Change in the TAGE MAGE scale

At the start of 2025, the FNEGE (National Foundation for Business Management Education) is updating the TAGE MAGE test scale, the benchmark test for admission to more than fifty business schools outside of preparatory classes. What are the implications for candidates and how best to approach this change? PrepMyFuture, the official exam preparation service, provides you with essential answers.

What does the new scale actually change?

The major change is the removal of negative points for incorrect answers (compared to -1 point previously). From now on, only correct answers are counted. As before, no answer carries no penalty.

Why this evolution of the rating system?

In its communication, the FNEGE places this modernization within a process of evolving the test. The institution highlights a new scale that favors a more direct assessment of candidates' skills, with a more transparent and intuitive scoring system.

How to adapt your strategy in the face of this change ?

The absence of negative points naturally changes the approach to the test. The new strategy is clear: you must attempt to answer every question, even if you're unsure, without spending too much time on it. The ideal is to favor a logical approach by eliminating obviously incorrect answers. This method requires appropriate time management and targeted preparation.

What about scores obtained before 2025 ?

Scores obtained by the end of 2024 will be automatically converted to the new format. Candidates simply download their updated certificate directly from their TAGE MAGE personal space.

The new TAGE MAGE scale, by simplifying the evaluation of answers, aims to highlight candidates' skills in a more direct and equitable manner. This may seem daunting, but it's important to remember that this test is only one part of the admissions process. Academic records, experience, and motivation also play a decisive role in business school selection. This change therefore represents an opportunity for each candidate to rethink their strategy, take advantage of appropriate preparation, and maximize their chances of success throughout their studies.

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