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In the current situation, a number of B-schools announced to make GMAT optional. A recent announcement has shown that in the coming days, more B-schools will not require GMAT scores for admission purposes. According to a survey of Kaplan, more than one-third of the B-schools. a survey was conducted among the admission officers of 100 B-schools in US and among them, 36 mentioned that GMAT and GRE are not required at all from the candidates.
Even during the pandemic, the enthu of the candidates to get enrolled in the best B-schools remains the same. At this stage, waiving GMAT and GRE score for admission purposes will definitely make the admission process flexible.
Popular B-Schools and their GMAT and GRE Score Policy
In Indiana University’s Kelly School of Business, a number of full-time MBA programs are seen to waive GMAT and GRE requirements. Along with Kelley, MIT Sloan, Darden School of Business, Ross School of Business and others are also having the very same policy for the admission process.
Details of MBA admission in the Top B-Schools
The following table holds the detailed updates of the admission policies of the globally top B-schools – check this out:
| School | Details On GMAT/GRE Waivers |
|---|---|
| MIT | For this admission session They will be considering the submitted material. |
| Virginia school of Business | SAT & ACT scores will be accepted as GMAT and GRE waiver |
| Ross School of Business | Applicants will be admitted or put on a waitlist for Round 1 admission |
| Indiana University | Candidates will have to offer a brief statement of 500 words to get a score waiver |
| Georgia Tech University | Candidates will have to offer a brief statement of 2000 characters to get a score waiver |
| University of Minnesota | GPA of 3.2+ & 5+ years of work experience, a CFA or CPA, or graduate degree |
| Michigan State University | 4+ years of work experience, supervisor’s recommendation & online pre-requisites |
| Wisconsin University | 5 years of work experience and 3.3 undergrad GPA |
| Rochester University | undergrad 3.2 or higher GPA |
| University of California | 4+ years of work experience and academic excellence |
| University of Maryland | Industry certification along with Six Sigma, GPA of 3.0 CFA, CPA or MCAT or LSAT |
| Babson College | Academic record, skills of written and verbal communication and progress through a resume with strong references |
| Rutgers Business School | Priority for Rutgers undergrads with excellent undergraduate records and leadership qualities |
| Northeastern University | GMAT and GRE score waived |
20% B-Schools Plan to Keep GMAT and GRE Waiving Policy as Permanent
Kaplan also had a survey on the admission officers of 104 B-schools and the survey results show that their admission policy is a bit progressive. The survey results as follow:
- 24% of the respondents have a suspension policy of GMAT and GRE
- 18% mentioned that GMAT and GRE will be required
- 17% mentioned that GMAT and GRE score requirements are waived currently and they are considering to keep it permanent
Along with that, some features of the application process of this session are waiving the application and deposit fees. Waiving the work experience requirement and extending the application deadlines are the add-ons to make the process more flexible. The universities are considering GPA and other academic results for admission.
Now, this is a fact that the admission process of this year is unlike other years – this is not just flexible, also it is a student-friendly admission process. This is an easier way to secure a seat in the globally top B-schools. It is probably an indication that competition will be even higher this year. The matter of making GMAT and GRE optional as permanent admission policy is still a question but there is a possibility of it.
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