Which business schools can you apply to without a GRE or GMAT test score?

See the list of schools for the 2020-2021 business school admissions cycle.

Author: Yorm

There’s never been a better time to apply to business school. With COVID-19 impacting the ability of students to take standardized tests in-person, several top MBA schools are responding to these changes by allowing you to apply without a GRE or GMAT, or adding special accommodations to meet the needs of MBA applicants in the 2020-2021 admissions cycle. 

Listed below are a current list of test requirements for top business schools in the US. 

Note: Be sure to verify standardized test requirements on school websites as schools may continue to make adjustments.

Business School 2020-2021 Standardized Test RequirementsCornell University Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management Adjusted deadlines for official test scoresDuke University, Fuqua School of BusinessNew Round 4 application deadline (May 19). Round 4 candidates to submit the Executive Assessment without prior approval, instead of GMAT/GRE.Emory University, Goizueta Business SchoolWaiver process for candidates with extenuating circumstancesGeorgetown University, McDonough School of BusinessAccepting Executive Assessment, LSAT and MCAT, expired GMAT/GRE scoresHarvard Business SchoolRequired, extended timeline for those facing testing limitationsIndiana University-Bloomington, Kelley School of BusinessWaiver application processMassachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT Sloan School of ManagementNot required, will accept valid or expired scoresNew York University, Leonard N. Stern School of BusinessWaivers for part-time MBA with conditionsNorthwestern University, Kellogg School of ManagementTest scores required, explain extenuating COVID-19 circumstances in optional essayRice University, Jones Graduate School of BusinessWaiver application processStanford University, Graduate School of BusinessAccepting official online versions of the GMAT, GRE, TOEFL and IELTS until further noticeThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business SchoolGMAT/GRE waiver for certain candidatesThe University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of BusinessWaiver process for candidates with extenuating circumstancesUniversity of California, Berkeley, Haas School of BusinessTest extensions provided for Round 1 candidatesUniversity of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Anderson School of ManagementTest extensions for 2020 cycleUniversity of Chicago, Booth School of BusinessCandidates can apply without a test score, official test scores required by July 1 (2020 cycle)University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Michigan Ross School of BusinessWaiver application processUniversity of Pennsylvania, Wharton SchoolAccepting official online GMAT & GRE scoresUniversity of Rochester, Simon Business SchoolWaiver application processUniversity of Southern California, Marshall School of BusinessNot required, candidates are encouraged to take online alternatives for GMAT, GRE & Executive AssessmentsUniversity of Virginia, Darden School of BusinessGMAT/GRE Test OptionalUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin School of BusinessGMAT/GRE Test OptionalVanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of ManagementExecutive Assessment

A few top schools still require the GMAT or GRE as part of your application. These include:

Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of BusinessColumbia Business SchoolDartmouth College, Tuck School of BusinessUniversity of Washington, Foster School of BusinessWashington University in St. Louis, Olin Business SchoolYale University, Yale School of Management

An MBA from a top business school offers candidates the opportunity to pivot careers, expand professional networks, and be equipped to take on impactful leadership roles in the world of business. With MBA graduates earning significantly more than their peers, an investment in a business education will always be worth it. It’s also a great time to apply to several top schools without the burden of taking a test. 

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