How Do I Find an Old GMAT Score

If youve taken the GMAT in the past but set then misplaced or forgot your score because you delayed going to graduate or business school, take heart. If you took the test up to 10 years ago, you have options: There are ways to retrieve your old score.  If youre looking for an old GMAT score that is more than 10 years old, however, you may be out of luck. GMAT Score Basics A GMAT score, the score that you receive when you take the Graduate Management Admissions Test, is vital for gaining admission to  graduate programs. Many business schools use GMAT scores to make admissions decisions (as in who to let into business school and whom to reject). The Graduate Management Admission Council, which administers the test, keeps old GMAT scores for 10 years. After 10 years, youll have to take the exam again if you plan to attend business or graduate school. Considering that most graduate and management programs wont accept a GMAT score older than five years, youd have to retake it anyway, even if you retrieve your score for a GMAT you took more than half a decade ago. Retrieving  Your GMAT   Score If you took the GMAT a couple years ago and need to know your scores, you have a few options. You can create an account on the  GMAC  website. Youll be able to access your scores this way. If you previously registered but forgot your login information, you can reset your password. The GMAC also allows you to order old GMAT scores by phone, mail, fax or online, with different fees assessed for each method. There is also a $10 fee for every customer service phone call, so you can save money by requesting your score reports via email or the  online contact form. The GMACs contact information is: Email: GMATCandidateServicesAmericaspearson.comPhone: (toll-free): 1-800-717-GMAT 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. central time or 1-952-681-3680Fax: 1-952-681-3681 Tips and Hints The GMAC is always making improvements to the exam. The test you took even a few years ago is not identical to the one youd take today. For instance, if its been a long time—prior to the next generation GMAT introduced in 2012—you may not have taken the integrated  reasoning section, which can really show off your ability to  synthesize materials, analyze several facets to form an answer and solve complex multidimensional problems. The GMAC now also offers an  enhanced score report, which shows you  how you performed on specific skills tested in each section, how long it took you to answer each question, and how your skill level compares with other people who took the test from the past three years.   If you do decide to retake the GMAT, take the time to review the  parts of the test, such as the analytical writing assessment and verbal reasoning section, how the test is  scored, and even take a  sample GMAT test  or two and peruse other review materials to sharpen your skills.