GMAT/GRE Testing Policies
At Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, GMAT or GRE scores are just one of many factors considered when reviewing your application. You should evaluate your own skills, strengths, and areas for growth to determine whether providing a test score will strengthen your application. Our testing policies and waiver opportunities vary by program. See below for details on your program of interest.
Please reach out to the Office of Admissions at [email protected] or 410-234-9220 with any questions.
All applicants to the Full-time MBA program are required to submit valid GMAT or GRE scores unless they receive approval for a waiver.
We strongly encourage applicants to submit a test score. A competitive score can strengthen your application by demonstrating your academic readiness, particularly if your undergraduate GPA, quantitative background, or professional experience is less traditional. Submitting a score may also enhance your competitiveness for merit-based scholarships.
You may be considered for a GMAT/GRE waiver if you meet both of the following minimum criteria:
- Three or more years of full-time, post-graduate work experience at the time of program start
- AND a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA in undergraduate coursework OR an advanced/professional degree, such as an earned master’s or doctorate
Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee a waiver and receiving a waiver does not guarantee admission. No separate application is required for a GMAT/GRE waiver. All Full-time MBA applicants will be asked in the test score section of the application if they are requesting a waiver and to confirm their qualifications.
If you earned your bachelor’s degree outside the United States, your 3.0 GPA must be confirmed by a course-by-course evaluation from an approved credential evaluation agency. before a waiver will be granted.
The admissions committee reviews waiver requests holistically and will notify you of the decision by email within one week of the application deadline. When deciding requests, we look closely at your academic and professional accomplishments and consider:
- Your undergraduate and/or graduate record, especially in analytical or quantitative courses
- The progression of your career, nature of your work experience, professional certifications, and post-MBA career goals
- If applicable, performance on graduate-level standardized testing other than the GMAT or GRE such as the MCAT or LSAT
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School is test-optional for all full-time Master of Science, Accelerated MBA, and Executive MBA applicants.
Test-optional means you decide whether to submit a test score with your application. If you believe your score adds value to your application, you should submit one. If you choose not to test or feel your score does not reflect your ability for graduate study, please do not include a score. You will indicate whether you wish to submit a test score on the application.
If you submit a score, you can self-report your score on the application, but you should also request the official score sent be sent directly to Carey. We accept GMAT and the GRE scores up to five years old and have no preference between the two tests.
Test scores are not required for applicants to part-time programs.
Flexible MBA, Design Leadership MA/MBA, part-time Master of Science, and certificate programs do not require GMAT or GRE scores from applicants.
If you submit a score, you can self-report your score on the application, but you should also request the official score sent be sent directly to Carey. We accept GMAT and the GRE scores up to five years old and have no preference between the two tests. We also accept LSAT, MCAT and EA scores. Be sure to research which exam is best for you.