Can You Still Take the Old “Classic” GMAT?
No. The old GMAT, now commonly called the GMAT Classic, has been retired. The current version of the exam — originally launched as the GMAT Focus Edition and now referred to simply as the GMAT — is the only version available to new test-takers.
One of the easiest ways to distinguish between the two exams is the scoring scale. The GMAT Classic used a total score range of 200–800, while the current GMAT uses a range of 205–805. As a result, GMAT Classic scores always end in 0, while current GMAT scores always end in 5.
If you already have a valid GMAT Classic score, you do not necessarily need to retake the exam just because the format changed. GMAT scores remain valid for five years from the test date, and schools continue to accept valid GMAT Classic scores during that period.
For more information about score validity, see [LINK: How Long Are GMAT Scores Valid?] If you’re taking the exam for the first time, you’ll need to take the current version of the GMAT. For a broader overview of the exam, see [LINK: What is the GMAT].
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Can you still take the Classic GMAT?
No. The GMAT Classic has been retired, and the current GMAT is the only version available to new test-takers.
Is my old GMAT score still good?
Yes. GMAT scores remain valid for five years from your test date.
