Online MBA GMAT/GRE Waiver Policy : Isenberg School of Management : UMass Amherst

At the Isenberg School of Management, we evaluate our applicants holistically and value professional accomplishments. While a strong GMAT/GRE score enhances any application, candidates are able to make a case for admission without a GMAT/GRE based on professional experience and academic achievements.

We provide automatic GMAT/GRE waivers for applicants who meet any of the criteria below:    Doctorate Degree: JD, PhD, PharmD, MD/DO, or international medical graduate with an ECFMG or Fi

We provide automatic GMAT/GRE waivers for applicants who meet any of the criteria below:

Doctorate Degree: JD, PhD, PharmD, MD/DO, or international medical graduate with an ECFMG or Fifth Pathway.
10 years of professional work experience.
3 years of professional work experience with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.

For those who are automatically waived of the GMAT/GRE: Please complete this short form to confirm your waiver. Ready to apply? Get started on your application today. As you complete your application, leave the application test score section blank. Our office will communicate further instructions upon receipt of your application. Please contact us with any questions: grad@isenberg.umass.edu.

For those who are not automatically waived of the GMAT/GRE: Applicants who do not meet the automatic waiver criteria may apply for a waiver based on their work experience and academic accomplishments.

Note: A GMAT/GRE waiver does not guarantee admission. Please contact us with any questions about the program or the admissions process.

Find more information about the GMAT/GRE requirement for the Online MBA here.

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