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How to Get Into Top MBA Programs With a Low GMAT/GRE Score

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|November 7th, 2024|Application Process, GMAT, GRE|

Are you aiming for a top-tier MBA program like Harvard Business School, INSEAD, MIT Sloan, etc. but concerned about a less-than-stellar GMAT or GRE score? Don't worry, you're not alone. While a strong standardized test score is undoubtedly a valuable asset, it's not the sole determinant of your application's success. In this blog post, ARINGO MBA admissions consulting will delve into strategies to bolster your application and overcome potential hurdles.

Understanding the New Test: GMAC Business Writing Assessment

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|September 8th, 2024|Application Process, GMAC, GMAT, GRE|

Top business schools are increasingly seeking candidates with strong data analysis skills, critical thinking abilities, and effective written communication. The GMACTM Business Writing Assessment (BWA) offers a unique opportunity to showcase your writing prowess and stand out in the competitive MBA admissions landscape.

GMAT/GRE Waivers for 2024-2025 MBA Applications

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|July 23rd, 2024|Application Process, GMAT, GRE|

Standardized Tests scores are an important part of top MBA applications. Most business schools ask candidates to submit a GMAT/GRE score with their MBA applications. However, in the past years several top MBA programs allow MBA candidates to ask for a Standardized Tests waiver and submit the MBA application without GMAT/GRE score. Here is a list of top MBA programs that offer GMAT waivers for 2024-2025 applications and some info on the waiver process.

GMAT/GRE Waivers for 2024 MBA programs – Updated list

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|August 15th, 2023|Application Process, GMAT, GRE|

Just like in recent years, business schools and top MBA programs are continuing to offer GMAT waivers to MBA candidates applying to their programs for the 2024 intake. Many MBA candidates can take advantage of this rare opportunity and get accepted to top MBA programs without a GMAT score.

Applying to NYU Stern MBA Programs? GMAT Waivers are available!

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|July 13th, 2023|GMAT, GRE, NYU Stern MBA|

If you feel that you are not able to prepare for or take a standardized test and are able to demonstrate academic readiness without a standardized test score, you may request a standardized test waiver for the Full-Time and Fashion & Luxury MBA programs. The 2024 Andre Koo Tech MBA program is test optional.

Top MBA programs continue to waive GMAT/GRE for 2024 intake

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|July 6th, 2023|Application Process, GMAT, GRE|

Just like in recent years, business schools and top MBA programs are continuing to offer GMAT waivers to MBA candidates applying to their programs for the 2024 intake. Many MBA candidates can take advantage of this rare opportunity and get accepted to top MBA programs without a GMAT score.

Top MBA programs continue to waive GMAT/GRE for 2023 intake

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|June 22nd, 2022|Application Process, GMAT, GRE|

In continuation to the global COVID-19  pandemic, Business schools and top MBA programs are continuing to offer GMAT waivers to MBA candidates applying to their programs for the 2023 intake.

More Top MBA Programs are Offering GMAT Waivers

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|July 14th, 2021|Application Process, GMAT, GRE|

Following last year's COVID pandemic influence, several top MBA programs have already announced a GMAT Waiver option for the MBA 2022 applications. As of July 14, these are the schools that have already announced the GMAT waiver option: Virginia Darden – "We accept a number of standardized tests – GMAT, GRE, Executive Assessment (EA), MCAT [...]

Top MBA Program without GMAT – no problem!

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|November 8th, 2020|Application Process, GMAT, GRE|

This current MBA application season is taking place side by side with the COVID-19 pandemic which is disrupting the world. Therefore more and more top business schools are offering GMAT/GRE waiver options to this coming application deadline, allowing MBA candidates apply to top MBA programs based on their strong academic and professional background, without [...]

Emory Goizueta is offering GMAT waivers in light of COVID-19

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|October 18th, 2020|GMAT, GRE|

This week the Goizueta Admissions team announced their GMAT waiver request process for their 1 and 2-year full-time MBA programs. Earlier this application cycle top programs including MIT Sloan, UVA Darden, Vanderbilt Owen and Georgia Tech Scheller announced the ability for candidates to waive the GMAT/GRE requirement for the 2020-21 application season (as of October [...]

