<h2>What Changed with the GMAT Focus Edition</h2> <p>The GMAT Focus Edition, launched in late 2023 and now the only version of the GMAT, is significantly different from the Classic. Key changes: no Sentence Correction questions, no Geometry in Quant, a new Data Insights section combining Integrated Reasoning and data literacy, and a shorter exam (2h15m vs 3h30m). Scores now range from 205–805.</p> <h2>The Three Sections Explained</h2> <p><strong>Quantitative Reasoning (21 questions, 45 min):</strong> Problem Solving only — no more Data Sufficiency in its own section. Topics: Algebra, Arithmetic, Word Problems, Statistics. Geometry has been entirely removed.</p> <p><strong>Verbal Reasoning (23 questions, 45 min):</strong> Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning only. Sentence Correction is gone. This actually rewards students who are strong readers and logical thinkers over those who memorised grammar rules.</p> <p><strong>Data Insights (20 questions, 45 min):</strong> This is the new section. It includes Data Sufficiency (moved from Quant), Multi-Source Reasoning, Table Analysis, Graphics Interpretation, and Two-Part Analysis. It's the highest-ROI section to study because most candidates neglect it.</p> <h2>The 90-Day Focus Edition Study Plan</h2> <p><strong>Weeks 1–3 (Foundation):</strong> Official GMAT prep materials only. Complete OG Focus Edition and both practice exams. Identify your baseline by section.</p> <p><strong>Weeks 4–7 (Targeted Practice):</strong> Drill your weakest section daily. For most candidates this is Data Insights — spend 45 min/day on DI question types. For Verbal, read one editorial (Economist, FT) daily and practise identifying argument structures.</p> <p><strong>Weeks 8–11 (Full-Length Practice):</strong> Take one full practice test per week under timed conditions. Review every mistake with an error log. Identify patterns — are you missing the same question type repeatedly?</p> <p><strong>Week 12 (Final Tune):</strong> Light review only. No new content. Focus on confidence and timing strategy.</p> <h2>Data Insights: Your Competitive Advantage</h2> <p>Because Data Insights is new, most prep resources are thin on DI practice. The candidates who crack 715+ are those who master DI. The section tests whether you can evaluate the sufficiency of data — not just calculate an answer. For Data Sufficiency questions: always test the statements independently before testing them together. The classic traps are assuming what you know from Statement 1 while evaluating Statement 2, and overlooking edge cases (zero, negatives, non-integers).</p> <h2>Target Score and Programme Selection</h2> <p>Top 10 MBA programmes (Harvard, Wharton, Stanford GSB) average GMAT Focus scores of 740+. However, a 700+ with a compelling application narrative is competitive at most M7 schools. Use your practice test variance to understand your realistic target range before sitting the official exam.</p>