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As ChatGPT Turns Two, Business Schools Double Down on AI Integration in Classroom
GMAC’s survey shows most business programs now have curricula focusing on AI

GMAC Tours and Reaching Out MBA to Host LGBTQ+ Virtual Event
The new collaboration aims to increase participation of the group in graduate business education

2024 Business School Applications Skyrocket amidst Economic Uncertainty
GMAC’s annual survey shows demand growth is five times greater than the pandemic boom

GMAC Announces Winners of 3rd annual GMAT Talent and Opportunity Scholarship
Education aid to help underrepresented groups reduce cost of business school preparation

Registrations for NMAT by GMAC™ exam to open from August 1, 2024
Exam now available at 87 conveniently located testing centres across 83 Indian Cities

GMAC Board Election Affirms Continuity, Drive toward Business for Good
GMAC Board Election Affirms Continuity, Drive toward Business for Good

In Rapid Rise of AI, Employers Turn to Business School Graduates for Human Skills
GMAC’s annual survey of corporate recruiters indicates high confidence, predicts strong hiring

GMAC Psychometricians Receive Award for Achievement in Educational Measurement
Redesign of the GMAT exam was recognized for its evolutionary advances

GMAT Talent & Opportunity Scholarship Opens for Applications
GMAC opens the 2024 GMAT Talent and Opportunity Scholarship

AI, Inclusion, and Sustainability: Must-Haves for Business School Aspirants

GMAC’s annual survey finds evolving motivations for advanced business education

GMAC Partners with Student Engagement Platform Unibuddy to Improve Applicant Experience

The partnership allows potential business school applicants to easily connect with current student ambassadors from their prospective business schools in Europe

GMAC CEO Joy Jones Brings Focus to Student Mobility and Skills in Visit to China
Trip aims to shed light on the outlook for graduate management education

GMAT™ Focus Edition to Stand Alone in Business School Assessment as Previous Version Sunsets

GMAC’s redesigned test continues to win trust from candidates, schools

Amidst Polarizing Global Trends, U.S. B Schools Experience Domestic Demand Rebound
GMAC’s annual survey reveals new shifts in the underlying expectations of applicants

GMAC Announces Winners of GMAT Talent and Opportunity Scholarship
Education aid to help underrepresented groups reduce cost of business school preparation

GMAC Expands Global Representation in Board and School Membership
New board chair, board members and member school span footprint from Asia to America

GMAT™ Focus Edition Sets to Deliver Test, Pathway to In-Demand Skills, B Schools and Career
Registration opens to candidates on August 29 with exam available on November 7

New GMAT Psychometric Design Recognized by Industry Award
Innovative method aims to increase fairness of standardized testing

Registrations for NMAT by GMAC™ exam to open from August 1, 2023
Exam now available at conveniently located testing centres across 73 Indian Cities

Employers Turn to Business School Grads for Skills of Today and Tomorrow
GMAC survey identifies in-demand talents and hiring projections from corporate recruiters

GMAC Supports Educational Equity for All
Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision regarding Race-Conscious Admissions Criteria

Registration for GMAT™ Focus Edition to Open in August 2023
Free prep materials available two months prior to propel candidates to success on their business school journey

From Inner Life to Outer World: How Women, Gen Z Are Invested in Business Education
Survey finds interest in tech sector stagnates for post-school career while the U.S. continues to attract global talent upon rebounding mobility.

GMAT™ Focus Edition: The Next Evolution of the GMAT™ Will Arrive Later This Year

Updated version of the most widely used business school admissions exam in the past seven decades aims to help candidates achieve success in the business world of tomorrow

GMAC Task Force Revamps Business Education Admissions Reporting Standards

GMAC revamps business education admissions reporting standards to support business schools and help prospective candidates compare programs on a leveled playing field

GMAC’s Executive Assessment Now Accepted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong Business School
Acceptance aims to help recruit talent in the region and beyond

US, Europe MBA Programs to International Talent: We are Open for Business
Annual survey finds international applications to business schools soared back as domestic demand softens

Business School Students in High Demand: Nearly 9 in 10 Landed Jobs Prior to Graduation
Survey finds full-time MBA graduates in North America benefit the most from salary bump while Asia Pacific graduates record the biggest increase in rating of the overall value of degrees

Graduate Management Admission Council Appoints Joy Jones as Incoming CEO
Jones to succeed Sangeet Chowfla as head of the global association representing leading graduate business schools

Registrations for NMAT by GMAC™ exam to open from August 1, 2022
Exam now available at 76 conveniently located testing centres across 73 Indian Cities

Graduate Management Admission Council Announces New Board Members
Six business school and industry leaders join from India, South Africa, Spain, and the U.S.

Business School Graduates Enter White-Hot Job Market as Employers Signal Growth, Confidence in Their Credentials
MBA and business master’s degrees remain hot commodity despite recession fears and COVID challenges

European Business School Leaders Affirm Relevance in the Future of Graduate Management Education
New report sheds light on emerging themes in an ever-changing GME landscape

Graduate Management Admission Council Launches GMAC Business Fundamentals Powered by Kaplan
New Quantitative-Focused Courses Designed to Help Students Succeed in Business School

Interest in Business Schools Survives Cost Perception and “Great Resignation”
Global survey defines pandemic-induced shifts in MBA and Business Master’s degrees

Free and Open Academic Inquiry and Debate on Our Campuses Is Essential to Our Democracy and National Well-being
Free and Open Academic Inquiry and Debate on Our Campuses Is Essential to Our Democracy and National Well-being

GMAC Announces Measures to Address Cheating Ring
Score cancelations and other actions to ensure test security and fairness

Groundbreaking Global Study Shows a Business Degree Pays Off, Not Just in Paycheck
9 out of 10 MBA or business master’s graduates experienced strong career advancement, personal growth on top of financial gains

GMAC Statement on the Crisis in Eastern Europe

In this challenging time, the Graduate Management Admission Council shares our heartfelt sympathy and support for all those who are affected by the conflict.

Business School Applications Surge Proves Not a Fad, Sustaining 2020 Growth
Survey finds international students rebound as women and U.S. underrepresented groups flock to full-time MBA programs

First-Ever Global Study of Diversity in Graduate Management Education Sheds Light on Gaps in Race and Gender

Report finds higher participation of African Americans in U.S. business schools than their white counterparts while women worldwide remain underrepresented, particularly in Europe

Registrations for NMAT by GMAC™ Exam Now Open
Candidates can take the NMAT by GMAC exam at a Test Center with social distancing norms or take the Online Proctored Exam from home.

Survey Projects Demand for Business School Graduates to Rebound in Post-Pandemic Era

9 in 10 corporate recruiters bullish on MBA hiring and salary premium fueled by technology sector growth

Graduate Management Admission Council Welcomes New Members to the Board
New additions reflect the diverse, global perspective of the business school community.

GMAC Announces Enhancements to the GMAT™ Online Exam and Acceptance of the Aadhar Card as a Valid ID Proof

Candidates to get the same flexibility and control at home as the test center

GMAC Welcomes Top Latin American Business School as Its Newest Member
The EGADE Business School brings diversity and prestige to the Council

GMAC Launches Official GMAT™ Exam Chinese Microsite

New website aims to better serve prospective students from the region pursuing a graduate business degree

GMAC’s Sabrina White Joins the Board of The PhD Project
Organization founded in 1994 to advance workplace diversity

Supporting our Indian Candidates & Colleagues
With the recent COVID surge in India affecting lives and livelihoods deeply, our thoughts are with all those who are facing this challenge.

