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  1. 3. Duke University (Fuqua)

    Durham, NC
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    Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business requires applicants to submit a standardized test score to apply to its full-time MBA program, but will accept either the GMAT, the GRE, or the Executive Assessment. Applicants are allowed to submit multiple test scores. Incoming students to Fuqua in 2021 had a 713 GMAT score, on average, and a 3.48 undergraduate GPA. The acceptance rate to Duke’s full-time MBA program was 19% last year. There are four application rounds each year, including an early action option. Fuqua graduates earn a median $140,000 base salary.
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    Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business requires applicants to submit a standardized test score to apply to its full-time MBA program, but will accept either the GMAT, the GRE, or the Executive Assessment...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 19.00%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 713
    • ENROLLED
    • 813
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $140,000

  2. 4. University of Virginia (Darden)

    Charlottesville, VA
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    University of Virginia (Darden) MBA applicants must submit either a GMAT, GRE, Executive Assessment, MCAT or LSAT score to be considered for admission. The program requires one letter of recommendation. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 715 and the average undergraduate GPA was 3.52. English testing scores are required for international applicants, unless they qualify for a waiver. The median base salary for Darden MBA graduates is $144,500.
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    University of Virginia (Darden) MBA applicants must submit either a GMAT, GRE, Executive Assessment, MCAT or LSAT score to be considered for admission...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 30.00%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 715
    • ENROLLED
    • 746
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $144,500

  3. 6. Cornell University (Johnson)

    Ithaca, NY
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    Cornell University’s Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management requires full-time MBA candidates to submit a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission, but for the 2021-2022 application cycle candidates could submit a request for a test waiver that asked applicants to write a short statement on how they would “flourish in our rigorous academic environment.” Cornell Johnson’s incoming students have an average GMAT score of 704 GMAT and a 3.34 undergraduate GPA. In 2021, Cornell accepted 29.45% of applicants, and currently enrolls 589 full-time MBA students. Graduates earn a median base salary of $140,000.
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    Cornell University’s Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management requires full-time MBA candidates to submit a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission, but for the 2021-2022 application cycle candidates could submit a request for a test waiver that asked applicants to write a short statement on how they would “flourish in our rigorous academic environment...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 29.45%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 704
    • ENROLLED
    • 589
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $140,000

  4. 7. University of Washington (Foster)

    Seattle, WA
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    University of Washington (Foster) MBA applicants are strongly encouraged to submit either a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission. The program requires two letters of recommendation. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 704 and the average undergraduate GPA was 3.42. English testing scores are required for international applicants. The median base salary for graduating Foster MBA students is $130,000.
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    University of Washington (Foster) MBA applicants are strongly encouraged to submit either a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 35.00%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 704
    • ENROLLED
    • 235
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $130,000

  5. 8. University of Rochester (Simon)

    Rochester, NY
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    University of Rochester (Simon) MBA applicants must submit a GRE or GMAT score, but qualified applicants may receive a test waiver. Letters of recommendation aren’t required, but the program requires two references. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 655 and the average undergraduate GPA was 3.37. TOEFL scores are required for international applicants, unless they qualify for a waiver. Simon MBA students must complete 68 credits to graduate.
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    University of Rochester (Simon) MBA applicants must submit a GRE or GMAT score, but qualified applicants may receive a test waiver...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 24.00%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 655
    • ENROLLED
    • 232
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $121,750

  7. 9. University of Notre Dame (Mendoza)

    Notre Dame, IN
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    University of Notre Dame (Mendoza) MBA applicants must submit a GRE or GMAT score, but qualified applicants may receive a test waiver. The program requires two letters of recommendation. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 670 and the average undergraduate GPA was 3.34. TOEFL scores are required for international applicants. The acceptance rate in 2021 was 42.2%. Mendoza MBA students must complete 64 credits to graduate.
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    University of Notre Dame (Mendoza) MBA applicants must submit a GRE or GMAT score, but qualified applicants may receive a test waiver...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 42.20%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 670
    • ENROLLED
    • 264
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $121,900

