New industry research from GMAC argues that the GMAT and the MBA remain vital signals of candidate readiness, countering narratives pushing wholesale test‑optional policies. The report, drawing on the 2025 Corporate Recruiters Survey, found employers continue to prize problem‑solving, strategic thinking and communication—competencies the GMAT purports to measure. GMAC notes employers increasingly seek adaptability and data literacy as AI reshapes roles, and it projects MBA enrollment growth through 2030. The brief frames standardized testing as an admissions tool that can predict classroom and workplace success even as some programs experiment with alternative criteria. Admissions leaders will weigh this evidence against broader access goals and demographic shifts in applicant pools when calibrating future testing policies.