GMAT Total Score and percentile ranking
The GMAT Total Score combines performance in Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning and Data Insights, giving each section equal weight. Its percentile describes how your performance compares with that of other test takers. A percentile is particularly helpful when an admissions profile quotes results from an earlier edition of the exam.
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The GMAT Total Score combines the results from all the sections of the GMAT, with equal weight for each. The current scale runs from 205 to 805. Alongside the score, the official interpretation guide explains the percentile, which tells you the percentage of test takers in the reference group who scored at or below your level.
Say an MBA class profile lists an average from the previous edition. Subtracting that figure from your current score could make a small point difference look meaningful across two different scales. Look up both results in the official concordance table and compare their relative standing before deciding what the class profile tells you.
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Frequently asked questions
Which sections contribute to the total?
Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning and Data Insights all contribute equally.
What does the percentile represent?
It indicates the percentage of the comparison group who received your score or a lower score.
How should I compare editions?
Use the official percentile comparison for the two scales.
Sources
- Understanding Your Score · Graduate Management Admission Council
