Can I send my GMAT Focus Edition scores to schools after the exam?

XAVIAR X

Study abroad expert

Sending your GMAT Focus Edition scores to schools after the exam is a common concern for students.

The good news is that yes, you can absolutely send your GMAT Focus Edition scores to schools after you've taken the exam. In fact, the exam fee covers sending your scores to up to five business school programs of your choice.

Once you've completed the GMAT Focus Edition, you'll receive an official score report that includes your total score, section scores, and percentile rankings. This report can then be sent directly to the schools you're applying to.

The process is pretty straightforward - after your exam, you'll be able to log into your GMAT account and select the schools you want to receive your scores. You can choose from the schools already in the system, or you can manually enter the details of any other programs you're interested in.

It's important to note that there is an additional fee of $35 per school if you need to send your scores to more than five institutions. But this fee is relatively reasonable, especially when you consider how important a strong GMAT score can be for your business school application.

One tip I'd suggest is to research the GMAT score requirements for the programs you're interested in ahead of time. That way, you can make sure to send your scores to the schools that are the best fit for your academic profile. Some programs may have specific section score minimums, so it's worth checking those details as well.

Overall, the process of sending your GMAT Focus Edition scores to schools is pretty straightforward and shouldn't cause you too much stress. Just be sure to plan ahead and factor in any additional fees if you need to send your scores to more than five institutions. With a strong GMAT score in hand, you'll be well on your way to making a great impression on the business schools of your choice.

Neema Nigam

Sr. Consultant

Yes, you can send your GMAT Focus Edition scores to schools after the exam.

Here's how it works:

After you complete your GMAT Focus Edition exam, you will receive an official score report in your mba.com account within 1-3 days. Once your official scores are available, you have the option to send them to up to five programs for free within 48 hours. This means you can take some time to review your scores before deciding which schools you want to send them to.

You'll receive an email notification once your scores are ready to be sent, and you can manage this process through your mba.com account by selecting the "View Score" and then "Send Score" options for your desired programs.

If you need to send your scores to more than five programs or if you miss the 48-hour window, you can still send additional score reports for a fee. This can be done at any time within the five-year validity period of your GMAT scores. Each additional score report will cost $28, and the schools typically receive the scores within 7 days of your request.

It's also important to note that if you didn't select any schools to receive your scores on the test day, you can still send your scores later using the same process, but you will have to pay the additional fee. If you decide to retake the GMAT to improve your scores, you can send the new scores to the same or different schools, as schools generally consider the highest score you submit.

Nitin Chauhan

You can send GMAT Focus Edition scores to schools after completing the exam, offering flexibility to align with your application goals. The process is simple and ensures you have control over where and when your scores are sent.

The process is as follows: 

• Free Score Sending: After the exam, you can select up to five schools to send your scores for free. This must be done before leaving the test center.
• Sending Scores Later: If you don’t select schools on test day or want to send scores to more schools later, log into your GMAT account. You can request Additional Score Reports (ASRs) by paying a fee.
• Score Validity: GMAT scores are valid for five years. This allows you to take time to decide which schools to apply to without rushing.
• Retaking the Exam: Schools will see all GMAT scores from the past five years. You can cancel scores if needed and send only the ones you are satisfied with.

You can send the scores immediately after the exam or anytime within five years, giving you control over the process. This ensures you have the flexibility to align your score submissions with your application strategy and deadlines.

A Narang

BBA graduate from Christ University, Bangalore

Yes, you can send your GMAT Focus Edition scores to schools after the exam.

You get 5 free score reports, which must be sent within 48 hours of receiving your official score. If you miss this deadline or need to send scores to additional schools later, you can purchase extra score reports for a fee through your GMAT account.

Your official score report includes all valid GMAT Focus Edition scores from the past five years. Unlike the previous GMAT, you cannot choose which scores to send—schools will see all your valid scores from this period.

To avoid any last-minute stress, it’s best to research which schools you want to send your scores to before taking the test.