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Features Test Center Online
Structure Four sections, to be completed in the order of your choosing: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Integrated Reasoning, and Analytical Writing Assessment. There are two optional 8-minute breaks.
Duration 3 hours, 7 minutes (plus 30 minutes for check-in)
Scoring Your Official Score Report displays your Total Score, section scores, and your percentile ranking. Your unofficial score appears on screen upon completion of the exam.
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Availability		 Available up to 7 days a week and can be scheduled up to 6 months in advance. Available around the clock and can be scheduled up to 6 months in advance.
Cost Fees based on location and currency. See Exam Payment for details.
Reschedule and Cancel Fees based on location, currency, and advance notice.
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Exam Attempts 5 attempts in a rolling 12-month period and 8 attempts in a lifetime.
Scratch Work Resources A 5-page laminated booklet and two dry erase markers are provided. You may use your own physical whiteboard and you will have access to an online whiteboard.
Accommodations Additional testing time, breaks, and access to other resources. Additional test time and extended break times.
Viewing Your Score View your unofficial score immediately following the exam. Official Score Reports can be accessed on your mba.com account typically within seven business days (but may take up to 20 business days).
Score Validity Scores are valid for five years.
Score Sending Select up to five programs to receive your Official Score Report at no charge. Additional score reports are available for a fee. Send five free score reports to programs within 48 hours of receiving your Official Score Report. Additional score reports are available for a fee.
 

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