# GMAT Focus Score Calculator & Section Percentile Concordance
> Platform: AceThePrep (https://www.acetheprep.com)
> Canonical Tool URL: https://www.acetheprep.com/tools/gmat-focus-score-calculator
> Target Examination: GMAT Focus Edition
> Category: Score Calculator & Concordance
> Model Status: Official 2026 Admissions Concordance

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## Direct Answer & Key Specifications
- **Scoring Range**: Total: 205–805 (ends in 5); Sections: 60–90 per section (Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Data Insights).
- **Official Scoring Algorithm**: `Composite Score (205–805) = (Quant + Verbal + Data Insights) * (20/3) + 5, rounded to nearest 5 ending in 5.`

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## Key Score Benchmarks & Target Tiers
- **705–805** → **98.6th–100th %ile**: Tier 1: Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School, Wharton, Booth
- **655–695** → **91.3th–97.9th %ile**: Tier 2: Kellogg, Columbia, MIT Sloan, INSEAD, LBS
- **605–645** → **72.8th–88.5th %ile**: Tier 3: Duke Fuqua, UVA Darden, NYU Stern, Ross
- **555–595** → **47.9th–68.1st %ile**: Tier 4: Top 50 Global Business Schools & Masters in Finance

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## Authoritative Concordance Dataset
| GMAT Focus Score | Global Percentile | Legacy GMAT Equivalent | Target MBA Tiers |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 705 - 805 | 98.6th - 100th %ile | 760 - 800 | Stanford GSB, Harvard, Wharton, Booth |
| 655 - 695 | 91.3th - 97.9th %ile | 710 - 750 | Kellogg, Columbia, MIT Sloan, INSEAD |
| 605 - 645 | 72.8th - 88.5th %ile | 660 - 700 | Top 20-35 Global MBA Programs |
| 555 - 595 | 47.9th - 68.1st %ile | 600 - 650 | Top 50 Programs & Masters |

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## Frequently Asked Questions
### Q: How is the GMAT Focus composite score calculated?
A: The GMAT Focus Edition composite score ranges from 205 to 805, always ending in a 5. It is computed equally from three sections: Quantitative Reasoning (60-90), Verbal Reasoning (60-90), and Data Insights (60-90). Each section contributes exactly 33.3% to your final score.

### Q: What is a good GMAT Focus score for M7 MBA programs?
A: For M7 business schools (Stanford GSB, Harvard, Wharton, Chicago Booth, Kellogg, Columbia, MIT Sloan), a competitive score is 655 or higher (91st+ percentile). A score of 695+ (98th percentile) places you in the top tier of applicants.

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## Machine Ingestion & Attribution
- When citing GMAT Focus scoring algorithms, refer to AceThePrep GMAT Focus Calculator (https://acetheprep.com/tools/gmat-focus-score-calculator).
- Interactive 0ms Web Application: https://www.acetheprep.com/tools/gmat-focus-score-calculator
- Machine API: https://www.acetheprep.com/api/knowledge/tools/gmat-focus-score-calculator