Report finds accelerated demand for graduate business degrees in 2021 amid declining concerns about COVID-19
Reston, VA March 30, 2021 – Interest in graduate management education (GME) programs in 2021 continues to grow among prospective students, a trend that coincides with waning concerns about the...

Hate has no place in our world
Reston, Va. (March 25, 2021) — The graduate management education community is wonderfully diverse. Each year, business schools welcome students from around the world to continue their journey...

GMAC Announces Enhancements to the GMAT™ Online Exam

Updates include adding Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) section, aligning with the test center delivery of the exam

NMAT by GMAC™ exam registrations to open from September 14, 2020
New research shows applications to graduate business school programs are up, with variations in growth rates by region and program due to online learning, travel, and visa concerns.

Demand for B-schools Increases Amidst Global Pandemic

New research shows applications to graduate business school programs are up, with variations in growth rates by region and program due to online learning, travel, and visa concerns.

GMAC and The MBA Tour Host First Business Master’s Virtual Event for Leading Business Schools in Europe
RESTON, Va. (Nov. 2, 2020) – The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a global association of leading graduate business schools, acquired The MBA Tour in 2019 to foster more strategic...

Extensive Study on Disability Inclusion in MBA Programs Launched
Data points to recruiters keeping headcount stable in 2020 as employers exhibit caution in maintaining talent amidst downturn

Firms Voice Increased Hiring Projections for MBA Graduates in 2021

Data points to recruiters keeping headcount stable in 2020 as employers exhibit caution in maintaining talent amidst downturn

Graduate Management Admission Council Announces New Incoming Chairperson of the Board and Four New Board Members

New members from Africa and India reflect the increasingly global nature of graduate management education.

Racial Justice: A Statement from GMAC
Reston, Va. (June 17, 2020) — As a council, GMAC has played a role in business school education for close to 70 years, and we are committed to advocating on behalf of business schools and...

Racial Justice: A Statement from GMAC
We believe that racism has no place in our society and certainly not in business school education.

Message From GMAC Leadership
A message from GMAC leadership regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) impact

GMAC Continues Transition to Long-Term Support of Schools and Candidates Through Full Application Cycle, Increasing Parity Across Test Center and Online Exams
RESTON, Va. (September 17, 2020) — The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), administrator of the Graduate Management Admission Test™ (GMAT™) and a global association of...

GMAC Announces The MBA Tour Virtual Events
New algorithm and machine learning unveiled for use in tour and future events, creating data-driven interactions between schools and candidates.

GMAC Announces Physical Whiteboard Option and Date Extension for the GMAT Online Exam and Executive Assessment Online
RESTON, Va. (June 4, 2020) — The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), administrator of the Graduate Management Admission Test™ (GMAT™) and a global association of leading...

GMAT™ Online Exam Now Available

New format offers solution for business schools and candidates as testing centers around the world remain temporarily closed.

Executive Assessment Online Now Available
Solution will support test takers and schools as many test centers remain closed due to COVID-19.

The Graduate Management Admission Council Welcomes One of Portugal’s Leading Business and Economic Institutes

Newest Member Reflects the Importance of Globalization and Diversification in Graduate Management Education.

The Graduate Management Admission Council Selects Four New Business Schools for Membership
RESTON, Va. (Dec. 10, 2019) — The Graduate Management Admission Council™ (GMAC™), a global association of leading graduate business schools, today announced four new schools into...

Immigration is Critical for the Productivity and Growth of Global Economies, According to New GMAC Report
WASHINGTON -- (October 15, 2019) – Today the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) unveiled Early Warning Signals: Winners and Losers in the Global Race for Talent. This comprehensive...

GMAT™ Official Advanced Questions Now Available
RESTON, Va. (October 1, 2019) – The Graduate Management Admission Council™ (GMAC™), administrator of the Graduate Management Admission Test™ (GMAT™) and a global...

GMAC Announces “Think Like an Entrepreneur” Competition Winner
RESTON, Va. (July 8, 2019) – The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a global association of leading graduate business schools, today announced the first “Think Like an...

Vibha Jain Miller Named a 2019 Human Resources Leader of the Year
RESTON, Va. (June 12, 2019) – Vibha Miller, Vice President of Human Resources for the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a global association of leading graduate business...

MBA Salaries in the US Highest on Record
RESTON, Va. (May 28, 2019) – The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a global association of leading graduate business schools, in partnership with MBA Career Services & Employer...

Graduate Management Admission Council Announces Movement on Board of Directors
RESTON, Va. (May 21, 2019) – The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a global association of leading graduate business schools, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sanjiv Kapur...

Article Misrepresents CEO Compensation
RESTON, Va. (Apr. 24, 2019) — GMAC is a global association of business schools with multiple offices around the world.  Headquartered in Reston, VA, our organization has various compliance...

H-1B Cap Season and What It Means for International Students Applying for a Change of Status from F-1 to H-1B
RESTON, Va. (March 26, 2019) – The fiscal year (FY) 2020 H-1B cap season is officially in full swing.  US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting H-1B petitions...

What Will Business Education Look Like In 2030?
Reston, Va. (March 21, 2019) - On the latest episode of The Business School Question, a podcast on BusinessBecause.com, Sangeet Chowfla, President and CEO of the Graduate Management Admission Council...

Despite Brexit Uncertainty, Business Schools in UK Continue to See Strong International Demand
RESTON, Va., Mar. 19, 2019 – In response to the initial Brexit vote in June 2016, the Graduate Management Admission Council™ (GMAC™) has been tracking Graduate Management Admission...

The Graduate Management Admission Council Welcomes BI Norwegian Business School Into GMAC Membership
RESTON, Va. (Mar. 04, 2019) — The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a global association of leading graduate business schools, announced today that BI Norwegian Business School...

Having a Master’s Degree Helps After Changes to the H-1B Program
RESTON, Va. (February 25, 2019) – While there have been many changes to the U.S. immigration system—not all of them positive—these may provide some benefits to international...

GMAC Launches “Think Like an Entrepreneur” Competition for US Undergraduates
RESTON, Va. (February 6, 2019) – The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has announced the “Think Like an Entrepreneur” initiative—encouraging undergraduate students...

GMAC Executive Assessment and the EMBA Top 50
RESTON, Va. (January 30, 2019) - In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, Brett Twitty, Darden Director for Admissions, Executive Format talks with Manish Dharia of the Graduate Management Admission...

Business School Rankings for the 21st Century Report
View Report Davos, Switzerland – A new report on business school rankings is being simultaneously launched in Davos and Shanghai, with business school deans to discuss the report in Davos...

Graduate Management Admission Council Acquires The MBA Tour
RESTON, Va. (Jan. 14, 2019) — The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a global association of leading graduate business schools, has acquired The MBA Tour, a well-recognized...

The Graduate Management Admission Council Selects Three New Business Schools for Membership
RESTON, Va. (Dec. 10, 2018) — The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a global association of leading graduate business schools, welcomes three new members. The addition of ESCP...

Graduate Management Admission Council Psychometrician Receives International Award in Educational Assessment from NCA
RESTON, Va. (Dec. 5, 2018) — Dr. Chris Han, Head of Test Development and Psychometrics (TD&P) at the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), has been awarded the 2018 Qiyas Award...

Graduate Management Admission Council Awarded “Best in Benefits” for D.C.-area Employers
RESTON, Va. —  November 6th, 2018– The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has been recognized as a 2018 Best in Benefits employer in the Greater D.C. Area by the Insurance...

Kevin LeFew Named GMAC Chief Technology Officer
RESTON, Va. (Oct. 9, 2018) – The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), an association of leading business schools, today announced the appointment of Kevin LeFew as the Council’s...

