New GMAT?

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New GMAT?

by bynddrvn » Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:13 pm
Apparently GMAC is busy creating a new test? I wonder if there is any way to make comments, besides making the test easier :D

https://www.gmac.com/gmac/NewsandEvents/ ... htm?Page=1

What would you change? I have worked for a large consulting firm for more years than I want to admit, and anything related to math is solved in a spreadsheet program. The CMA exam now includes a simple spreadsheet program to answer some of the questions, and I think the GMAT should try to replicate how mathematical issues are solved in the business world.

The math questions would probably have to be a bit more complex although the folks over at GMAC seem to be pretty good at throwing some crazy curve balls.

I would also increase the difficulty in the Critical Reasoning section, I ripped through all of the questions my first time through. The LSAT was MUCH harder, wouldn't this section be important for budding MBAs?

Just curious if anyone knows any additional information on changes to the test or what you would change.