--- title: QTEM GMAT Resources description: Get all information you will need to prepare for your GMAT Exam! image: https://start.gmat.com/hubfs/gmat%201691%20x%20840.jpg --- ![gradient mask (13)](https://start.gmat.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gradient%20mask%20(13).png?width=1500&name=gradient%20mask%20(13).png "gradient mask (13)") ### Sign Up for Free Access to the Official GMAT Study Plan # Start Your GMAT Journey Today If you’re applying to a **QTEM Master’s program**, taking the **GMAT™ exam** is an essential step in your admissions journey. The GMAT is **valued by QTEM** for assessing the quantitative, analytical, and reasoning skills that define high-performing candidates. It tests your **problem-solving, critical thinking, and data literacy**, helping you demonstrate the advanced capabilities that top QTEM universities look for.   ### Top 5 Reasons to Take the GMAT™ Exam 1.Tailored-made for business degree programs - 7 out of 10 applicants that apply to Financial Times top 100 MBA programs use a GMAT score 2.An opportunity to standout in application process - A strong GMAT score highlights your commitment and academic readiness, helping your application stand out to admissions teams.  3.Help prepare for rigors of business school - Preparing for your GMAT sharpens your analytics, quantiative and reasoning skills giving you a real advantage once your studies begin.  4.Opens doors to scholarship opportunities - Increase your chances of receiving a merit-based scholarship with a GMAT score 5. Stand out to employers - Demonstrate your problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to meet today's real-world business challenges.       ## GMAT Overview The GMAT exam is **2 hours and 15 minutes long** (with one optional 10-minute break) and consists of **64 multiple choice questions** in total:  ![Version 2 (5)](https://start.gmat.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Version%202%20(5).png?width=1200&height=600&name=Version%202%20(5).png) # GMAT Preparation Tips #### 1.  Start early  Plan your GMAT prep in advance to balance test prep with other elements of your business school applications. The **GMAT Official Study Planner** helps you stay organised and on track.  #### **2.  Get familiar with the test**  Learn the GMAT structure and question types with the [**free GMAT™ Official Starter Kit**](https://www.mba.com/exam-prep/gmat-official-starter-kit?utm_campaign=weu__Dec_gmat_weudirect_gmatlp&utm_source=flyer&utm_medium=offlinefm&__hstc=81503688.00a68a67cf44626aaebb0ced2b174df2.1738831315238.1762202171358.1762244692250.63&__hssc=81503688.1.1762244692250&__hsfp=345756338), so you’ll know exactly what to expect on test day.  #### **3.  Master question types**  Build logic and analytical skills with the **[GMAT™ Official Guide 2024-2025 & Online Question Bank ](https://www.mba.com/exam-prep/gmat-official-guide-2024-2025-ebook-and-online-question-bank?utm_campaign=weu__Dec_gmat_weudirect_gmatlp&utm_source=flyer&utm_medium=offlinefm&__hstc=81503688.00a68a67cf44626aaebb0ced2b174df2.1738831315238.1762202171358.1762244692250.63&__hssc=81503688.1.1762244692250&__hsfp=345756338)– **learn how to tackle each type of question strategically.  #### **4.  Set your baseline**  Take [GMAT™ Official Practice Exam 1 (FREE)](https://www.mba.com/exam-prep/%20gmat-official-starter-kit-practice-exams-1-and-2-free?utm_campaign=weu__Dec_gmat_weudirect_gmatlp&utm_source=flyer&utm_medium=offlinefm&__hstc=81503688.00a68a67cf44626aaebb0ced2b174df2.1738831315238.1762202171358.1762244692250.63&__hssc=81503688.1.1762244692250&__hsfp=345756338) first to understand your starting level and identify areas to improve.  #### **5.  Practice like it's real **  Simulate test day with [**GMAT™ Official Practice Exam 2 (FREE)**](https://www.mba.com/exam-prep/%20gmat-official-starter-kit-practice-exams-1-and-2-free?utm_campaign=weu__Dec_gmat_weudirect_gmatlp&utm_source=flyer&utm_medium=offlinefm&__hstc=81503688.00a68a67cf44626aaebb0ced2b174df2.1738831315238.1762202171358.1762244692250.63&__hssc=81503688.1.1762244692250&__hsfp=345756338)– experience the real test format, timing, and scoring.    ![1-Jan-19-2022-10-23-23-16-AM](https://start.gmat.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1-Jan-19-2022-10-23-23-16-AM.jpg?width=171&height=187&name=1-Jan-19-2022-10-23-23-16-AM.jpg) "Preparing for the GMAT and taking it was a great test that allowed me to prove to myself that I could overcome any challenge I would be faced with. Besides being crucial to join the Master Program I wanted to pursue - the QTEM -, it was excellent preparation for the future challenges in my academic and professional path." Catarina Martins FEP-U.Porto / QTEM Research Assistant, Bruegel - Economics Think Tank ![3-Jan-19-2022-10-23-23-03-AM](https://start.gmat.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3-Jan-19-2022-10-23-23-03-AM.jpg?width=178&height=178&name=3-Jan-19-2022-10-23-23-03-AM.jpg) “Taking the GMAT was a fascinating challenge, and preparing for it a wonderful learning experience. It highlights precisely the skills needed in both the QTEM degree and working as a consultant.” Øyvind Vennerød BI Norwegian Business School / QTEM Senior Analyst, Menon Economics ![Emma Michel](https://start.gmat.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Emma%20Michel.png?width=157&height=193&name=Emma%20Michel.png) "Taking GMAT was a great way to test my analytical skills. It helped me a lot when I applied for internships and had to take online tests."  Emma Michel EDHEC Business School / QTEM   ![MicrosoftTeams-image (5)](https://start.gmat.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(5).png?width=181&height=133&name=MicrosoftTeams-image%20(5).png) "Taking GMAT was a great way to test my analytical skills. It helped me a lot when I applied for internships and had to take online tests."  Po Ruei Huang Warwick Business School / QTEM ![2-Jan-19-2022-10-23-22-87-AM](https://start.gmat.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2-Jan-19-2022-10-23-22-87-AM.jpg?width=179&height=179&name=2-Jan-19-2022-10-23-22-87-AM.jpg) “Preparing for the GMAT boosted my ability to manage difficult tasks under time pressure - surely one of the most in-demand skills in today's job market." Francesco Odorizzi Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Management / QTEM Supply Chain Analyst, Last Mile at Amazon ### ![Claudia Capurso](https://start.gmat.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Claudia%20Capurso.png?width=181&height=184&name=Claudia%20Capurso.png) "GMAT teaches you how to work smarter, which is especially helpful in the academic and professional path ahead." Claudia Capurso Luiss Guido Carli University / QTEM   ### ![Tom Rigal](https://start.gmat.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tom%20Rigal.png?width=186&height=199&name=Tom%20Rigal.png) “The GMAT exam has been a true challenge for me, but at the same time a rewarding journey which strengthened my logical and analytical skills. It was certainly a good preparation to boost my profile before starting my professional career!” **Tom Rigal** Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management / QTEM |   |   |   |   | | --- | --- | --- | --- |