Executive Assessment for Schools

EA Resource Center

Everything you need to learn about the EA in one place.

GMAC has developed tools for you to learn about and promote the Executive Assessment (EA). The resources here can also be shared with students at your school/in your program. 

Presentations
 
 

For Educators: Inside the EA Exam

New to the EA exam? This overview of the EA is for school professionals who want to learn more about how it can fast-track your admissions process and close the yield gap. Includes a comprehensive list of schools that currently accept the exam. (Updated June 2026)

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For Learners: Inside the EA Exam

This comprehensive presentation breaks down everything business school candidates need to know about the EA. From section-by-section content analysis and unique exam features to scoring insights and targeted preparation strategies. (Updated June 2026)

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Flyers & Reports
 

Overview: EA Exam

Everything about the EA's structure, content, and key benefits for your applicant pipeline. (Updated June 2026)

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Meet the GMAC Assessment Portfolio

Did you know? GMAC provides three assessment solutions that all work towards helping you achieve one goal: building a strong, diverse, classroom-ready cohorot. Learn more about the GMAT exam, EA exam, and Business Fundamentals work together to improve your admissions outcomes. (Updated June 2026)

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EA Exam Predictive Validity

New research from GMAC shows that the Executive Assessment (EA) is a strong predictor of academic success in graduate business programs, outperforming both individual section scores and undergraduate GPA alone. (Updated June 2026)

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Other Resources
 

Validity Study

Be a part of the Predictive Validity Study and determine how your admissions process is working.

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Predicting Success in Part-Time MBA Programs: A Study of Executive Assessment (2020)

In this study, the predictive validity of the EA scores and undergraduate grade point average (UGPA) were analyzed for four part-time MBA (PTMBA) programs.

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Candidate Profiles (2025)

View the mean Executive Assessment scores and mean age of candidates in each region.

Global

United States

China

Europe