The GMAT Focus Edition represents the biggest change to the GMAT in decades. Here's what you need to know:
**Key Changes:**
1. **Shorter Test**: Reduced from 3 hours 7 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes
2. **Fewer Questions**: 64 questions total (down from 80)
3. **No Essay**: Analytical Writing Assessment removed
4. **New Scoring**: Score range changes from 200-800 to 205-805
**Section Breakdown:**
- **Quantitative Reasoning**: 21 questions, 45 minutes
- **Verbal Reasoning**: 23 questions, 45 minutes
- **Data Insights**: 20 questions, 45 minutes
**Preparation Strategies:**
1. **Focus on Data Insights**: This new section combines IR and additional quant topics
2. **Practice Time Management**: Shorter test means faster pacing
3. **Emphasize Accuracy**: Fewer questions mean each one counts more
4. **Use Official Practice Materials**: GMAC's new prep resources are essential
The Focus Edition is designed to better assess the skills needed for modern business education.