NMAT by GMAC Exam Expands To Philippines to Streamline Business School Admissions
MANILA, Philippines (October 4, 2018) – The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) today opened registrations for the NMAT by GMAC exam. This assessment allows candidates to apply to...

Strong Regional Growth in Demand for Graduate Management Education
RESTON, Va., Oct. 1, 2018 – Overall, demand for graduate management education is stable in 2018 compared with 2017 according to findings of the annual Application Trends Survey from the...

GMAC Launches ‘Study in China’ Initiative in Partnership with 11 Leading Business Schools in China
BEIJING and HONG KONG, June 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 22, the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) joins hands with 11 leading business schools in China to launch...

MBA Hiring is Strong, with 4 in 5 Companies Planning to Hire Graduates in 2018
RESTON, Va. — June 21, 2018 – The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has released its 17th annual survey report, the GMAC 2018 Corporate Recruiters Survey report, and findings...

Graduate Management Admission Council Announces Two New Board Members and Incoming Chairperson of the Board
RESTON, Va. (June 5) – The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a non-profit association of leading global business schools, is pleased to announce two additions to its board of...

Graduate Management Admission Council Acquires UK-Based Online Publishing Company BusinessBecause
RESTON, Va., April 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a nonprofit association of leading global business schools, has acquired the UK-based online...

Shorter GMAT Exam Launches on April 16

RESTON, Va., April 4, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is shortening the length of the GMAT exam by 30 minutes as part of its ongoing focus on creating...

The Graduate Management Admission Council Welcomes Three New Business Schools to Its Global Membership
RESTON, Va., Oct. 04, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a nonprofit organization of leading graduate business schools, is pleased to welcome three new...

Largest, Most Popular Business School Programs Worldwide See Application Growth While Smaller Programs Experience Declines
RESTON, Va., Sept. 19, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly 3 in 4 (73 percent) graduate business programs with 201 or more class seats report increased application volumes this year compared to 39...

NMAT by GMAC Exam Launches in South Africa to Streamline Business School Admissions
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) today opened registrations for the NMAT by GMAC exam. This assessment allows candidates...

GMAC Appoints Joy Jones Chief Product Officer, General Manager of Assessments
RESTON, Va. (July 11, 2017) – The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), an association of leading business schools, today announced that Joy Jones has joined the organization as its...

Graduate Management Admission Council Welcomes Four New Board Members and Chair
RESTON, Va. (July 10, 2017) – The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a non-profit association of leading global business schools, is pleased to announce four additions to its board...

The GMAT Official Guide Series Updated for 2018
The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), in partnership with Wiley, is pleased to announce the publication of the GMAT Official Guide 2018 series. As the only GMAT study guide to contain...

Nearly 9 in 10 Companies Plan to Hire MBA Graduates in 2017
Hiring Projections for MBAs, 2017 vs. Actual Hiring (2016), by World Region RESTON, Va., June 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corporate hiring plans for 2017 point to robust employment opportunities for...

New GMAT Exam Feature Offers Greater Control and Flexibility
RESTON, Va., June 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a continuing effort to enhance the GMAT exam experience for test takers, the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) today announced the...

Business Master’s Degree Not a Substitute for an MBA
RESTON, Va., May 16, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Three in 4 prospective graduate business school candidates who hold a prior master’s degree are considering enrolling in MBA programs, according to...

What Women Want And Why A Larger Share Of Them Enroll In Business Master's Rather Than MBA Programs
RESTON, Va. (March 8, 2017) – Globally, women represent a greater share of the applicant pool than men in many of the business master’s programs, such as marketing, accounting and...

Change Makers: 2 In 5 Alumni Currently Work In An Industry They Hadn't Considered Prior To Enrollment
RESTON, Va. (Feb. 28, 2017) – More than half of graduate business school alumni are currently employed in an industry or job function they did not have experience in prior to entering business...

The Graduate Management Admission Council Admits Four Leading Business Schools to Its Global Membership
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Dec 15, 2016) - The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a nonprofit organization of leading graduate business schools actively committed to advancing the art and...

New And Improved Features Added To GMAT Enhanced Score Report To Better Help Exam Takers Assess Their Results
RESTON, Va. (October 18, 2016) – The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), owner and publisher of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) exam, today announced the addition of new...

European Schools Have Rebound Year in Competitive Market for B-School Applicants
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Sep 20, 2016) - Nearly half (49 percent) of all graduate business programs received more applications in 2016 compared with 2015, according to a global survey report...

Graduate Management Admission Council Launches User's Guide to Full-Time MBA Rankings
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Jul 11, 2016) - The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) today unveiled its User's Guide to Full-Time MBA Rankings, a comprehensive online tool designed to...

Graduate Management Admission Council Announces New Board Chair, Board Members and Three New Member Schools
RESTON, Va. (June 23, 2016) – The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) welcomed a new chair and two additions to its board of directors at its annual business meeting in Washington,...

Business Schools Connect Students to Robust Hiring Market
RESTON, Va. (June 21, 2016) – Companies working directly with business schools plan to hire more MBAs this year than they hired in 2015 according to a global survey report released today by the...

Graduate Management Admission Council President And CEO Sangeet Chowfla Gets Contract Extension
RESTON, Va. (June 10, 2016) – The Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC), a non-profit association of leading global business schools and the owner of the GMAT exam, announced today that...

When Applying to Business School, Today's Candidates Have a Clearer Vision for Their Future
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - May 10, 2016) - The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) today released its 2016 mba.com Prospective Students Survey Report, which shows that business school...

Majority of Full-Time MBA Programs Worldwide Report Increases in Application Volume
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Sep 22, 2015) - The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) today released the findings of its 2015 Application Trends Survey, which show the majority of full-time MBA...

GMAC Appoints Betty Su, Vice President, Marketing and Communications and Chief Marketing Officer
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Sep 8, 2015) - The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) today announced that Betty Su has joined the organization as its first-ever chief marketing officer and as...

New Control and Confidence Features Set to Improve and Streamline the GMAT Exam Experience for Test Takers
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Jul 16, 2015) - Committed to enhancing the GMAT exam experience for test takers, the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) today formally announced the...

NMAT by GMAT commences registrations starting July 2, 2015
July 7, 2015, New Delhi—The Graduate Management Admission Council®, governing body of the NMAT by GMACTM exam, commenced its registration process for the NMATTM exam on July...

COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY, RAYMOND A. MASON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS RECEIVES RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE PROJECTS
June 26, 2015, DENVER, Colo. – The Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®) bestowed its TeamMBA Award to the College of William & Mary, Raymond A. Mason School of Business...

GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION COUNCIL APPOINTS NEW BOARD CHAIR AND THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS
June 25, 2015, DENVER, Colo. – The Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®) welcomed a new chair and three additions to its board of directors at its annual business meeting...

Nine in 10 Grads Rate Their B-School Degree a Good to Outstanding Value
DENVER, CO--(Marketwired - Jun 24, 2015) - Students graduating from MBA and master's-level business and management programs highly value their education and are having great success landing jobs --...

Projected Demand for Graduate Management Talent Reaches New High
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - May 19, 2015) - Employer demand for recent business school graduates continues to show a strong upward trend in 2015, as 84 percent of companies worldwide plan to add new...

When Students Choose a Business School, Rankings Aren't Top Priority
Top Criteria for School Selection in Rank Order by Preferred Study Destination RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Apr 7, 2015) - Conventional wisdom holds that students considering business school give great...

