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.

Sandra Charles

Chief Medical Officer
Library of Congress

Dr. Sandra M. Charles, MD is the Chief Medical Officer and Chief of the Health Services Division at the Library of Congress, where she is responsible for directing the Occupational Medicine and Employee Health Program. Dr. Charles renders professional consultation to Library leadership to guide policy and response to public health issues affecting the agency, as well as medical issues impacting employees’ performance and conduct.  She has received countless awards and recognition, for her outstanding leadership in teaching, healthcare and promoting wellness as an imperative to employee growth. 

Prior to joining the Library in 1988, Dr. Charles served as a Supervisory Medical Officer at St. Elizabeth’s Psychiatric Hospital in Washington, DC.  She oversaw the care of patients, and also the education of staff including psychiatrists in training. Her remarkable leadership skills were quickly recognized, as she was requested to join, and was subsequently selected from a formidable field of candidates, to assume the role of President on the Board of Directors of Collington, a renowned retirement community, affiliated with Kendal Communities in Mitchellville, Maryland. As President, on two separate occasions, over her challenging 20-year tenure, she presided over a board of 12 trustees, overseeing the management, growth and development of the organization. One of her most significant achievements was, effectively forging mission-driven trust relationships among residents, staff, and fellow board members. Her resilience was tested, when she successfully led the organization through a financial and management crisis, and assured continuity of its “not for profit” mission, thereby preserving and solidifying its status as a vibrant continuing care community.  

She served in an equally demanding role, as a member and Secretary of the Board of Trustees for American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, (AASHA). The organization later changed its name to Leading Age but continues to excel as an advocacy and education forum for “not for profit” organizations, dedicated to expanding possibilities for the aging. In her exhaustive quest to champion the cause of America’s aging, Dr. Charles served honorably as a commissioner on the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission, now known as CARF- CCAC.  She has also left an indelible mark on higher education, having served as a member of The Pennsylvania State University’s Outreach and Online Education Advisory Board, from October 2014- May 2023. Since 2022 she has served on the Underrepresented Groups Advisory Board of the Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business. 

Dr. Charles completed her BS in Chemistry, cum laude, from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York and her MD at Howard University College of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors medical society. She holds a graduate certificate in the Business of Medicine from Johns Hopkins, Carey School of Business, and is a graduate of Morehouse School of Medicine’s Executive Primary Care Faculty Development Program. She is a sought-after speaker on topics of aging, mental health and wellbeing and is committed to life-long learning.

How we work with Flexible MBA students

We understand the unique goals of part-time students and working professionals. Whether you’re pursuing a career transition, looking to advance in your current role, or strategically navigate your MBA to support future career goals, our professional coaches and career educators will align their support to your specific needs throughout your time as a student at Carey.

Flexible MBA students benefit from:

We have graduates working at some of the top companies and leading organizations in the United States and across the world. Learn more about our employment statistics.

Flexible MBA employment report

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JHU Leave of Absence Policy

There may be times when a Carey student needs to take a break from their academic work during the year. For any specific questions about taking a leave (including Required Leaves of Absence), visit the university Leave of Absence policy.

Applying for a Voluntary Leave of Absence

A Voluntary Leave of Absence (LOA) may be granted to Johns Hopkins Carey Business School students in appropriate circumstances following review of the student’s application from the LOA Committee.

Students seeking a voluntary LOA should speak with their academic advisor. Voluntary LOAs may be requested for appropriately documented reasons. These include medical issues, military service, political campaign participation, other personal opportunities, internship, or personal or financial hardship.

Voluntary LOAs are limited to one (1) academic year (two (2) consecutive academic semesters, for those JHU divisions that operate on a semester schedule), but Covered Students may apply for an extension of up to a full second year (two (2) additional consecutive academic semesters). LOAs may not be granted for more than two (2) years of academic terms in aggregate. Students who remain on leave for more than two (2) years will be considered to have withdrawn from their academic program and must apply to be reinstated to the University.

Students receiving financial aid and/or scholarships should contact the Office of Student Enrollment and Account Management with questions.

Following submission of a completed LOA application, students will be notified in writing of the approval or disapproval of their leave request.

Voluntary Leave of Absence Application

All students requesting a Voluntary LOA must complete the Application for a Student Leave of Absence.  Additionally, students must submit supporting documentation based on the type of LOA and international citizenship.

Return to Study

Students must complete the online reinstatement application to return from a Voluntary LOA. The form must be accompanied by documentation (from one of the sources below) that explains what progress has taken place in the student’s absence that would enable them to be successful upon return. Students must submit a complete reinstatement application with all required supplement documentation in order for their application to be reviewed and approved.

If a student fails to return from an approved LOA and fails to timely respond to the University’s attempt to contact them, the student will be removed from their program of study. Students applying to return to study should refer to the following academic timeline:

Extension Request for Voluntary Leave of Absence

Voluntary LOAs are limited to one (1) academic year but students may apply for an extension of up to a full second year. All students requesting an Extended Voluntary LOA must complete the Leave Extension Request Form.  Additionally, students must submit supporting documentation based on the type of LOA and international citizenship.

LOAs may not be granted for more than two (2) years of academic terms in aggregate. Students who remain on leave for more than two (2) years will be considered to have withdrawn from their academic program and must apply to be reinstated to the University.

International Students

International students in F-1/J-1 visa status must contact the Office of International Services (OIS) by emailing ois@jhu.edu prior to submitting the University Leave Request Form. OIS will advise you on the implications to your immigration status, the departure timeline once your leave of absence is in effect, and the necessary steps to take with our office once you are ready to return from your LOA. International students must attach a copy of that email communication as a supplemental document when submitting the University Leave Request Form.

Questions

General information about LOAs can be found in the university Leave of Absence policy. Students with specific LOA questions can reach out to their academic advisor. If you’re not sure who your advisor is, visit Finding Your Advisor.

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