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
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.