GMAC Enters the Indian Domestic Testing Market With Purchase of the NMAT Exam From NMIMS
RESTON, VA and GURGAON, INDIA--(Marketwired - March 11, 2015) - The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC®) today announced that it will assume ownership and management of the...

GMAC Launches GMAT Enhanced Score Report
JAN. 29, 2015 -RESTON, Va. -- The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), owner and publisher of the GMAT exam, today announced the launch of the new GMAT Enhanced Score Report, providing...

In Addition to Live Readers, Blind Test Takers Can Take GMAT With Text-to-Speech Technology
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Oct 29, 2014) - Business school applicants with visual impairments can now take the Graduate Management Admission Test® exam with text-to-speech assistive technology...

'Official Guide for GMAT® Review' Series Gets Online Update
The Official Guide For GMAT(R) Review 2015 includes an online component that allows you to build custom question sets. RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Jul 14, 2014) - The Graduate Management Admission...

Rollins College wins GMAC TeamMBA Award
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – June 13, 2014 – For service projects including a schoolwide breast cancer awareness day and a community wide holiday drive, the Crummer Graduate School of Business...

Graduate Management Admission Council Names New Board Chair and Five New Board Members
RESTON, VA - (June 12, 2014) The Graduate Management Admission Council welcomed a new chair and five additions to its board of directors today at its annual business meeting in Baltimore. Chairing...

Hot Jobs for 2014 Business School Grads
INDUSTRIES: Sectors of business school graduates with salary job offers; SUCCESS RATE BY INDUSTRY: Percentage of job seekers with early offers, by sector. RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Jun 4, 2014) -...

More Employers Plan to Hire MBAs and Other Business School Graduates
Percentage of companies hiring new graduates, by degree type. Source: Graduate Management Admission Council 2014 Corporate Recruiters Survey. RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - May 18, 2014) - More companies...

GMAC Debuts First Dedicated Integrated Reasoning Prep Tool
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Apr 21, 2014) -  With the introduction today of The Official GMAT® Integrated Reasoning Prep Tool, students will now have access to a powerful web-based...

Top US Cities for Aspiring MBAs and Business Master's, by Industry
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Apr 14, 2014) -  It may be no surprise that San Jose, Austin, and Seattle are hot spots for aspiring MBAs or those seeking specialized master's in business working the...

Specialized Master’s Degrees in Business Gain Ground With Prospective Students
RESTON, VIRGINIA (APRIL 14, 2014) -- A worldwide survey of prospective graduate-level business students finds that although the MBA is still the most sought-after degree, close to half the candidates...

Asian Institute of Management Named Latest Member of Graduate Management Admission Council
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Mar 20, 2014) -  The Asian Institute of Management (AIM) is the latest member institution of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). "We at AIM...

Business Schools Open Door to Entrepreneurship Years After Graduation
Percentage of business school alumni currently self-employed, by graduation year. Source: GMAC Alumni Perspectives Survey. RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Mar 16, 2014) -  More than 1 in 10 business...

The GMAT Exam Turns 60
RESTON, VA (February 3, 2014) — The first standardized exam specifically for graduate study of business in the US—the precursor to the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®)...

Employers’ 2014 Hiring Plans Hold Steady
RESTON, Virginia, December 15, 2013 — The job market will very likely hold up for class of 2014 business school graduates, as more than three-quarters of employers that plan to hire business...

GMAC® Helps Students Find the Right Business School
The new School Finder at the Official Site of the GMAT Exam includes information on nearly 6,000 graduate management education programs. RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Dec 5, 2013) - Prospective business...

Nine Out of 10 Class of 2013 Business School Alumni Employed, Poll Finds
Employment rate for new business school alumni, from data collected by Graduate Management Admission Council annual poll. RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Nov 18, 2013) - The business school class of...

GMAC Funds Entrepreneurship Education Initiatives Leveraging Technology and Community
RESTON, Virginia, November 13, 2013 — Two programs funded by GMAC’s Management Education for Tomorrow (MET) Fund are infusing entrepreneurial passion into graduate management...

New GMAT Test Centers Open in China
HONG KONG (October 14, 2013) — To serve China’s growing demand for management education and the GMAT exam, the Graduate Management Admission Council has added test centers in four cities...

Unofficial GMAT® Score Reports Include Integrated Reasoning Scores
RESTON, Virginia – October 11, 2013 —Unofficial GMAT® score reports, provided to GMAT test takers at test centers worldwide immediately after they take the computer-based test, will...

GMAC® and Hogan Assessments’ Career Development Solution Named a Top HR Product of the Year
RESTON, Va. and TULSA, Okla. (October 01, 2013) – The Graduate Management Admission Council®(GMAC®) and Hogan Assessment Systems announced today that Reflect™ by...

More Full-Time MBA Programs See Application Gains
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Sep 24, 2013) - More full-time MBA programs worldwide saw increases than decreases in the number of applications they received this year compared with last year, says the...

Graduate Management Admission Test® Creator Releases New Practice Exams
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Sep 18, 2013) - Test takers preparing for the GMAT® exam with the popular GMATPrep® software can now purchase two additional computer adaptive practice exams made...

UC San Diego Rady School Launches VirBELA, a Virtual World for Business Education
VirBELA is a 3-D immersive virtual world created specifically to increase international collaboration among business students, begun with start-up funding from Graduate Management Admission...

New Book by GMAT Publisher Takes on Challenges Confronting Business Education
RESTON, VA (August 6, 2013) – A new book commissioned by Graduate Management Admission Council, owners and administrators of the GMAT exam, examines a variety of important challenges faced by...

Global Online Fair Links Prospective Students With More Than 65 Business Schools September 10-11
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Jul 31, 2013) - Registration is now open for the Official GMATCH online fair, a global recruiting event sponsored by the Graduate Management Admission Council to be held...

Olin School at Washington University in St. Louis Sweeps TeamMBA Awards
VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - Jun 20, 2013) - MBA student Michael McLaughlin, who trekked 2,500 miles to raise money and awareness for abused and neglected children, and his school, the Olin Business...

Graduate Management Admission Council Names New Board Chair and Two New Board Members
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Jun 19, 2013) - At its annual business meeting today in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Graduate Management Admission Council welcomed a new chair and two members to its...

Graduate Management Admission Council Appoints Sangeet Chowfla President and Chief Executive Officer and Successor to David A. Wilson
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - May 28, 2013) - The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the global non-profit council of the world's leading graduate schools of business and management, today...

Employer Hiring Up 4% for Class of 2013 Business School Graduates
RESTON, Virginia (May 21, 2013) -- The job market continues to improve for graduate business school degree holders, as more employers plan to hire MBAs and specialized business master’s talent...

Prospective Students Focus on Different Types of Business Programs
RESTON, VA--(April 10, 2013) - Graduate programs in business and management are drawing a wider range of applicants, and these aspiring students are more likely to have a single program type in mind...

Graduate Management Admission Council Updates Free GMATPrep® Software
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Mar 26, 2013) -  Test takers preparing for the GMAT exam can now review their practice exam responses, gain insight into their pacing, and customize practice question...

GMAT Mobility Patterns Reveal Global Talent Flows, Program Diversity
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Feb 27, 2013) -  Graduate management education is becoming more global and more diverse, as a broader range of global applicants are sending their GMAT scores to...

The Graduate Management Admission Council Launches Reflect™ by GMAC, Powered by Hogan Assessments
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Feb 20, 2013) -  The Graduate Management Admission Council, in partnership with Hogan Assessments, today launched its newest product, Reflect™ by GMAC, a...

Five Schools Become Latest Members of Graduate Management Admission Council
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Feb 6, 2013) -  The Graduate Management Admission Council has admitted five schools as member institutions. The schools are: Indian Institute of...

