GMAC Business Writing Assessment

GMAC™ Business Writing Assessment

Evaluating the critical thinking and writing skills of future business leaders.

The GMAC Business Writing Assessment offers admissions teams the flexibility to comprehensively assesses a candidate's ability to analyze complex issues and articulate ideas clearly through writing.

Skills Assessed

The Business Writing Assessment can provide you with insights into each candidate’s reasoning and writing abilities:

  • Writing in a structured and organized manner.
  • Analyzing and presenting evidence through written communication.
  • Using reason and logic in an argument.
  • Expressing ideas clearly and concisely in English.

Assessment Format

The Business Writing Assessment is a concise 30-minute online writing task designed to evaluate candidates’ abilities to analyze and critique arguments effectively. The arguments include a range of topics relevant to both business and general interest. Specific knowledge of the topic is not required. Each assessment is evaluated using a standardized rubric, scored in one-point increments on a scale of 0 to 6. 

Receiving Results from Candidates

  • Within 3-5 days upon completion of the Business Writing Assessment, candidates will receive their score.
  • Candidates can then send their results for free to participating programs.
  • Results sent to your program will be accessible via a secure file sharing process.

Availability of the Business Writing Assessment

The Business Writing Assessment will be delivered online year-round, with flexible scheduling to accommodate candidates’ needs. Registration will open soon.

Fees

  • Registration: USD $30

Accepting the Assessment

If you would like to include the Business Writing Assessment as a part of your admissions process, please fill out our interest form.