NYU MBA Grants GMAT Waivers And Option For Alternative Tests

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|September 25th, 2020|GMAT, GRE, NYU Stern MBA|

Good news for both part-time and full-time NYU Stern MBA applicants! NYU’s part-time MBA program has introduced a new GMAT waiver. Candidates will have waivers granted under the following conditions: Hold an undergraduate degree conferred by New York University (including NYU Shanghai and NYU Abu Dhabi). Have earned a final cumulative GPA of 3.20 [...]

MIT Sloan will allow MBA candidates to apply without GMAT

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|September 22nd, 2020|GMAT, GRE, MIT Sloan MBA|

MIT Sloan's MBA programs goes test-optional this year. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, on September 22nd the school changed the tests requirements on its website for the MBA program that start in 2021 to the following: "Standardized tests, such as GMAT, GRE, EA, TOEFL, IELTS, are a component of the application process and play [...]

Top 10 MBA Program Waives GMAT Requirement – Yes, You Read That Right

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|August 16th, 2020|Darden MBA, GMAT, GRE, Harvard MBA|

In June University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business announced that waivers would be granted for standardized tests. This would cover both GMAT and GRE tests. This is for the 2020-2021 application cycle, whose first deadline is September 2nd. Waivers are granted on a case-by-case basis and the following factors will be taken into [...]

GRE Offered at Home; Helps MBA Hopefuls amid Coronavirus Outbreak

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|March 23rd, 2020|GRE|

In light of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, the ETS (Educational Testing Service) is offering students the opportunity to take the GRE test at home for a limited time. This comes after testing centers around the globe closed their doors, leaving many applicants wondering how they will be able to fulfill their MBA applications. As [...]

Top MBA Programs with GMAT Waivers

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|March 22nd, 2020|Application Process, GMAT, GRE|

Recently, we have had many inquiries regarding how the Coronavirus will affect MBA admission requirements. With testing centers closing, we have compiled the following list of programs that offer GMAT waivers for applications in April 2020: Chicago Booth will continue to accept test scores (GMAT, GRE, TOEFL) through July 1, 2020. The Admissions Committee [...]

NYU Stern Accepts the Executive Assessment Test Instead of GMAT/GRE

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|August 22nd, 2019|GMAT, GRE, NYU Stern MBA|

NYU Stern will allow candidates to its full-time MBA programs (Full-time MBA program, Technology and Entrepreneurship MBA, Fashion & Luxury MBA) to apply by taking a shorter and easier test called the Executive Assessment. That test, originally designed for applicants to Executive MBA programs, is shorter with fewer questions and lacks the GMAT’s Analytical [...]

MBA Application Tips from Harvard Business School

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|August 20th, 2018|Application Process, GMAT, GRE, Harvard MBA, Transcripts|

HBS published some more application tips on their admissions blog, this time regarding Extracurriculars and Awards, Tests and Transcripts: Extracurricular Activities "What are you involved in outside of work? What impact did these activities have on you, and what impact did you have through these activities? Sometimes future applicants wonder what activities they should participate in so [...]

10 Tips & Tricks for the GRE

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|August 24th, 2017|GRE, Uncategorized|

The GRE is a notoriously tricky test. Unfortunately, it's also a test that most people applying to non-professional (e.g. MD, JD) graduate programs will have to take at some point. If you've already looked over a practice GRE exam, don't despair: it is definitely intimidating at first glance, but there's a lot you can do [...]

Should You Take the GRE or the GMAT?

By ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting|May 15th, 2016|GMAT, GRE|

by: David Recine To take the GRE or GMAT. For so many grad school hopefuls, that is the question. Both of these exams are widely accepted, with testing facilities available across the world. Both of these exams are required for certain graduate programs. So how do you answer the GRE vs. GMAT question? There are [...]