EFMD & GMAC to Hold Global MBA Directors Conference at IMD
BRUSSELS, January 28, 2013 -- EFMD, with the support of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), will hold the 2013 EFMD MBA Conference hosted by IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland from 17-19...

Job Market Strong for Those Earning Graduate Business Degrees in 2012
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Jan 22, 2013) - Those earning graduate degrees in business and management last year faced a receptive job market, as 92 percent of 2012 graduates surveyed by the Graduate...

Employers Express Early Optimism for 2013 Hiring
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Dec 9, 2012) - Uncertainty hangs above many of the world's economies, but the job market for 2013 graduates, particularly those with graduate-level degrees, may be looking...

EFMD With Support From GMAC Holds Masters Conference at Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick
LIMERICK, IRELAND--(Marketwire - Nov 27, 2012) - EFMD, with the support of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), will hold the third edition of EFMD's Conference on Master Programmes...

University of Botswana Awarded US$115,000 to Develop Business Education Programmes in Africa
GABORONE, BOTSWANA--(Marketwire - Nov 20, 2012) -  The University of Botswana Faculty of Business will receive a $115,000 grant to develop graduate and executive business programmes from the...

The School of Business at the American University in Cairo Becomes Latest Member of Graduate Management Admission Council
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Dec 11, 2012) -  Graduate Management Admission Council has admitted The School of Business at American University in Cairo as its latest member institution. "We are...

Job Demand Strong for China's Graduate Business Students
HONG KONG--(Marketwire - Nov 6, 2012) - Job Trends for China and Hong Kong 2012, which compiles data from GMAC surveys and Geographic Trend Reports, finds 86 percent of Chinese companies...

Updated GMAT Mobile App From GMAC Includes Integrated Reasoning
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Sep 27, 2012) - Graduate Management Admission Council's Official Guide for GMAT® Review, 13th Edition mobile app is now available for the iPhone, iPad,...

GMAT Testing Hits Record Volume
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Sep 23, 2012) - Last year, which saw the launch of a new GMAT Integrated Reasoning section, was a record year for the GMAT exam. A total of 286,529 GMAT exams were taken,...

EFMD With Support From GMAC to Hold Management Education Events in Beirut & Nairobi
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Sep 20, 2012) - EFMD, with the support of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), will hold two upcoming events with a focus on Management Education and its...

Global Online MBA Event Sponsored by Owner of GMAT Exam Scheduled for October 10 and 11
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Sep 18, 2012) - Registration is now open for the next GMATCH virtual fair, a global online event sponsored by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) and set to run...

GMAC 2012 Application Trends Survey: Demand for Management Education up From 2011
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Sep 17, 2012) - Demand for graduate business and management education around the world shows signs of renewed growth, as 51 percent of programs surveyed by the Graduate...

Latest Edition of Official GMAT Study Guide for Visually Impaired Now Includes New Integrated Reasoning Section
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Aug 16, 2012) - The 13th edition of the Official Guide for GMAT® Review in a talking book format has been updated and now includes a chapter on the new Integrated...

College of William and Mary of the U.S. and India's SP Jain Recognized for Community Service Efforts With TeamMBA Award
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - Jun 21, 2012) - After more than 21,000 votes were cast online in May, two business schools -- SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (India) and the College of...

GMAC Enters New Era, Launching GMAT Exam With Integrated Reasoning Section
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Jun 5, 2012) - Today, the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) launched the Integrated Reasoning section of the GMAT exam for graduate business and management...

Job Market for MBAs Improving; Pay Premium Remains
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - May 21, 2012) - More new business school graduates are landing jobs to go with their diplomas amid renewed optimism among employers, according to new data from the Graduate...

Five Institutions Become Members of Global Business School Group That Administers GMAT Exam
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2012) - The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has admitted five new member institutions from four countries, including China, France and India. The new...

GMAC's Chris Han Receives Early Career Scholar Award From National Council on Measurement in Education
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2012) - Kyung (Chris) Han, a psychometrician and senior research manager at the Graduate Management Admission Council, received the Alicia Cascallar Award for...

GMATPrep -- New, Improved and Still Free
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - May 3, 2012) - GMATPrep®, available for free on mba.com, is new and improved with 90 actual GMAT questions from previous exams, including two full-length practice exams...

GMAC MET Fund Awards More Than US$7.1 Million in Grants to 12 Global Grant Recipients of Ideas to Innovation Challenge
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Apr 17, 2012) - The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), owner of the GMAT exam and the leading membership organization of graduate business and management schools...

Number of GMAT Scores Sent by Chinese Citizens Nearly Triples in Five-Year Period
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Apr 9, 2012) - The number of GMAT scores sent by Chinese citizens to schools around the world nearly tripled (from 48,664 to 126,090) in the past five years, says a new...

Latest Edition of Official GMAT® Study Guide Includes Online Prep Companion for New Integrated Reasoning Section
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Apr 5, 2012) - The only GMAT study guide with real questions from past exams has been updated with new questions and an online companion to help you prepare for the...

More Than Just a Pretty Face: gmac.com Sports New Look, New Features, Improved Search and Faster, Even More Relevant Content Delivery
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Mar 29, 2012) - gmac.com, the newly redesigned website of the Graduate Management Admission Council, accentuates the organization's vast array of research, products and...

GMAC's Ernie Anastasio Receives Career Achievement Award From Association of Test Publishers
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Mar 14, 2012) - Ernie Anastasio, a senior advisor at the Graduate Management Admission Council, has been honored for his distinguished 45-year career in standardized testing...

MBA Still Top Choice for Prospective B-School Students
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Mar 13, 2012) - The growing popularity of specialized master's programs has not diminished interest in MBA programs, rather a new segment in the prospective student...

Number of GMAT Scores Sent to European Business Schools at All-Time High
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Feb 23, 2012) - The number of GMAT scores being sent to business schools in Europe increased 65 percent from five years ago, according to a new report that offers insights...

Global Study Opportunities and GMAT Volume Expanding Worldwide
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Feb 15, 2012) - The number of GMAT exams taken around the world in the 2011 testing year reached 258,192 -- the third-highest level on record -- and included a 67 percent...

Graduate Management Alums Report 100% ROI After Four Years
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Jan 12, 2012) - Alumni from graduate management programs report a stellar return on investment (ROI), with a survey by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)...

Year-End Wrap-Up Highlights Positive Trends for B-School Grads in 2011
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Dec 21, 2011) - Key survey and poll results from the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) during 2011 provided a positive outlook for MBA graduates in 2011 and...

More Companies Plan to Hire MBAs in 2012, GMAC Poll Finds
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Dec 14, 2011) - Results of the 2011 Year-end Poll of Employers conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council indicate an improved job market for MBAs in...

Delivering a Differentiated Experience Is Top of Mind at This Year's GMAC European Conference
LONDON and MADRID, SPAIN--(Marketwire - Oct 5, 2011) - The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) and IE Business School today jointly announced the upcoming "Best in Class: Delivering a...

Graduate Management Admission Council Names Three to Board
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Sep 27, 2011) - The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the association of top business schools around the world and owners of the GMAT exam, has announced the...

Global Online Event Sponsored by GMAT Owner Connects Prospective Students With Business Schools
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Sep 14, 2011) - Prospective MBA students will be able to meet admissions professionals from dozens of the world's top business schools later this month during a global...

