The IE Admissions Department has a rigorous selection process and for most programs, one of the steps along is the Admissions Test.
The aim of this test is to help us find the most suitable candidates by measuring different skill sets. Overall in the Admissions Process, we take a holistic approach when evaluating each application in order to bring in the most talented people into our international classrooms.
Depending on the program of choice you may take the GMAT, GRE, CFA, CAIA or our own IE Global Admissions test (ieGAT). We encourage you to visit the Admissions Section of the program of your choice for further details and Admission Test requirements. Please consider that not all programs ask for a test, others may accept more than one, while others have a specific test requirement.
The exam consists of six different tasks adapted to the program each candidate is interested in. Some of the skills tested include applied numeracy, verbal and numerical comprehension and reasoning as well as logical abstract reasoning.
The candidates will analyze relevant numerical and verbal data that describe specific economic circumstances, and will answer a set of related questions. The verbal reasoning questions assess verbal comprehension and the ability to distinguish information of greatest importance. The numerical questions assess quantitative reasoning and mastery of basic mathematical calculations.
TOTAL DURATION: From 1,5h to 2 h - Including instructions and practice
*Please note that the examples do not represent all tests included in the IeGAT.
In order to take the ieGAT, you should register for the date that best suits you. Please bear in mind that to be able to sit the ieGAT you must have started your online application, including the payment of the application fee.
The IE Global Admissions Test (ieGAT)* has been developed as a means of determining a candidate’s ability to make challenging, high-level decisions in a high-stakes environment. You will receive additional information once you register for the Test.
No, the ieGAT can only be taken once, however you can still present a GMAT or a GRE score.
Yes, but to be able to sit the ieGAT, you must have 25% of your application completed, including the payment of the application fee.
The ieGAT is applicable for most masters programs at IE. For specific requirements please check the “Admissions” section on the website for your program of interest or write to admissions@ie.edu
Yes, the admissions committee evaluates both the GMAT and the ieGAT score in cases where both are submitted with an application. If you have already taken the GMAT, we would strongly recommend presenting the GMAT score report with your application.
The estimated time of the ieGAT session lies between 1,5 to 2 hours.
Questions should be addressed before the exam begins. An IE representative will be present during the entire test session to assist candidates with any issues they might have. Please be aware that once the test starts we will not take questions related to the content of the exam.
No; the ieGAT is designed in such a way that each question and section both analyze different intellectual capacities of the test taker while also factoring in various aspects of the program being applied to.
This is not a problem since the ieGAT measures precision as well as speed. You should always try to give as many correct answers as possible.
Yes, the total score is a result of precision and speed.
No, scores are dependent on both the number of questions you answer and the accuracy of the responses provided.
Yes, but we advise you not to rely too heavily on this tool due to the time limitations.
No.
The IE Global Admissions Test (ieGAT) cannot be prepared for. Thus, any website claiming to offer ieGAT preparation is not affiliated with IE.
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