Which top MBA programs currently offer GMAT waivers, and how do their policies differ?

 Several top MBA programs now offer GMAT waivers, each with distinct criteria:

Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business: Tepper evaluates waiver requests individually, focusing on academic readiness. Applicants may need to demonstrate preparedness through prior coursework or professional experience.

Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management: All full-time MBA applicants can request a GMAT/GRE waiver. Candidates must submit a concise statement (100 words) detailing their analytical and quantitative capabilities, highlighting how their background equips them for the program's rigor. 

Dartmouth Tuck School of Business: Tuck considers waivers for applicants with at least two years of post-graduate work experience and strong quantitative skills demonstrated through academics or professional roles. Non-native English speakers must meet specific language proficiency criteria. Waiver requests should be submitted before the application, with responses typically within 10-12 business days.

Emory Goizueta Business School: Applicants can seek waivers if their academic background and work experience indicate readiness for graduate-level business coursework. A bachelor's degree and full-time professional experience are prerequisites. Decisions are usually communicated within 10-14 business days.

MIT Sloan School of Management: Sloan has offered GMAT/GRE waivers, encouraging applicants to provide alternative evidence of academic readiness, such as online course certificates or industry certifications like the CFA. 

University of Virginia Darden School of Business: Darden accepts various standardized tests and allows candidates to request a waiver, especially those with strong academic records or extensive work experience in analytical fields. 

University of Michigan Ross School of Business: Ross permits waiver requests for applicants with over four years of full-time professional experience, advanced degrees, or high grades in quantitative courses. 

Georgetown University McDonough School of Business: McDonough offers waivers for applicants facing challenges accessing exams, provided they haven't taken the GMAT, GRE, or EA in the past five years. 

Indiana University Kelley School of Business: Kelley considers waivers for candidates who can demonstrate academic readiness through previous degrees or relevant work experience. 

Babson College: Babson has adopted a test-optional policy, evaluating applicants based on past academic performance and other materials without requiring GMAT/GRE scores. 

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Policies are subject to change; always consult the latest admissions information from each school. Submitting a strong GMAT/GRE scorenhance your application, especially for candidates with limited quantitative backgrounds.