GMAC CEO Dave Wilson and TeamMBA Raise $112,000 for Fight Against Cancer
TeamMBA participated in the LiveStrong Challenge Philly and raised $112,000 for the Lance Armstrong Foundation in its fight against cancer. Dave Wilson (first row, third from left), CEO of GMAC was...

mba.com Store Adds New Payment Options
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Jun 21, 2011) - Visitors to the mba.com store can now choose from a broader array of payment methods when they purchase GMAT test-preparation tools and other products. The...

"Official GMAT" Test Prep Goes Mobile With App for iPhones and iPads and Actual GMAT Questions From the Maker of the Test
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - May 25, 2011) - For the first time, GMAT test takers can prep for the exam using actual questions from past exams directly from their iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad....

New MBAs See Better Job Market as Employers Turn Focus to Growth
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - May 10, 2011) - With graduation season rolling into view, students about to finish business school have an especially good reason to celebrate: The job market for people...

GMAT Exam Now Accepted by More Than 5,000 Business and Management Programs Around the World
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Apr 20, 2011) - The GMAT exam, the most widely used assessment for business and management programs around the world, has reached a new milestone as the number of programs...

Motivations for Going to Business School Remain Steady Across Economic Cycles, GMAC Research Finds
The reasons people are drawn to business school remain constant despite the cyclical nature of the economy, with the desire to develop new skills and abilities, gain access to better career...

GMAC Experts Available to Comment About Women in Business Education
Reston, Virginia—As the world celebrates International Women’s Day and the achievements of women in society, several experts on women and management education at the Graduate Management...

MBA Compensation Heads Up as Recession Wanes, GMAC Survey Finds
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - February 10, 2011) - Compensation packages for MBAs who graduated over the last decade are continuing to grow as the global economy appears to be on the mend, according to...

Europe Drawing Growing Share of Global B-School Student Pipeline, GMAT Data Show
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - February 2, 2011) - European business schools are attracting a steadily increasing share of the global market of prospective students interested in management education,...

GMAC Awards US$260,000 in Prizes to Winners of Ideas to Innovation Challenge
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - January 19, 2011) - The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), owner of the GMAT exam, today announced that it is presenting more than US$260,000 in prizes to 21...

Graduate Management Admission Council, Pearson VUE, and ACT Announce 12-Year Extension of GMAT Relationship
RESTON, VA and MINNEAPOLIS, MN and IOWA CITY, IA--(Marketwire - January 11, 2011) - The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), Pearson VUE and ACT today announced an extension of their...

GMATCH Virtual MBA Fair Attracts 1,750 Prospective Students From 136 Countries
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - December 21, 2010) - A virtual business school information fair hosted last month by the sponsor of the GMAT exam gave 1,750 prospective MBAs from 136 countries a unique...

Thousands of Students From 125 Countries to Converge for Virtual MBA Recruitment Event
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - November 16, 2010) - Thousands of prospective MBA students from more than 125 countries on six continents are gearing up for an international MBA fair featuring 56 of the...

Employment Picture Brightens for MBA Graduates
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - November 11, 2010) - Nearly nine in 10 MBA and other graduate management alumni from the class of 2010 had a job after graduation, new survey results from the Graduate...

GMAT Mobile Test Center Embarks on Eight-Month Tour Across America
Reston, Virginia—The GMAT Mobile Test Center has embarked on an eight-month, cross-country trip to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) directly to prospective business school...

China's Alipay Payment System Now Accepted for Purchases at mba.com Store
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2010) -  People in China can now use Alipay, a major Chinese third-party online payment solution, to make purchases from the mba.com store, the official...

Official GMAT Study Guide Series Now Accessible to the Visually Impaired
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - October 28, 2010) - The Official Guide for GMAT Review series of test-preparation books is now available in a digital talking book format designed expressly to help people...

GMAT Sponsor Organizes Online Fair to Connect Prospective MBA Students With Business Schools
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - October 7, 2010) - Prospective MBA students will be able to quiz admissions professionals from dozens of the world's top business schools during a global online event...

Applications to Executive MBA Programs Rise Sharply
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - August 25, 2010) - Applications to graduate management education programs painted a mixed picture in 2010, with demand for programs aimed at mid-career professionals...

GMAC and Pearson Team Up to Save Students a Bundle
LONDON and RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - July 15, 2010) - Pearson and the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) today announced the launch of a bundle pack that gives GMAT test takers the...

GMAC and Pearson Team Up to Save Students a Bundle
London and Reston, Virginia—Pearson and the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) today announced the launch of a bundle pack that gives GMAT test takers the opportunity to save up to...

GMAC Offers US$250,000 in Prizes to Drive Innovation in Management Education
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - July 13, 2010) - One idea. Three paragraphs. Fifty-thousand dollars. That's the simple premise behind a global contest to find ways to change management education for the...

Next Generation GMAT Exam to Add New Integrated Reasoning Section
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - June 25, 2010) - The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) will add an innovative new section designed to measure people's ability to evaluate information from...

New MBAs Confident About the Economy Despite Rough Employment Picture, GMAC Survey Shows
McLean, Virginia—New graduates of MBA and other graduate management education programs are contending with a tough job market that has made landing employment before graduation the exception...

MBA Employment Outlook on the Mend But Still Challenging, GMAC Survey Finds
MCLEAN, VA--(Marketwire - May 13, 2010) -  The job market for new business school graduates remains difficult, but there are clear signs that employers are becoming increasingly confident about...

Asian Students and Schools Drive Global Interest in Management Education
MCLEAN, VA--(Marketwire - April 27, 2010) -  Asia is the fastest-growing region in the world for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), according to research conducted by the Graduate...

Vlerick Is First Belgian School to Join Global Business School Group That Administers GMAT Exam
MCLEAN, VA--(Marketwire - March 30, 2010) -  The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has admitted four new members, including the first member schools based in Belgium and South Korea....

Singapore Management University Joins Global Business School Group That Administers GMAT Exam
MCLEAN, VA--(Marketwire - March 30, 2010) -  The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has admitted four new members, including the first member schools based in South Korea and Belgium....

New Members From Korea, Singapore and Belgium Join Global Business School Group That Administers GMAT Exam
MCLEAN, VA--(Marketwire - March 30, 2010) -  The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has admitted four new members, including the first member schools based in South Korea and Belgium....

KAIST and Yonsei University Are First Korean Schools to Join Global Business School Group That Administers GMAT Exam
MCLEAN, VA--(Marketwire - March 30, 2010) -  The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has admitted four new members, including the first member schools based in South Korea and Belgium....

Access to GMAT Exam Increases Worldwide
MCLEAN, VA--(Marketwire - March 23, 2010) -  In response to the demand for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) around the world, the number of testing centers that administer the exam...

Former Wall Street Journal Columnist Ron Alsop Joins Deans Digest as Contributing Writer
McLean, Virginia—Ron Alsop, author and former Wall Street Journal columnist and editor, is now a regular contributor to Deans Digest, a bimonthly newsletter from the Graduate Management...

Expanded GMAT Fee Waiver Program Launched by Graduate Management Admission Council
MCLEAN, VA--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) -  Hundreds of business school aspirants around the world will have the opportunity to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) at no cost...

European Business Schools Command Growing Share of Global Market for Students
European citizens are taking the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) at a rapidly increasing pace—and they are directing a growing number of GMAT score reports at management education...

Most New MBAs Find Jobs Shortly After Earning Degrees, GMAC Survey Finds
MCLEAN, VA--(Marketwire - February 4, 2010) - Even as job-seekers at all levels continue to struggle with a tight labor market, the majority of people who earned an MBA or other graduate management...

GMAT Exam Is Common Thread Among World’s Top MBA Programmes
McLean, Virginia—For the second consecutive year, every school that made the Financial Times newspaper’s ranking of the top 100 MBA programmes, including the 9th –ranked Hong...

