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In-depth guides to the GMAT Focus Edition: how each question type works, what scores and percentiles mean, how to plan your preparation, and how to learn from your mistakes. Exam facts are checked against GMAC and mba.com.
Each guide links to free practice questions so you can apply the method straight away.
- GMAT Data Insights: the 5 question types and how to approach eachGMAT Data Insights explained: Data Sufficiency, Two-Part Analysis, Table Analysis, Graphics Interpretation and Multi-Source Reasoning, with methods and traps.
- GMAT Focus score chart and percentiles explainedGMAT Focus score chart with GMAC percentiles for total and section scores, what counts as a good score, and how Focus scores compare with the old GMAT.
- A realistic GMAT Focus study plan (4, 8 and 12 weeks)Realistic GMAT Focus study plans for 4, 8 and 12 weeks: hours per week, when to take practice tests, and how to split time across Quant, Verbal and DI.
- GMAT Critical Reasoning: every question type with examplesEvery GMAT Critical Reasoning question type, from weaken and assumption to boldface and inference, with a method, the usual trap and an example for each.
- How to keep a GMAT error log that actually raises your scoreHow to keep a GMAT error log: what to record for every miss, root-cause categories, a free template, a redo schedule and a weekly review routine.
- GMAT Superscore explained (2026): how it works and how to use itHow the GMAT Superscore works, what business schools see on your score report, which schools say they use it, and how it changes retake and section-by-section prep.
- What is a good GMAT Focus score? Percentiles and school rangesWhat counts as a good GMAT Focus score in 2026: GMAC percentiles, verified class-profile scores at top MBA programmes, and how to set your own target score.
- GMAT Data Sufficiency strategy: the AD/BCE method and 7 trapsA step-by-step GMAT Data Sufficiency strategy for the Focus Edition: the AD/BCE method, value vs yes/no questions, and the 7 traps that cost the most points, with worked examples.
- GMAT Focus vs GRE in 2026: which test should you take?GMAT Focus vs GRE in 2026, compared on format, content, scoring, cost, retakes and how business schools treat each, with a simple way to decide which test suits you.
- GMAT Focus Quant topics: what is tested and what was removedThe full GMAT Focus Quantitative Reasoning topic list from GMAC, what was dropped (geometry, Data Sufficiency), and worked examples for each topic family.
- GMAT Focus Verbal strategy: Critical Reasoning and Reading ComprehensionHow the GMAT Focus Verbal section works (23 questions, 45 minutes, no Sentence Correction) and a practical strategy for Critical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension.
- GMAT Two-Part Analysis: how the questions work, with worked examplesA complete guide to GMAT Focus Two-Part Analysis in Data Insights: how the two-column format works, a 4-step method, quantitative and verbal worked examples, and traps.
- GMAT Table Analysis: how to sort, calculate and judge each statementHow GMAT Focus Table Analysis works, a step-by-step method for sortable tables, a full worked example with three Yes/No statements, and the traps that cost points.
- GMAT Graphics Interpretation: how to read the chart and fill the blanksHow GMAT Focus Graphics Interpretation works, a 3-step reading method, a worked bar-chart example with drop-down answers, chart-by-chart tips and common traps.
- GMAT Multi-Source Reasoning: how to read the tabs and answer the setHow GMAT Focus Multi-Source Reasoning works, how to skim the tabs and take notes, and a full worked example with three sources and two questions, plus the traps to avoid.
- How long to study for the GMAT Focus? Hours, weeks and how to decideHow long to study for the GMAT Focus Edition, based on GMAC data on prep hours, your score gap and your weekly time, with a step-by-step way to estimate your own timeline.
- GMAT Focus section order: which of the 6 orders should you choose?The GMAT Focus lets you take Quant, Verbal and Data Insights in any of six orders, with a break after section 1 or 2. How to choose, with a decision framework and a practice test plan.
Want a number to aim for? The GMAT Focus score calculator converts section scores into an estimated total score and percentile.