The GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) consists of two multiple-choice sections (Quantitative and Verbal) and an essay section called the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA).

Essay Questions (Analytical Writing Assessment):
The GMAT begins with the two AWA questions. For each of these questions, you have 30 minutes to type an essay into the computer using a simple word-processing program. The essay questions are administered first, but the Quantitative and Verbal multiple-choice sections can appear in any order. If you want to practice these essays, we have 5 timed practice GMAT essay questions that you can send in for grading.

1. Endurance and ability to focus

   High-scorers typically spend over 40 hours preparing.

   
   You'll have to stare at a screen intensely and focus for nearly four hours. Keep this in mind when taking practice tests. Get used to working for many hours on end. Learn how to relax. The physical and mental exhaustion is part of the test's challenge. That's why we offer GMAT CAT practice tests. You should take as many practice CATs as possible to learn the test and to get used to the grueling experience.
   
   
2. Basic knowledge of grammar, math, reasoning, and argument formation
   The second skill,--a basic knowledge of grammar, math, reasoning, and argument formation-- is covered in the later chapters of this online prep guide. No calculators are allowed on test day, so you need to practice doing basic math calculations.
   
   
3. Test-taking skills: ability to guess, work at an appropriate pace, and make decisions under pressure
   These skills are covered in this chapter and throughout the online guide. Timing is a major part of test-taking skill, particularly for the GMAT CAT. Our Test Pacer system will teach you the pacing interactively.
   
   
4. Problem-solving abilities
   To improve your problem-solving abilities, the fourth skill, we have extensive information on reasoning techniques and math concepts throughout this online guide. When you get a question wrong, make sure to review our explanations so that you understand the conceptual error that you made in the question. You do not want to repeat the error.

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