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No, Wharton does not offer GMAT waivers for its full-time MBA program. Every applicant must submit either a valid GMAT Focus or GRE score—there’s no exception, even for those with CFA, PhDs, or strong quant backgrounds.
The school is very clear about this requirement on their official site. Applicants can choose whichever test plays to their strengths since Wharton considers both equally. But skipping the standardized test entirely isn’t an option.
The test is a core part of how Wharton evaluates academic readiness across a global applicant pool. Anyone serious about applying should plan to prepare and take one of the accepted tests well ahead of deadlines.
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There’s no way to apply to Wharton’s MBA without a test score, even for applicants with strong academics or years of experience.
• Wharton accepts GMAT Focus or GRE, but one of them is mandatory.
• There are no GMAT or GRE waivers offered for the full-time MBA.
• Even applicants with CFA, Ivy League degrees, or technical roles must submit a score.
• Wharton doesn’t accept the Executive Assessment (EA) either.
• Strong scores are expected, aim for a GRE above 324 or a GMAT Focus equivalent in the 685–740 range.
So yes, you can apply without the GMAT, but only if you’re submitting a GRE score instead. A standardized test is non-negotiable.