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HEC Paris only considers GMAT waivers for applicants who’ve completed a top-ranked MiM degree. If you’re eligible, your waiver essay should focus on proving that your academic and professional background already covers what the GMAT tests.
Start by clearly stating your MiM school name, year of graduation, and GPA. Mention specific quantitative courses you performed well in like statistics, accounting, or financial reporting and highlight any academic honors or class ranking if available.
Then move to your work experience. Focus on roles that required analytical thinking, such as budgeting, forecasting, or data analysis. If you’ve led client presentations or written reports, include that too it helps show verbal and reasoning skills.
Be direct and concise. The essay should be no more than 300 words and focused on showing you meet HEC’s standards without needing a test score.
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HEC’s GMAT waiver is only open to applicants who’ve completed a top-ranked MiM, so make sure that’s stated clearly at the beginning of your waiver essay.
• Mention your MiM school, GPA, and the year you graduated.
• Highlight 2–3 quant-heavy courses, like finance, stats, or economics, where you scored 75% or above.
• If you graduated in the top 10–20% of your class, include that too.
• Briefly describe your work experience, especially if it involves financial modeling, business analytics, or strategic planning.
• Also include examples where you’ve demonstrated verbal reasoning, like client interactions, formal presentations, or published work.
The essay should be short, focused, and factual. Don’t generalize, HEC wants to see clear, academic and professional proof that the GMAT isn’t necessary in your case.