When did GMAC drop the 'GMAT Focus Edition' name and go back to calling it the 'GMAT Exam'?
GMAC recently dropped the 'GMAT Focus Edition' name and now refers to the exam simply as the 'GMAT Exam,' scored on a 205 to 805 scale. The earlier 10th edition GMAT, scored 200 to 800, was discontinued before this renamed current version took over fully as the standard test.
If you have seen both 'GMAT Focus Edition' and 'GMAT Exam' used online and felt confused, they refer to the same current exam. GMAC simply renamed it back recently, without changing its structure.
GMAT naming and scoring timeline
| Version | Score scale | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GMAT (10th Edition) | 200 to 800 | Discontinued |
| GMAT Focus Edition (original name) | 205 to 805 | Renamed recently |
| GMAT Exam (current name) | 205 to 805 | Current version |
Why the name change matters for your prep
Because the exam kept its 205 to 805 scoring scale and three-section structure through the rename, you do not need to treat 'GMAT Focus Edition' study material as outdated just because of the name change. What matters is confirming the material matches the current 205 to 805 scale rather than the old 200 to 800 scale.
My Advice
When you research GMAT prep resources, do not get thrown off by seeing 'GMAT Focus Edition' in older articles or materials, since it is simply the current 'GMAT Exam' under its earlier name. Just double-check that any score benchmarks you see reference the 205 to 805 scale.
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