People have been curious about how the new GMAT Focus Edition compares to the traditional GMAT since its announcement. “Is the GMAT Focus Edition harder?” is a frequently asked question. The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) provides information to answer that question. In this article, we will talk about what the information reveals about the difficulty of the GMAT Focus Edition.
Is it easier to prepare for the GMAT Focus Edition?
- The GMAT Focus Edition is different from the classic GMAT in one major way: it doesn’t cover Geometry or Sentence Correction.
- Geometry is an important part of the Quant section of the GMAT. Many people who take the GMAT test find Geometry to be difficult in the Quant section. The Focus Edition of GMAT is easier to prepare for than the classic GMAT because it does not include Geometry.
- Sentence Correction is a section of the GMAT that many people spend a lot of time preparing for. The GMAT Focus Edition is easier to prepare for because Sentence Correction is not included.
- Additionally, the Focus Edition of the GMAT does not have the Analytical Writing essay section found in the current GMAT. Most GMAT students don’t usually spend a lot of time preparing for the AWA section. However, if the AWA section is removed, it will make the Focus Edition of the GMAT easier to prepare for.
- GMAC has promoted the new GMAT Focus Edition as requiring less preparation. The Focus Edition of the GMAT seems much easier to prepare for compared to the classic GMAT.
Important Note: The GMAT Focus Edition requires less preparation than the current GMAT because it does not include Geometry or Sentence Correction.This exchange advantages candidates by allowing them to pay attention to gaining knowledge of the whole GMAT exam as opposed to striving for excellence in each separate section, decreasing the sectional strain. The GMAT Focus Edition requires less preparation than the current GMAT because it does not include Geometry or Sentence Correction. This exchange advantages candidates by allowing them to pay attention to gaining knowledge of the whole GMAT exam as opposed to striving for excellence in each separate section, decreasing the sectional strain.
Impact of the GMAT Focus Edition’s Difficulty Level on Test-Takers
The GMAT Focus Edition has less content to prepare for compared to the classic GMAT. However, the Focus Edition will be a challenging exam. Will the Focus Edition be easier or harder to handle than the current GMAT? The GMAT is challenging because of the competition among MBA program applicants. MBA applicants increase average GMAT scores and motivate each other to achieve higher scores on the test. If applicants are willing to accept lower scores on the Focus Edition, preparing for the GMAT might be easier. However, it is likely that business school applicants will keep increasing their GMAT scores. Why settle for a 94th percentile score of 665 on the Focus Edition when there are 14 scores higher than 665? If that’s the case, even though there is less content to learn for the Focus Edition, GMAT prep times may go back to their current levels.
What Exactly Does ‘Hard’ Mean in the GMAT Context?
When we identify something as ‘hard,’ particularly an exam like the GFE, we must reject that adjective. What exactly do we mean when we use this descriptor? Let’s break this down:
- Time Invested: At its heart, ‘hard’ frequently correlates with the amount of time required to invest. Is it necessary to study more hours, take more practice exams, or revise more for the GFE than for the GCE? A big time commitment can be intimidating, but it is critical to determine whether this time converts to mastery or monotonous repetition.
- Content Knowledge: Another aspect of ‘hard’ is one’s familiarity with the content. Is the GFE introducing wholly new or more advanced concepts than its predecessor? And, if so, how difficult is the learning curve? Uncharted areas might be intimidating, but they also provide an opportunity for growth.
- Depth of Application: It is not just about knowing topics, but also about how thoroughly they must be applied. A test that requires sophisticated, layered knowledge application rather than just surface-level recall may be seen as ‘harder.’ It encourages applicants to analyze and apply their knowledge rather than simply knowing it.
Does the GMAT Focus Edition differ in difficulty level from the traditional GMAT?
- The absence of Sentence Correction, Geometry, and AWA on the GMAT Focus Edition means that GMAT candidates must study fewer subjects.
- According to GMAC’s predicted score percentiles, the Verbal Section of the GMAT Focus Edition is easier than the Verbal Section of the standard GMAT.
- According to predicted Data Insights score percentiles, Data Insights on the GMAT Focus Edition is more difficult than Integrated Reasoning on the standard GMAT.
- According to GMAC’s anticipated Quant section score percentiles, GMAT Focus Edition Quant is substantially more difficult than regular GMAT Quant.
- According to predicted GMAT total score percentiles, the GMAT Focus Edition is more difficult than the traditional GMAT.
