GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)

The GMAT syllabus and pattern is the same worldwide, including America. Here's a breakdown:

Structure:

The exam consists of four sections:
⚫ Verbal Reasoning (36 questions, 65 minutes): Tests your reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and analytical writing skills.
⚫ Quantitative Reasoning (31 questions, 65 minutes): Assesses your ability to solve math problems using basic algebra, arithmetic, geometry, and data analysis.
⚫ Integrated Reasoning (12 questions, 30 minutes): Measures your ability to analyze and interpret multiple data sources (graphs, tables, charts) to answer questions.
⚫ Analytical Writing Assessment (1 essay, 30 minutes): Evaluates your written communication skills through an essay prompt.

Content:

Verbal Reasoning:
⚫ Reading Comprehension: Passages on various topics requiring analysis and inference.
⚫ Critical Reasoning: Arguments and claims requiring evaluation for logical flaws and soundness.
⚫ Sentence Correction: Identifying and correcting grammatical errors in sentences. (No longer tested as of January 2021)

Quantitative Reasoning:
⚫ Problem-Solving: Math word problems using algebra, arithmetic, geometry, and statistics.
⚫ Data Sufficiency: Assessing whether information provided is sufficient to solve a problem. (No longer tested as of January 2021)

Integrated Reasoning:
⚫ Multi-Source Reasoning: Analyzing information from multiple sources (charts, tables, graphs) to answer questions.
⚫ Table Analysis: Interpreting and drawing conclusions from data tables.
⚫ Graphics Interpretation: Analyzing and drawing conclusions from charts and graphs.

Analytical Writing Assessment:
⚫ Writing an essay analyzing an argument presented in a prompt.

Scoring:
⚫ Each section is scored on a scale of 0-60, with a total score ranging from 200 to 800.
⚫ The scoring algorithm adapts difficulty based on your performance, making it challenging but fair.

Additional Resources:
⚫ Official GMAT website: https://www.mba.com/
⚫ GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council): https://www.mba.com/

Remember:
⚫ There's no specific "American" version of the GMAT.
⚫ The syllabus and pattern are consistent worldwide.
⚫ Focus on understanding the content, practicing with official materials, and developing strong test-taking strategies.