GMAT Focus and GMAT Free Course Updates

Some old GMAT, some new GMAT.

The GMAT has now, as of early 2024, undergone some major changes. The new test is now called “GMAT Focus” to distinguish it from the old format of the GMAT, but it is now the only version of the GMAT available. If you are new to the GMAT, the GMAT simply is GMAT Focus and vice versa. Ensure that when you are preparing, you are using preparation materials for “GMAT Focus”, not for the old GMAT.

The GMAT Free course — what we offer on this website — is partly but not fully relevant and comprehensive relative to the current GMAT. The materials have remained (and been heavily used!) mostly untouched since I created them for the prior version of the GMAT back in 2014. I’ve begun the process of adding to (and subtracting from) GMAT Free to bring it fully up to date with GMAT Focus and I will post updates throughout the process on this page.

In its current status, GMAT Free covers two of the three GMAT Focus sections completely, and one partially. Here are the details. Let’s organize this by looking at each of the sections on GMAT Focus, and the question types within each section.

Data Insights (20 questions, 45 minutes on GMAT Focus) – partially covered

  • Data Sufficiency – included in GMAT Free and up to date. Start practicing!
  • Multi-Source Reasoning – not currently included in GMAT Free; on the way.
  • Table Analysis – not currently included in GMAT Free; on the way.
  • Graphics Interpretation – not currently included in GMAT Free; on the way.
  • Two-Part Analysis – not currently included in GMAT Free; on the way.

Quantitative Reasoning (21 questions, 45 minutes on GMAT Focus) – fully covered

The questions in Quantitative Reasoning are equivalent to the old-GMAT Problem Solving questions. They are included in GMAT Free, still completely valid and realistic to the exam, and ready for you!

Verbal Reasoning (23 questions, 45 minutes on GMAT Focus) – fully covered

  • Reading Comprehension – included in GMAT Free and up to date. Enjoy!
  • Critical Reasoning – included in GMAT Free and up to date, so your complete Verbal section is covered in GMAT Free currently.

Note: Sentence Correction questions were on the old GMAT but have been removed from GMAT Focus. You should ignore them on GMAT Free; they will be deleted.

Further considerations:

  • The “GMAT Basics” section of the course includes some incorrect information, such as information on the sections and the timing of the test (which is correctly summarized above). Reviews are pending!
  • The “Math Review” section of the course is up to date: the fundamental mathematical concepts underpinning GMAT questions have not changed.

In summary, the GMAT Free course has you covered for Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning fully, but only partially for Data Insights. We’ll bring the coverage of Data Insights questions up to date throughout 2024. Of course, in the meantime and always, you can prepare for the GMAT using the official materials.

Good luck in your GMAT preparation and on the road to business school! The practice questions in this course have been constructed according to extremely high standards that simply aren’t upheld in most GMAT practice resources. I’m looking forward to making more available to you.

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