  8. 10. Georgia Institute of Technology (Scheller)

    Atlanta, GA
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    Georgia Institute of Technology (Scheller) doesn’t require candidates to submit either a GMAT or GRE score to apply to its full-time MBA program, but two letters of recommendation are required. In 2021, incoming students had an average GMAT score of 682 and a 3.4 undergraduate GPA. Last year, the school accepted 27% of applicants, and it currently has 145 full-time MBA students enrolled. Graduates earn a median base salary of $125,000. Students need 54 credits in order to graduate.
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    Georgia Institute of Technology (Scheller) doesn’t require candidates to submit either a GMAT or GRE score to apply to its full-time MBA program, but two letters of recommendation are required...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 27.00%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 682
    • ENROLLED
    • 145
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $125,000

  9. 11. Michigan State University (Broad)

    East Lansing, MI
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    Michigan State University (Broad) doesn’t require GMAT or GRE scores from applicants to its full-time MBA program. Accepted students who do take the GMAT score an average of 650. At least one letter of recommendation is required. International students must take the TOEFL and score at least 80, but waivers are available. In 2021, 46% of applicants were accepted to Broad’s full-time MBA program. The school currently enrolls 65 full-time MBA students. Graduates earn a median base salary of $110,000.
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    Michigan State University (Broad) doesn’t require GMAT or GRE scores from applicants to its full-time MBA program...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 46.00%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 650
    • ENROLLED
    • 65
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $110,000

  10. 12. Boston University (Questrom)

    Boston, MA
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    Boston University (Questrom) applicants must submit either GMAT or GRE scores to be considered for admission to the full-time MBA program. Incoming students also have an average GMAT score of 675. One letter of recommendation is required and international students need a minimum TOEFL score of 600 in order to be considered for admission. Prospective students must apply by March 15. In 2021, Questrom accepted 34% of applicants, and currently enrolls 320 full-time MBA students. Graduates earn a $111,500 median base salary.
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    Boston University (Questrom) applicants must submit either GMAT or GRE scores to be considered for admission to the full-time MBA program...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 34.00%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 675
    • ENROLLED
    • 320
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $111,500

  11. 13. University of Florida (Warrington)

    Gainesville, FL
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    University of Florida (Warrington) MBA applicants must submit either a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission. Two letters of recommendation are required. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 664 and the average undergraduate GPA was 3.49. TOEFL scores are required for international applicants, unless they qualify for a waiver. The median base salary for Warrington MBA graduates is $110,000.
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    University of Florida (Warrington) MBA applicants must submit either a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 26.69%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 664
    • ENROLLED
    • 79
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $110,000

  13. 14. University of Maryland–College Park (Smith)

    College Park, MD
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    University of Maryland–College Park (Smith) MBA applicants don’t have to submit either a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission. The program requires one letter of recommendation. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 641 and the average undergraduate GPA was 3.3. TOEFL scores are required for international applicants. The acceptance rate in 2021 was 43.28%. MBA students must complete 54 credits to graduate.
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    University of Maryland–College Park (Smith) MBA applicants don’t have to submit either a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 43.28%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 641
    • ENROLLED
    • 149
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $117,000

  14. 15. University of Pittsburgh (Katz)

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    University of Pittsburgh (Katz) MBA applicants must submit a GRE or GMAT score, but qualified applicants may receive a test waiver. The program requires two letters of recommendation. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 624 and the average undergraduate GPA was 3.14. TOEFL scores are required for international applicants. Katz MBA students must complete 45 credits to graduate.
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    University of Pittsburgh (Katz) MBA applicants must submit a GRE or GMAT score, but qualified applicants may receive a test waiver...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 44.58%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 624
    • ENROLLED
    • 127
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $93,000

