Executive Assessment

The assessment is 90 minutes long and includes three sections: Integrated Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. GMAC describes the content as measuring higher-order reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills rather than specialized business knowledge, which is why the assessment is positioned for experienced professionals rather than recent graduates.

It is designed specifically for the experienced professional. GMAC states that it values the knowledge and real-world experience candidates bring to a program, and that part-time, full-time, hybrid, and EMBA programs around the world use it as an acceptance assessment. If you already have substantial work experience and want a shorter, less preparation-heavy admissions test, the EA is aimed at you.

GMAC reports that nearly two-thirds of candidates spend approximately four weeks preparing for test day. That figure is a self-reported average, not a guarantee - your own timeline depends on how recently you have done quantitative and verbal reasoning work. A realistic approach is to take a full practice set early, identify your weakest section, and concentrate your remaining weeks there.

You have both options. GMAC states the assessment is offered online and at a test center, and advises taking it where you feel most comfortable and confident. If you choose online, verify your equipment and room requirements in advance; if you choose a test center, confirm the location and appointment time when you register.

This page does not publish a scoring scale or a passing threshold, and there is no single universal cut score - programs set their own expectations for admitted candidates. Check the admissions requirements of each program you are applying to, and consult GMAC's official results information for how scores are reported before you set a target.

GMAC highlights easy rescheduling options as one of the convenience features of the EA, so moving your appointment is straightforward if your plans change. Specific retake limits, waiting periods, and any fees are set by GMAC policy and are not stated on this page - confirm the current rules in your GMAC account or the official FAQ before you rely on them.

Start with a timed mixed practice set so you see how all three sections feel under the 90-minute clock, then sequence your study around your weakest area. Integrated Reasoning rewards careful data interpretation, while Verbal and Quantitative reward sustained reasoning accuracy. Because the whole assessment is only 90 minutes, pacing practice across sections matters as much as content review.

Two failures dominate. First, over-preparing on content trivia instead of practicing reasoning under time pressure - the EA is short, so stamina and pacing decide more outcomes than memorization. Second, delaying any full-length timed practice until the final week, which hides pacing problems until it is too late to fix them. Build at least one timed run in early.

Registration is handled through GMAC's Executive Assessment website, where you create an account, choose an online or test-center appointment, and pay the exam fee. This page does not state the current fee, so check the official registration page for the price in your region before booking, and confirm any rescheduling charges at the same time.