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Executive Assessment Test: Your Complete Guide
The Executive Assessment (EA) is a computer-administered, standardized test that was introduced in 2016 and is required for admissions to many Executive MBA programs. Like the GMAT, which is used for admission to standard, full-time MBA programs, the Executive Assessment test is designed by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). When creating the Executive Assessment, GMAC gathers input from business programs around the world — the very institutions that look at Executive Assessment scores in assessing candidates for their programs.With that in mind, let’s first take a closer look at what skills the Executive Assessment tests and why people take the exam. Then, I’ll answer some of the most common questions about the EA exam, including which schools accept it, how to register for both the in-person and online test, how much the EA costs, what the structure of the exam is, how many times you can take it, and how to study for it.
What Does the Executive Assessment Test?
The Executive Assessment exam bills itself as a “readiness assessment” designed to provide schools with a snapshot of the real-world, workplace skills of management-level business professionals applying to Executive MBA (EMBA) programs.In other words, the EA tests your readiness for business school by testing the skills and knowledge that seasoned business professionals use on a regular basis for their jobs. These skills include data analysis, critical thinking, logical reasoning, English grammar and reading skills, and basic, high school-level math skills such as arithmetic and algebra.
The EA tests these skills via Integrated Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning questions that appear in multiple formats and cover a broad range of topics. We’ll discuss exactly what those topics are in detail in the section on how the EA is structured. For now, the important thing to keep in mind is that, if you are considering taking the Executive Assessment, chances are you already have many of the skills necessary to perform well on the exam.
So, let’s explore exactly who should sit for the EA test — and who shouldn’t.
Who Can Take the Executive Assessment?
The Executive Assessment test was originally designed specifically for applicants to Executive MBA (EMBA) programs. So, the EA test is not for people with relatively limited work experience who are planning to apply to full-time MBA programs. On the other hand, if you are an experienced business professional who has been working full-time for several years, and you are looking to take your career to the next level with an MBA, you may need to take the Executive Assessment.
It’s important to note that while the EA test is accepted, for the most part, only for Executive MBA programs, there are some non-Executive MBA programs that may accept the EA from experienced applicants. For example, some part-time and weekend MBA programs accept EA scores from applicants with significant work experience, and select full-time and specialized master’s programs — for example, in Finance, Accounting, or Data Analytics — accept the EA.
It’s also important to note that there is no standard pre-requisite for eligibility to sit for the EA test or to apply to EMBA programs. GMAC, the EA test-maker, allows anyone who wants to (and who pays the registration fee) to sit for the exam, and business schools all have their own requirements (ex. minimum work experience) for EMBA program eligibility.
Generally speaking, however, EMBA programs tend to require applicants to have anywhere from 5 to 10 years of full-time work experience. Different programs may have different requirements for how many years of that experience have to be at the management level. Some schools may specify only a minimum number of years of full-time employment at any level. Others may require a minimum number of years and current full-time employment.
Every program is different, so be sure to research eligibility requirements on the individual websites of the programs you plan to apply to, and if you need clarification on anything, don’t hesitate to reach out to the school admissions offices.
Which Schools Accept Executive Assessment Scores?
An increasing number of schools around the globe accept the Executive Assessment for entrance into some of their business degree programs. Those institutions include top business schools such as Wharton, Kellogg, Chicago Booth, Yale, Duke Fuqua, Berkeley Haas, Columbia Business School, INSEAD, HEC Paris, and many others.Keep in mind that not every Executive MBA program requires an Executive Assessment score for admission, and schools have varying requirements regarding which entrance exams are required (GMAT, GRE, and/or EA). The GMAC website features a list of schools and programs that accept the Executive Assessment test, but of course, you should always check the individual websites of the programs you’re interested in to get updated information about their requirements. Don’t assume that because GMAC doesn’t list a particular program on their website, you can be certain that program doesn’t require EA scores for admission. Do your research!
That said, many business schools use the Executive Assessment score as one factor in determining an applicant’s readiness for their EMBA programs (along with work experience, recommendations, etc.). Some programs may also evaluate your EA score to determine how they can help you close any skill gaps and be as successful as possible in their program.
How Do I Register for the Executive Assessment Test?
The Executive Assessment exam is administered year-round at more than 600 test centers worldwide, and online administration of the exam is currently available for test-takers in most locations who wish to take the exam remotely. (Check GMAC’s website to stay up to date on how long online administration will be available, since availability may depend on how the pandemic continues to affect testing sites.) Note that because of local regulations, the Executive Assessment Online is not available in Mainland China, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, and South Sudan.For either in-person or remote administration of the exam, you can register easily on the GMAC website. Simply create an Executive Assessment account using your email address. You’ll be asked to create an account profile by providing some basic personal information. Then, you’ll have the option to select programs to send your EA scores to (you can do this after your exam, if you prefer), select how you want to take the exam (either at home or in a test center), and schedule your test appointment. Note that if in the past you created an mba.com account — to, say, register for the GMAT — you do not need to create a new one for the Executive Assessment. Anything service you access on GMAC’s website can be managed through a single account.
Importantly, you can choose to take the Executive Assessment at home even if test centers in your area are open. The online option is currently open to all test-takers who wish to sit for the Executive Assessment, regardless of whether test centers near them have reopened.
If you do elect to sit for the exam at a test center, you’ll be able to select from a list of test center locations, dates, and times. And whether you decide to take the exam at home or at a test center, you can sit for your exam as soon as 24 hours after completing your registration.
Additionally, if you select score recipients at the time of your registration but later would like to change your selections, you can do so in your online account any time prior to your test appointment. And if you decide after your exam that there are additional schools to which you’d like to send your scores, you can log into your account and do so for free. However, you cannot edit any pre-exam score recipient selections after your exam; you can only select additional ones.
Once you select your test date, you will be asked to pay a registration fee in order to complete your registration. Let’s talk about that next.
How Much Does the Executive Assessment Cost?
No matter where or how you take the Executive Assessment test, the cost of registering for it is the same: $350 USD. Furthermore, GMAC accepts only the following debit and credit cards as forms of payment: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and JCB.One of the nice things about taking an exam that caters to busy working professionals is that GMAC allows you to reschedule your Executive Assessment for free up to 48 hours before your scheduled test appointment.
To read the complete article, view my full article on Target Test Prep’s blog.
28 Oct 2021, 16:03
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Thanks for posting. How many times can one take the Executive Assessment?
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28 Oct 2021, 16:31
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Hi All,
Currently, you can take the Executive Assessment up to 4 times (2 at a Test Center and 2 in the At-home/online format). You can learn all about the EA from the Official website here:
https://www.gmac.com/executive-assessment/about
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
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Currently, you can take the Executive Assessment up to 4 times (2 at a Test Center and 2 in the At-home/online format). You can learn all about the EA from the Official website here:
https://www.gmac.com/executive-assessment/about
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
