Admission tests

GMAT

Definition
Preparing for the test
Timetable and rooms
Registration and fees
Scores
Sending scores to HEC Montréal 

  

Definition

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) assesses a person’s ability to reason and analyze. It measures certain skills that are essential to success in management studies.

The GMAT is divided into four sections. One section involves writing a text, whereas the other three sections consist of multiple-choice questions.

  

Preparing for the test

Candidates are highly encouraged to prepare well before attempting the GMAT, ideally several weeks before the test date. For information, refer to the official GMAT site.

HEC Montréal also offers a preparation workshop (offered in French only) for those who wish to hone certain math concepts.

  

Timetable and rooms

The GMAT is offered at test centres. It cannot be taken at HEC Montréal.
For information, refer to the official GMAT site.
  

Registration and fees

Candidates are encouraged to register for the test several weeks before the admission application deadline (French only).

For information, refer to the official GMAT site.

    

Scores

Test Scores are considered an important part of a candidate’s application file. Although HEC Montréal does not require a minimum test score for admission to the program, a score of 625 or more is considered a plus in the analysis of a candidate’s application.
      

Sending scores to HEC Montréal

Candidates should read the procedure for sending scores to HEC Montréal electronically.

The codes used for HEC Montréal are as follows: 

Ph.D.	OBB-12-40
MBA in Action	OBB-12-18
One-Year MBA	OBB-12-60
M.Sc.	OBB-12-92