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Executive Assessment
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About this exam
The Executive Assessment (EA) is a GMAC admissions assessment used by many executive MBA and other graduate business programs, particularly for experienced professionals. It helps admissions teams evaluate academic readiness alongside an applicant’s work experience, goals, recommendations, and other application materials; it does not determine admission by itself. There is no single admissions standard shared by all schools, so candidates should check the requirements of each program they are considering, including whether the EA is accepted or recommended.
The EA has three sections: Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning. The current format is 40 questions in 90 minutes, with 30 minutes for each section. Integrated Reasoning includes Multi-Source Reasoning, Graphics Interpretation, Table Analysis, and Two-Part Analysis; Verbal covers reading comprehension and critical reasoning, while Quantitative tests core math and quantitative problem-solving. A focused review of these areas, followed by timed practice and careful review of answer explanations, can help candidates identify gaps and improve pacing.
How to prepare for the Executive Assessment
- Review each Integrated Reasoning question type separately. Practice extracting relevant details from multiple sources, charts, and tables, and check that you understand every condition in Two-Part Analysis questions.
- Refresh core quantitative skills and verbal reasoning. Work on accuracy with arithmetic and algebra, then practice evaluating arguments and answering reading-comprehension questions using evidence from the passage.
- Build a realistic 90-minute study routine with timed sets and review after each session. Use official GMAC Executive Assessment materials to understand the current format, and confirm each target school’s admissions requirements.
FAQ
Who should take the Executive Assessment?
The EA is designed for experienced professionals applying to executive MBA and other graduate management programs that accept it. The test itself does not impose a universal minimum work-experience requirement, but each school sets its own application criteria and decides which assessments it accepts.
What is the format of the Executive Assessment?
The current EA format has 40 questions across Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning. Candidates have 90 minutes in total, with 30 minutes allotted to each section. Check GMAC’s official information for any format updates before your test.
What subjects should I study for the Executive Assessment?
Review Integrated Reasoning question types—including Multi-Source Reasoning, Graphics Interpretation, Table Analysis, and Two-Part Analysis—along with quantitative problem-solving, reading comprehension, and critical reasoning. Timed practice and reviewing why answers are correct or incorrect can help you decide what to study next.