GMAT/GRE Test Waiver Policies
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GMAT/GRE Test Waiver Policies
At Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, the GMAT or GRE are just one of many factors that we weigh when reviewing your application. You should evaluate your own skillsets, strengths, and shortcomings and decide whether testing or the waiver makes your application as strong as it can be. If you would like to be considered for a test waiver, please review the information below to see if you meet the minimum criteria. Waiver requests are part of the application. When deciding whether to offer a test waiver, we will look closely at your academic and professional accomplishments, including but not limited to:
- 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.
Please reach out to the Office of Admissions at carey.admissions@jhu.edu or 410-234-9220 with any questions.
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Minimum eligibility requirements are as follows:
- three or more years of full-time, post-graduate work experience at the time of program start
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- a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA in undergraduate coursework OR an advanced degree or professional degree (i.e., earned master’s or doctorate)
Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee a waiver and receiving a waiver does not guarantee admission. There is no separate application required for GMAT/GRE waiver. All full-time MBA applicants will see questions asking if they are requesting a waiver and confirming their qualifications in the test score section of the application.
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 your waiver will be granted.
If you are not eligible for a waiver or otherwise wish to submit a score, we accept the GMAT Online and GRE at Home in addition to the test center versions of both exams.
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Test-optional means it is your choice as an applicant to determine whether or not to submit a GMAT or GRE score with your application. If you have taken a test and believe a score will add value to your application, you should submit one. If you do not wish to test or believe your test score does not reflect your ability and potential 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 decide to submit a score, you can self-report your score on the application, but you should also have your official score sent directly to Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. We accept scores from both the GMAT and the GRE that are up to five years old and do not have a preference for either test. Be sure to do your research on which exam is best for you.
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If you have any questions, please reach out to the Office of Admissions at carey.admissions@jhu.edu or 410-234-9220 with any questions.