any time you have questions or need more information, you can ask an expert.