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Far From Home How much time have you spent living in a country other than the one where you currently serve as dean? None to six months 6 months to 1.9 years 10.3% 45.3% None to six months 6 months to 1.9 years 45.3% 37.5% As a group, deans are relatively mobile, with a distinct subset demonstrating a clear bias toward international work and travel. However, a substantial portion have spent very little time traveling or working outside their home countries. 10.3% 7.4% years 6.0% 4 to 5.9 30.3% How many countries have you lived in outside of your current location? 37.5% 0 1 17.0% 30.3% 17.0% 2 9.2% 3 2.5%1.2%2.3% 4 5 9.2% 0 1 2 3 2.5%1.2%2.3% 4 5 6 6 In comparison to the GMAT, INSEAD's test retains relevant elements in multiple-choice quantitative and verbal sections, but eliminates some mathematical, grammatical, and vocabulary elements. The new test also includes material that requires candidates to use varied data to reach conclusions, and a mini case anal- ysis that candidates must present orally so examiners can gauge communication skills. The INSEAD EMBA test will be administered regu- larly on the school's three campuses in Fontainebleau, France; Singapore; and Abu Dhabi, UAE. Tests are combined with panel interviews. More information is available at global.emba.insead.edu/home/. BizEd May/June 2012 11 2 to 3.9 years 7.4% 2 to 3.9 years years 6.0% 4 to 5.9 6 or more years INSEAD Tests the Waters INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL INSEAD has announced plans to develop its own EMBA test as an alternative to the standardized Graduate Management Admission Test. To create the exam, INSEAD is part- nering with Prep Zone, a company founded by two alumni in Singapore. While the school still will accept the GMAT, the new test option will be tailored specifi- cally to INSEAD's applicant pool. 31.0% 6 or more years "Our test will provide a more well-rounded way to assess our applicants and reduce the bias against some cultural and educational backgrounds," says Peter Zem- sky, deputy dean of degree programs and curriculum. 31.0%