Tips for Preparing for the GMAC Executive Assessment (EA) Test

INSEAD’s Executive MBA programme is intensive, rigorous and challenging. To ensure that we bring the best talent to the class, applicants must either take the INSEAD Assessment, the GMAC Executive Assessment (EA) test or the GMAT – all of which provide a uniform and standardised way of evaluating candidates’ aptitude to cope with the intensity and breadth of the programme.

How to Apply for INSEAD's MBA Programme

At INSEAD, we look for people with intellectual curiosity and a desire to stretch themselves in a rigorous programme such as our one-year MBA. We welcome applications from around the world regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, or financial status. Our aim is to build an exciting, dynamic and diverse student body.​ In this video, Virginie Fougea, head of INSEAD's MBA Recruitment and Admissions, talks about what the school looks for in an MBA candidate.

Never Get Too Comfortable

Neha Mehta Country Manager Schlumberger INSEAD Executive MBA "You really need to be shaken up to do something incredible." Neha believes that change and challenges are vital to a fulfilling personal and professional life. She was excelling in her career in the oil and gas industry, leading a team of 200 employees in the Middle East, yet she experienced self-doubt when considering an Executive MBA. Hear her advice on how to overcome these moments of uncertainty.

Sometimes, You Need to Be Unreasonable

Jessica Fracassi Berrezaie Director of Merchandising and Customer Experience Hermès INSEAD Executive MBA "Being reasonable is good. But sometimes, being unreasonable is how you make things happen!" Jessica firmly believes that you can grow whatever stage of life you're in. She had two young children and a demanding role in the luxury goods sector when she embarked on her Executive MBA journey, but built a solid support network to carry her through. Her message? Go for it!

Discover A Life Without Limits

Is this the right time in your career to do an EMBA? Is this something that you deserve to do? Are you doing the right thing by your family? These are all valid questions that many of our alumnae and current participants have asked themselves before embarking upon their Executive MBA journey. Hear how they have lived through these challenges, and their advice on how to overcome the obstacles and barriers to pursue professional growth. 

GMAT Exam Preparation: Tips From Top Scorers

The GMAT is a tough nut to crack. Like many other adaptive tests, the GMAT requires rigorous preparation in the weeks leading up to the exam date. With the right approach and proper planning, however, acing the GMAT is well within reach. INSEAD MBA students Ekaterina Kuznetsova, Wenyu Yang and Silvia Nelba share some insights on their GMAT preparation strategy and their secrets on how they achieved competitive scores. 
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