...Graduate Management Admission Test
Authentic GMAT Simulator

New launch window does not appear:
Our simulator software loads in a new window and some "pop-up blocking" software can prevent this new window from opening. If you do not see a new window open after clicking a launch button, disable any pop-up blocking software you may be running and try again.

How do I save and review my GMAT session results?
Don't worry, your results are automatically saved when you completed your exam and just before the scoring and explanation page.

• To review your results:
  • Simply enter your previously used access code in the 'Access Code' field and click the 'Login' button to load your previous session.

How can I simulate a GMAT exam that accounts for my approved disability?
The Graduate Management Admission Council makes several accommodations available to test takers with documented disabilities. Our software simulates the actual nonstandard options available to these candidates and allows them to practice under the true conditions they will experience on test day.

In order to initiate an exam session using an approved disability configuration, simply select the 'Disability Configuration' choice on the Options menu before clicking the 'Login' button on the first screen (Login Screen) of the Simulator. After setting the desired options, click the 'OK' button in the bottom right-hand corner to return to the 'Login Screen'. Note that disability configuration options can not be set or modified after logging into a new exam session.

What happens if I lose my network connection?
Our software is not affected by the loss of a network connection during an active session. The entire question pool is downloaded by the simulator software before your exam session begins.

Do I need to remain online while taking my GMAT exam in the simulator?
No, the entire question pool is downloaded by the simulator software before your exam session begins. After you successfully log in to the exam using your access code, you may disconnect your network connection if you desire. At the conclusion of the exam session, you will be prompted to reconnect in order to save your session results.

Still having problems?
Please feel free to contact us for assistance: support@catprep.com

Current Version: Simulator v4.0.2 released on 6/12/2008

We haven't had any issues reported with the current release of the Simulator. If you experience any difficulty, please let us know. We'll be happy to help!

What is an access code and how do I use it?
Before our software will generate your unique exam session, you must enter a valid and unused access code on the session "Login" screen. Once the software validates this access code, it will be used to generate your simulated session from the current question pool and can not be used again. After you complete the simulated GMAT exam session, your used access code will be associated with your saved session data. You will need to enter this access code anytime you wish to load your saved session in order to review your score, the questions you received, the answer explanations, etc..

Our GMAT simulator software works in the same way as the actual GMAT exam by generating a custom exam session for each user by selecting questions from a large question pool according to the performance of the test taker. We have divided our question pool into five parts to insure five completely independent testing sessions. We recommend that users only complete one simulated exam session per question pool, because you are likely to encounter duplicate questions if you sit for a simulated exam session from the same question pool twice and perform similarly.

However, any valid unused access code can be used to login to the GMAT simulator software while using any of the five question pools. So, if you buy a pack of three access codes, they can be used to generate three unique simulated sessions, one from each question pool, or they can be used to generate three sessions from the same question pool. Nothing prevents you from sitting for multiple simulated sessions from the same question pool.

Access codes are not tied to a particular question pool and remain valid indefinitely. Your saved simulated exam session will also remain available indefinitely. To review a previously completed exam session, follow these instructions.

Do you charge for shipping?
No, we do not charge for shipping. Our software is downloadable, so it isn't necessary to ship anything. If you are unable to download our software, please contact us using the 'GMAT Support' link on the menu to the left.

How may I pay for my registration and is it secure?
CATPrep.com protects your financial information with industry-leading security and fraud prevention systems. Your financial information is never stored by our payment processing system. Instead, it is passed in encrypted form directly from your webbrowser to our backend credit card processor. Once your payment is complete, you will be emailed a receipt for any transaction.

Most purchases with major credit cards are handled directly from our secure server. However, we also offer express checkout by Paypal and support other payment options through Kagi, which accepts many forms of payment worldwide in various currencies. If you are unable to purchase our software using either of these providers, please contact us using the 'GMAT Support' link on the menu to the left for alternative arrangements.

When you purchase access codes to our software using this site, your personal payment information is sent directly to the payment processor over an encrypted connection. We never see or handle this data and its security is guaranteed by payment processor you selected to transact your payment. For more information, you can read about PayPal's security measures here or Kagi's buyer's FAQ here.

Does your software come with a guarantee?
CATPrep is committed to customer satisfaction and will make every effort to address any concern raised by our users. We will generally refund 100% of the purchase price of any access code for our software for users who express dissatisfaction with their purchase. We are able to offer this satisfaction guarantee due to the fact that our software is currently used by students and course instructors worldwide and we are confident of the quality of our products and services.

What type of computer is required to use your software?
Our software runs on all modern computer systems and all major operating systems and web browsers. We support Macintosh OS/X, all Microsoft Windows platforms, Linux, Unix, and OS/2. If you are unsure of our support for your computer platform, please email us using the 'GMAT Support' link on the menu to the left.

While our software is compatible with all major webbrowsers including Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Opera, Safari, AOL, and others, we recommend the freely available Firefox browser. Click the button below to install Firefox now:

Will someone grade my analyical writing section essays?
In order to fully simulate your actual test experience, our software does include the Analytical Writing section of the GMAT. However, this section has no bearing on the comprehensive score of your real exam or our simulated exam. Thus, in order to keep your costs as low as possible we do not grade these sections by default.

If you wish, we can arrange for a private tutor to grade your completed essays, but this service requires an additional payment to cover the individual tutor's fees. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Will I encounter identical questions within your exams?
No, never. Each of our question pools contains completely independent sets of questions and you will never encounter identical questions amongst our exam offerings. Even our free demo exam contains a completely independent set of original questions and answers.