The Next Generation GMAT® is coming.

The GMAT is scheduled to change formats in June 2012. The new format will be very similar to the existing format. The biggest change to the exam is the addition of a new section, called Integrated Reasoning. The Integrated Reasoning section replaces one of the Analytical Writing Assessment prompts on the exam. There are no planned changes to the Quantitative or Verbal sections of the GMAT.

The Integrated Reasoning section requires information analysis, data interpretation and outcome evaluation. The section will provide test takers with data in a variety of formats, including graphs, charts, tables, and text.

The Integrated Reasoning will receive a separate score, similar to the Analytical Writing section of the GMAT. Verbal, Quantitative, and Total Scores will not change. The score scale is not yet available for the new Integrated Reasoning section.

Integrated Reasoning Question Formats

Table Analysis

Information is presented in table format and test takers are asked to determine the accuracy of statements made about the data. Test takers are able to interact with the table in ways similar to a spreadsheet.

Graphics Interpretation

Test takers are provided with data in graph format and are asked to accurately complete statements by selecting responses from a drop-down list.

Multi-Source Reasoning

Information is provided in two or three sources using text, tables, and charts. Test takers are asked to determine which information is relevant and asked to answer questions based on the multiple sources.

Two-Part Analysis

Test takers will be provided with data about two related items and will be asked to answer two components of a question about the related items.

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