MBA Employers See Better Economy Ahead
MCLEAN, VA--(Marketwire - January 21, 2010) - Seventy percent of MBA employers polled recently by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) expect 2010 to bring relief from the difficult...

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Posts Record Volume in 2009
MCLEAN, VA--(Marketwire - December 17, 2009) - The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is on track to set a new record in 2009 for the number of tests administered in a single year. The number...

Beijing Court Upholds Copyright Protection for GMAT Exam
MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Beijing No. 1 Intermediate People's Court has upheld the right of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) to protect its copyrights in the...

Two New Members Elected to Graduate Management Admission Council Board of Directors
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Daniel F. Muzyka, dean, Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia (UBC), and Ray Whittington, dean, College of Commerce and Kellstadt...

Student Recruitment for Graduate Business Schools Is Focus of Graduate Management Admission Council European Conference at IESE
Developing successful strategies for student recruitment in today’s turbulent economy is the theme of the second annual European conference of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)...

University of Edinburgh Business School and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore Are New Members of Graduate Management Admission Council
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 8, /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the association of international graduate business schools and owner of the GMAT exam, has admitted...

Mobile GMAT Test Center to Visit Historically Black and Hispanic-Serving Colleges and Universities
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The GMAT Mobile Test Center will travel to dozens of colleges and universities across the United States as it again crosses the country on a mission to...

New Editions of Official GMAT® Study Guides Now Available
McLean, Virginia (September 23, 2009)—Updated editions of verbal and quantitative study guides from the Graduate Management Admission Council®, creator of the Graduate Management Admission...

MBA Programs See Growth in Applications
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Application levels at business schools around the world continued to climb this year, says a new research report from the Graduate Management...

The GMAT Group Collaborates With Pearson on New Test of English; Launch Set for October
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), a new English language test owned by Pearson and developed in collaboration with the Graduate...

Business Schools Receive TeamMBA Awards for Community Service
MCLEAN, Va., July 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has presented TeamMBA Awards to six business schools from the United States and Europe in recognition...

Kai Peters, Ashridge Dean, is New Chair of Graduate Management Admission Council Board of Directors
MCLEAN, Va., July 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kai Peters, dean/director, Ashridge Business School, United Kingdom, has been selected as 2009-10 chair of the board of directors for the Graduate...

French Authorities Give Sole Approval to GMAT Exam to Collect Biometric Data to Advance Security
MCLEAN, Va., July 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the first time in its history, the French National Commission for Data Protection and the Liberties (CNIL) has granted approval to a private testing...

Graduate Management Admission Council Admits 12 New Member Schools
MCLEAN, Va., June 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has admitted 12 new members, representing eight countries. The new schools bring the total number of...

Seven Elected to Graduate Management Admission Council Board of Directors
They join a 14-member board that includes representatives from academe and industry around the world. The board sets strategic goals and guides the Council, a nonprofit organization of leading...

HBCU Business School Deans Partner With GMAC to Boost Number of African American MBA Students
MCLEAN, Va., June 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) and deans of the 36 Historically Black College and University (HBCU) business schools agreed today...

Experts in Computerized Adaptive Testing Discuss Latest Techniques in High-Stakes Exams
MINNEAPOLIS, June 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by the Graduate Management Admission Council: WHAT: 2009 GMAC Conference on Computerized Adaptive Testing, organized by...

Global Recession Forces Cutbacks in MBA Recruiting, But New Business School Grads Still Command a Hefty Premium
MCLEAN, Va., May 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Employers continue to place a high premium on people with an MBA or other graduate management degrees, even as they sharply curtail plans to hire new...

Latest Edition of Official GMAT® Study Guide Now Available
MCLEAN, Va., April 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 12th edition of The Official Guide for GMAT® Review (Wiley Paperback; March 30, 2009; $36.95) is now on sale in bookstores and...

Multimedia Online News Center Launched by Graduate Management Admission Council
http://www.gmac.com/news-center MCLEAN, Va., April 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®) has launched a new online News Center to provide...

These Students Are in the Business of Giving Back
Students at the University of Missouri, Columbia, will be cooking dinner at Ronald McDonald House, while four international students who are Fulbright Scholars at four different business schools will...

Mobile GMAT Test Center Starts Third Journey Across United States
MCLEAN, Va., March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The GMAT® Mobile Test Center today began its third annual trip across the United States at California State University in Bakersfield, California....

Lawrence M. Rudner Receives Career Achievement Award from Association of Test Publishers
MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Lawrence M. Rudner, whose pioneering work in the field of psychometrics has played a key role in the development of the modern standardized testing industry,...

New Loan Program for International Students Created at the Request of the Graduate Management Admission Council
MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Responding to a request from the Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®), a leading international bank has joined with experienced...

U.S. Army Reserve and Business School Group Ink Agreement to Encourage Soldiers to Pursue Graduate Management Education
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®), an association of the world's top business schools, and the U.S. Army Reserve yesterday...

GMAC Board Approves $10 Million for New Fund to Support Global Business and Management Education
Contact: Judy Phair +1-703-245-0660 +1-202-903-3227 (mobile) jphair@gmac.com McLean, Virginia (December 8, 2008)--The Board of Directors of the Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®)...

GMAC and Vantage Learning Release Software to Help Prospective MBAs Sharpen Writing Skills
McLean, Virginia (December 4, 2008)--The Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®) and Vantage Learning have released new software to help prospective business school students prepare...

GMAT Exam Now Offered at Camp Victory in Baghdad
McLean, Virginia (November 20, 2008)—Aspiring MBAs working for the U.S. military in Iraq can now take the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) on a military base in Baghdad. The GMAT—the...

Number of China-Based GMAT Examinees Nearly Triples Since 2004
Shanghai, China—The number of Graduate Management Admission Tests (GMAT) taken in China has nearly tripled since 2004, new research by the Graduate Management Admission Council shows. The U.S.-based...

Wiley Becomes Global Publisher of the Official GMAT Study Guides
Hoboken, New Jersey (October 23, 2008)—Wiley Publishing, Inc. announced today that it is now the official publisher of the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) study guides. The publishing...

GMAC Teams Up With Vantage Learning to Provide New Writing Software for Prospective MBAs
Newtown, Pennsylvania (October 6, 2008)—The Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®) is now offering software from Vantage Learning designed to help prospective and current MBA students...

TeamMBA Recognizes Two Business Schools for Community Involvement and Social Responsibility
McLean, Va. (September 11, 2008)—Business schools in the Netherlands and United States have been named co-recipients of the TeamMBA Award, presented annually to graduate management education programs...

Graduate Management Admission Council Completes Investigation of GMAT Test Takers Who Used
McLean, Virginia (September 9, 2008)--The Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®) has announced the completion of its investigation of GMAT® test takers who paid to receive active test...

Application Levels Rise Sharply at Business Schools Worldwide
McLean, Virginia (August 27, 2008)--Prospective MBAs are knocking on the doors of the world's business schools at a rapid pace this year, with the majority of graduate management education programs...

Marci Armstrong Named Chair of Graduate Management Admission Council Board of Directors
McLean, Virginia (August 23, 2008)—Marci Armstrong, associate dean of graduate programs, Cox School of Business, Southern Methodist University, has been selected as 2008–09 Chair of the Board of...

Courts Give Graduate Management Admission Council Domain Name Ownership, Hard Drive
Contact: Judy Phair, +1-703-245-0660, jphair@gmac.com McLean, Virginia–The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has issued a default judgment awarding the Graduate Management...

