One of the most common questions that I get from folks beginning their GMAT prep as we head to the end of 2024, is which section order is the best? Before the GMAT released the new version of the test at the end of 2023, I would always say "whatever you prefer, just make sure you stick to your order after your third practice exam". Now, with every section possessing a uniform length and scoring impact, as well as a rumored (and likely) section adaptivity impacting your overall score, there is a more specific approach to ordering the sections. However, it does still rely to a degree on your personal proficiency, and you should definitely still finalize your order by the time you finish your third practice exam at mba.com.
Best Section Order for the GMAT Focus Edition
