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Average GMAT Scores Percentiles

Trying to make sense of your GMAT score report? Or wondering what scores to shoot for when you take your exam? Read on for a breakdown of average GMAT scores and percentiles, an explanation of what they mean, and tips on how to achieve a higher score.

Average GMAT Scores Percentiles

GMAT Average Scores and Percentile Rankings

The GMAT includes five scores: the total score, which reflects performance on the verbal and quantitative sections, and one score for each of the four sections of the exam. Along with each score, you'll receive a percentile ranking, which indicates how well you performed compared to your peers within a three-year window. For example, if you receive a 90% percentile ranking, you performed better than 90% of all students who took the test during the past three years.

Average GMAT Scores

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Percentile Rankings

Total score percentile rankings:

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Why These Numbers Matter

Business schools use GMAT scores and percentile rankings to determine admission eligibility. The minimum score or percentile ranking you'll need depends on the schools to which you plan to apply. At the schools where students have the highest GMAT scores, the average total score is 715 or higher. But for many business schools, the threshold can be lower.