  15. 16. William & Mary

    Williamsburg, VA
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    William & Mary doesn’t require GMAT or GRE scores to be submitted by MBA applicants. The program requires two letters of recommendation. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 615 and the average undergraduate GPA was 3.4. The median base salary for graduating William & Mary MBA students is $97,000. Students are required to complete 58 credits to graduate.
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    William & Mary doesn’t require GMAT or GRE scores to be submitted by MBA applicants...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 57.00%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 615
    • ENROLLED
    • 210
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $97,500

  16. 17. University of Denver (Daniels)

    Denver, CO
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    University of Denver (Daniels) MBA aplicants aren’t required to submit a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission. The program doesn’t require letters of recommendation. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 625 and the average undergraduate GPA was 3.38. TOEFL scores are required for international applicants. The acceptance rate in 2021 was 55.3%.
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    University of Denver (Daniels) MBA aplicants aren’t required to submit a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 55.35%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 625
    • ENROLLED
    • 98
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $80,750

  17. 18. University of San Francisco

    San Francisco, CA
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    The University of San Francisco MBA program doesn’t require GMAT or GRE scores from applicants. The program requires two letters of recommendation. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 575 and the average undergraduate GPA was 3.11. TOEFL scores are required for international applicants. University of San Francisco MBA students must complete 48 credits to graduate.
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    The University of San Francisco MBA program doesn’t require GMAT or GRE scores from applicants...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 59.00%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 575
    • ENROLLED
    • 76
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $100,500

  19. 19. University of Massachusetts–Amherst (Isenberg)

    Amherst, MA
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    University of Massachusetts–Amherst (Isenberg) MBA applicants must submit either a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission, although there are waivers for those who qualify. The program requires two letters of recommendation. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 640 and the average undergraduate GPA was 3.43. TOEFL scores are required for international applicants. The acceptance rate in 2021 was 32%. Isenberg MBA students must complete 37 credits to graduate.
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    University of Massachusetts–Amherst (Isenberg) MBA applicants must submit either a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission, although there are waivers for those who qualify...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 32.00%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 640
    • ENROLLED
    • 60
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $85,000

  20. 20. University of Houston (Bauer)

    Houston, TX
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    University of Houston (Bauer) MBA applicants must submit either a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission, although this requirement may be waived for those who meet specific criteria. Two letters of recommendation are required. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 614 and the average undergraduate GPA was 3.15. TOEFL scores are required for international applicants, unless they qualify for a waiver. The acceptance rate for the program is 68.2%.
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    University of Houston (Bauer) MBA applicants must submit either a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission, although this requirement may be waived for those who meet specific criteria...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 68.20%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 614
    • ENROLLED
    • 68
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $76,000

  21. 21. University of California–Riverside (Anderson)

    Riverside, CA
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    The University of California–Riverside (Anderson)’s MBA program doesn’t require applicants to submit GMAT and GRE scores, but they may if they wish to strengthen their application. The program requires one letter of recommendation. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 632 and the average undergraduate GPA was 3.59. TOEFL scores are required for international applicants. The acceptance rate in 2021 was 62%.
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    The University of California–Riverside (Anderson)’s MBA program doesn’t require applicants to submit GMAT and GRE scores, but they may if they wish to strengthen their application...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 62.00%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 632
    • ENROLLED
    • 171
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $86,000

  22. 22. Case Western Reserve University (Weatherhead)

    Cleveland, OH
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    Case Western Reserve University (Weatherhead) doesn’t require letters of recommendation to apply to its full-time MBA program, and the school is test-optional for fall 2022. Admitted students that take a test have an average GMAT score of 640 or a quantitative GRE score of 160 and a verbal score of 152. On average, incoming students have an undergraduate GPA of 3.2. International students can obtain a waiver to skip the TOEFL if they meet certain conditions. In 2021, 52% of applicants were admitted to the program, which currently has 65 students enrolled.
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    Case Western Reserve University (Weatherhead) doesn’t require letters of recommendation to apply to its full-time MBA program, and the school is test-optional for fall 2022...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 52.00%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 640
    • ENROLLED
    • 65
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $85,000

