The GMAT Focus Edition, launched in late 2023, represents a significant shift from the classic GMAT format. The scoring scale has moved from the traditional 200-800 range to a 205-805 range. All scores end in the digit 5 to differentiate them clearly from the legacy version.
How Your Score is Calculated
Your total GMAT Focus score is derived from three equally weighted sections:
Quantitative Reasoning: Measures algebraic and arithmetic foundational knowledge.
Verbal Reasoning: Measures reading comprehension and critical reasoning.
Data Insights: Measures the ability to analyze and interpret data in various formats.
Each section is scored on a fixed scale of 60 to 90. Unlike the old GMAT, where the Integrated Reasoning score did not contribute to the total score, the Data Insights section in the Focus Edition is a core component of your 205-805 total score.
Realistic Scoring Example
If a candidate achieves the following section scores:
Quant: 82
Verbal: 83
Data Insights: 80
The estimated total score would be approximately 655. This score puts the candidate in a high percentile, roughly equivalent to a 710 on the old GMAT scale.
What is a Good GMAT Focus Score?
Because the scale is new, percentiles are the most important metric for business school admissions. A score of 645 is currently roughly equivalent to the 700 mark on the legacy GMAT (top 10-15% of testers). Scores above 705 are considered elite, placing you in the top 1-3% of global test-takers.
function calculateGMATScore() {
var q = parseFloat(document.getElementById('quantScore').value);
var v = parseFloat(document.getElementById('verbalScore').value);
var di = parseFloat(document.getElementById('diScore').value);
var resultContainer = document.getElementById('gmatResultContainer');
var scoreDisplay = document.getElementById('totalGmatScore');
var percentileDisplay = document.getElementById('scorePercentile');
if (isNaN(q) || isNaN(v) || isNaN(di) || q 90 || v 90 || di 90) {
alert("Please enter valid section scores between 60 and 90.");
return;
}
// GMAT Focus Scoring Logic:
// The three sections are equally weighted.
// Range: 205 – 805 (Increments of 10)
// Min sum: 60+60+60 = 180 (Score 205)
// Max sum: 90+90+90 = 270 (Score 805)
// Points spread: (270 – 180) = 90 sum points spread over 600 total points.
// Formula: 205 + ((sum – 180) / 90) * 600
var sum = q + v + di;
var rawScore = 205 + ((sum – 180) / 90) * 600;
// Round to the nearest score ending in 5
// This means we round to the nearest 10, then ensure it ends in 5.
var roundedScore = Math.round((rawScore – 5) / 10) * 10 + 5;
// Ensure bounds
if (roundedScore > 805) roundedScore = 805;
if (roundedScore = 755) percentileText = "Top 1% (Highly Competitive)";
else if (roundedScore >= 705) percentileText = "Top 3-5% (Elite Score)";
else if (roundedScore >= 645) percentileText = "Top 15% (Target for M7 Schools)";
else if (roundedScore >= 605) percentileText = "Top 30% (Solid Score)";
else percentileText = "Developing Score";
percentileDisplay.innerHTML = "Estimated Percentile: " + percentileText;
resultContainer.style.display = "block";
// Smooth scroll to result
resultContainer.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'nearest' });
}