Can I take the GMAT exam multiple times?

Yes, you can take the GMAT exam multiple times. There is no limit to the number of times you can take the exam. However, there are a few restrictions and guidelines to keep in mind.

Restrictions and guidelines:
- You can take the GMAT exam once every 16 days and no more than five times in a rolling 12-month period.
- If you have already taken the exam three times in a single year, you will have to wait until the next calendar year to take it again.
- There is no limit to the number of times you can take the GMAT overall, but excessive retakes may raise questions about your commitment and preparation to business schools.

How is the score reporting handled?

Automatic Score Reporting
- After completing the GMAT exam, you will see your unofficial scores for the Verbal, Quantitative, Integrated Reasoning, and Analytical Writing sections.
- You have two minutes to decide whether to accept or cancel your scores.
- If you choose to accept your scores, they will be sent automatically to the programs you selected before the exam.

Selecting Score Recipients
- Before the exam, you can select up to five programs to receive your official GMAT scores.
- You can select these programs for free on the day of the exam.
- If you decide to send your scores after the exam, you may have to pay a fee for each additional program.

Score Validity and Reporting
- GMAT scores are valid for five years.
- You can request additional score reports to be sent to other programs at any time during the validity period.
- Each score report includes your entire GMAT exam history, including canceled scores and scores from the past five years.

Overall, you have the flexibility to take the GMAT exam multiple times, but it is important to consider the restrictions and guidelines. Additionally, score reporting is handled through automatic score reporting and the option to select score recipients before or after the exam.