  23. 23. New Jersey Institute of Technology

    Newark, NJ
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    New Jersey Institute of Technology has a test policy that allows candidates with an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.8 to waive the GMAT or GRE. Candidates with master’s or Ph.D. degrees from accredited U.S.- and Canada-based schools may also waive the testing requirement. Last year, incoming students had a 3.07 undergraduate GPA, on average. Prospective students need one letter of recommendation in order to apply. The school’s acceptance rate for its full-time MBA program last year was 53%. Graduates make median base salaries of $71,000.
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    New Jersey Institute of Technology has a test policy that allows candidates with an undergraduate GPA of at least 2...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 52.63%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 500
    • ENROLLED
    • 54
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $71,000

  25. 24. Morgan State University (Graves)

    Baltimore, MD
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    Morgan State Graves School of Business MBA applicants do not have to submit a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission. The program requires two letters of recommendation. Among students accepted last year, the average undergraduate GPA was 3.2. TOEFL scores are required for international applicants. The median base salary for graduating Yale MBA students in 2021 is $80,000.
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    Morgan State Graves School of Business MBA applicants do not have to submit a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 73.00%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 500
    • ENROLLED
    • 91
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $80,000

  26. 25. College of Charleston

    Charleston, SC
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    College of Charleston MBA applicants are not required to submit a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission. The program does not require any letters of recommendation. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 578 and the average undergraduate GPA was 3.43. TOEFL scores are required for international applicants. The acceptance rate in 2021 was 44%. MBA students must complete 39 credits to graduate.
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    College of Charleston MBA applicants are not required to submit a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 44.00%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 578
    • ENROLLED
    • 54
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $55,000

  27. 26. Quinnipiac University

    Hamden, CT
    Quinnipiac University doesn’t require full-time MBA applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score. Last year, incoming students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.57. Prospective students need two letters of recommendation in order to apply. Last year, Quinnipiac admitted 95% of applicants to its full-time MBA program, which currently enrolls 223 students. Admissions are offered on a rolling basis. Students need 45 credits to graduate. The median base salary for graduates is $66,500.
    Quinnipiac University doesn’t require full-time MBA applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 95.13%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 500
    • ENROLLED
    • 223
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $66,500

  28. 27. Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge (Ourso)

    Baton Rouge, LA
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    Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge (Ourso) requires candidates to submit a GMAT or GRE score if they have a GPA of less than 3.0. Candidates also need two letters of recommendation in order to apply. Last year, incoming students, on average, had an average GMAT score of 598 and an undergraduate GPA of 3.5. International students are required to submit TOEFL scores with an application, and all students need to complete 48 credits to graduate. The median base salary for graduates is $60,000.
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    Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge (Ourso) requires candidates to submit a GMAT or GRE score if they have a GPA of less than 3...
    • ACCEPTANCE RATE
    • 82.00%
    • AVERAGE GMAT
    • 598
    • ENROLLED
    • 156
    • GMAT REQUIREMENT
    • No
    • MEDIAN BASE SALARY OF NEW GRADS
    • $60,000

Why many MBA programs no longer require the GMAT or GRE

Good news for professionals looking to apply for MBA programs—more and more top MBA programs are loosening their testing requirements.

Professionals who think their experience speaks to their management competency and would like to skip tests altogether might be happy to hear that many full-time MBA programs no longer require any test scores to be submitted at all.

The top-ranked schools are an indication of a broader trend in MBA admissions policies, a trend that started before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic but was expedited in the past two years, according to Esther Magna, a principal MBA admissions consultant at Stacy Blackman, an MBA admissions consulting company. Top schools want to ensure diversity in their incoming cohorts—diversity of both personal and professional backgrounds—and maintaining a GMAT requirement somewhat limits the types of students who apply, Magna adds.

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