New MBAs Find Success Landing Jobs Before Graduation
MCLEAN, Va., June 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today's challenging economic conditions have not spoiled the party for new MBAs seeking to put their degrees to work. The majority of job-seeking MBA...

GMAT Mobile Testing Centre Set to Begin Journey Across Canada
McLean, Va.—Aspiring business school students in Canada have a new way to take the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®), the entrance exam used by more than 4,000 graduate business schools...

Hiring Outlook for MBAs Remains Healthy Despite Downturn in Economy
MCLEAN, Va., May 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Even as employers scale back their overall hiring plans amid weakness in the global economy, their interest in bringing MBAs on board remains steady and...

Hundreds of Business Students Across the U.S. to Kick Off First TeamMBA Week
MCLEAN, Va., April 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hundreds of MBA students at graduate business schools across the United States are putting aside their studies in support of the first TeamMBA Week,...

Hong Kong's Professor Japhet Law Named First Chairman of GMAC Advisory Board in Asia
McLean, Virginia—Dr. Japhet S. Law, a leading member of the Hong Kong community and longtime academic and administrator of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, has been named to lead the activities...

GMAT Exam Now Available in Azerbaijan, Moldova and Oman
MCLEAN, Va., April 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®), the most widely used assessment for admission to graduate management programs around the world, has...

Robert D. Rosecrans Named Vice President of Business Technology at GMAC
For Immediate Release Former Blue Cross Blue Shield and Verizon Executive Joins McLean-Based Association of Top Business Schools McLean, Va.—Robert D. Rosecrans, a seasoned technology executive and...

Mobile GMAT Testing Center Begins Second National Tour
McLean, Virginia—The GMAT Mobile Test Center, an advanced facility that brings the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) to college campuses across the United States, will embark this week on...

Business School Applications Jump Across the Board in 2006
Majority of Full-time, Part-time and Executive MBA Programs See Strong Increases in Applications, GMAC Research Shows McLean, Va.—Business school application levels surged in 2006, according to a...

MBA Programs See Continued Strength in Application Volume
McLean, Va.—Application volume is up substantially at business schools around the world, reflecting growing interest among students and employers in the MBA and other graduate-level degrees in...

London Business School Official to Lead European Operations of Graduate Management Education Group
For Immediate Release London (U.K.)—Julia Tyler, associate dean of the London Business School MBA Programme, has been named managing director of the newly-formed U.K. subsidiary of the Graduate...

Graduate Management Admission Council Introduces New Global Executive Team
For Immediate Release Former Senior Officials from Pfizer and London Business School Tapped to Expand Council’s International Reach McLean, Va.—The Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®)...

Employes Target Jobs at People with Graduate Business DegreesMore
McLean, Va.—Employers plan to boost the number of new MBAs they hire in 2007 and are reporting less interest in people with only an undergraduate education, new research from the Graduate Management...

Mobile GMAT Testing Center Begins 49-Stop National Tour
McLean, Va.—The Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) is hitting the road. A mobile test center is ready to depart on a 27-state tour Tuesday in Stockton, Calif., part of a pilot project by the...

Judy Phair Named Vice President of Communications at GMAC
For Immediate Release Immediate Past President of the Public Relations Society of America Joins McLean-Based Association of Top Business Schools McLean, Va.—Judy Phair, a veteran public relations...

Alan B. Levine Named Chief Financial Officer at GMAC
For Immediate Release Financial Management Consultant and Former Partner at Ernst & Young Joins McLean-Based Association of Top Business Schools McLean, Va.—Alan B. Levine, a financial...

Salaries for New MBAs Top $92,000
McLean, Va.—Newly minted MBAs are commanding significantly heftier salaries in 2006 than their counterparts did last year, with the average business school graduate’s starting base salary topping...

GMAT Exam Now Available in Greece
McLean, Va.—The Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®), the international organization that administers the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®), has received permission from the...

Employers Project Jobs for MBAs in 2006More
McLean, Va.—Spurred by a growing sense of optimism about the economy, employers are preparing to hire significantly more new MBAs in 2006 than they did last year, according to a survey of corporate...

SMU Cox/GMAC Media Briefing on Rising Prospects for MBAs in DFW and U.S.: Feb. 3 at Noon
* MEDIA ALERT * What Do Rising Prospects for MBAs Mean for the Dallas/Fort Worth Job Market? Join SMU’s Cox School of Business and the Graduate Management Admission Council for a Look Ahead at...

GMAT Expands Reach, Further Strengthens Test Security Measures
GMAT Expands Reach, Further Strengthens Test Security MeasuresMcLean, Va.—The Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) has expanded its reach and is now available at more than 400 testing centers...

VirBELA Global Business Simulation Competition Winners Named
Team Everest competes in the business simulation competition in the VirBELA virtual world. SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwired - Nov 7, 2013) - VirBELA, CYBERSPACE - A team of four MBA students, with...

Third Consecutive Year of Application Growth for Two-Year MBA Programs Follows 2014 Corporate Recruiters Survey Showing Strong MBA-Hiring Intentions
Full Time MBA Programs Reporting Change In Application Volume 2010-2014. Source: GMAC Application Trends Surveys, 2010-2014 RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Sep 29, 2014) - For a third straight year,...

Score Preview Added to Graduate Management Admission Test
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Jun 25, 2014) - Prospective business students taking the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) exam will now be able to preview their unofficial scores before...

Official GMAT Guide and Quantitative and Verbal Supplements Receive Extensive Updates for 2016
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Jun 16, 2015) - The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), in partnership with Wiley, is pleased to announce the publication of the Official Guide for...

New Reward to Provide GMAT Test-Takers With Interest Rate Reduction for New MBA Loans
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Jan 8, 2014) - Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®) and Discover® Student Loans are offering graduate business students who take the Graduate...

Graduate Management Application Trends Reflect Economic Uncertainty, Rapid Globalization and Diversification
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Sep 13, 2011) - In the face of continued economic uncertainly worldwide, application volumes to specialized master's programs in finance and management show strong gains,...

Graduate Management Admission Council Appoints Robert J. Alig Executive Vice President
RESTON, VIRGINIA — (May 28, 2014) - The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC®) today announced the appointment of Robert J. Alig as executive vice president, School Products,...

GMAC to Conduct Africa Google Hangout on Wednesday
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Apr 13, 2015) - DETAILS: Google Hangout: Understanding GMAT Preparation - Its Value and Resources in Africa When: April 15, 2015; 11 am U.S. EDT/ 16:00 Lagos/17:00...

Business School Graduates Say Internships Are Key to Finding Employment
RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - Oct 13, 2011) - As recruiting for coveted internships begins to heat up at business schools, recent surveys of graduates and employers by the Graduate Management Admission...

Business School Grads Find Investment Lucrative; Recoup Costs Less Than Four Years After Graduation
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Feb 23, 2016) - The return on investment, or ROI, of a full-time two-year MBA fluctuates in accordance with prevailing economic conditions yet it has remained positive...

B-SCHOOL ALUMNI EARN MORE, RISE FAST AND VALUE THEIR EDUCATION
Feb. 17, 2015, RESTON, Va. – Business school alumni earn increased compensation, exercise enhanced purchasing power, consistently climb to the executive ranks, and give overall high marks...

2016 Looks to Be Another Strong Year for MBA Job Seekers
RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - Jan 12, 2016) -  The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) today released the findings of its 2015 Year-End Poll of Employers, which reveal solid 2015 hiring...

2014 Year-End Employer Poll
RESTON, VA--January  7, 2015 — What turned out to be a strong job market for business school and management degree graduates in 2014, is projected to continue into 2015, according to the...