Part Time MBA Programs that Don’t Require a GMAT, GRE or EA Test Score
For MBA applicants exploring part time MBA programs who wish to not take a standardized test, there is good news. Most part time MBA programs don’t require a standardized test score (GMAT/GRE/EA) as part of the application process.
Part time Evening and Weekend MBA programs can be organized into three categories:
- MBA Programs with no GMAT/GRE/EA Test Required
- MBA Programs that require a GMAT/GRE/EA Test but offer test waivers
- MBA Programs that require a GMAT/GRE/EA Test and do NOT offer test waivers
Part Time MBA Programs with no GMAT/GRE/EA Test Required
Here is a list of leading Part Time Evening and Weekend MBA programs that do NOT require applicants to submit a GMAT, GRE or EA test score:
- Arizona State Carey
- Emory Goizueta
- Florida Warrington
- Georgia Tech Scheller
- Georgia Terry
- Indiana Kelley
- Johns Hopkins Carey
- Maryland Smith
- Minnesota Carlson
- Northwestern Kellogg
- Rochester Simon
- SMU Cox
- UC Irvine Merage
- UT Austin McCombs
- Washington Foster
- Washington U Olin
Note about Washington Foster Part Time Evening MBA Program: MBA Applicants either need to submit a GMAT, GRE or EA test score or complete a “Test Optional Summary of Qualifications.”
Note about Northwestern Kellogg Part Time Evening & Weekend MBA programs. Any college graduate who has a 3.4+ College GPA in a business, economics or STEM major from an accredited university does not have to submit a test score. In addition, any Northwestern college graduate regardless of college major does not have to submit a test score.
Part Time MBA Programs that require a GMAT/GRE/EA Test but offer test waivers
While the following Part Time Evening and Weekend MBA Programs officially require applicants to submit a test, they do offer test waivers for applicants who meet certain academic and work experience requirements.
- Boston College Carroll
- Georgetown McDonough
- Michigan Ross
- Ohio State Fisher
- Rice Jones
- UCLA Anderson
- USC Marshall
- UVA Darden
Note: The Michigan Ross Part Time Weekend MBA program offers applicants three options to fulfill their testing requirement. Applicants can 1) Submit a standardized test score (GMAT/GRE/EA) 2) Take the Michigan Ross Quantitative Readiness Course and score 80%+ on the test or 3) Apply for a Test Waiver.
Part Time MBA Programs that require a GMAT/GRE/EA Test and do NOT offer test waivers
These part time Evening and Weekend MBA programs both require a test score and do not offer any test waiver options. If you want to attend one of these top-ranked programs, be prepared to submit a test score.
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Background: 27, male, SouthAsia (non Indian). Top national undergrad, GPA just under 3, strong GRE (330/167Q).
Experience 5 years: Founder of a cross border consumer-electronics venture (led a successful B2B pivot) operating over 3 continents, and Director of Ops & Supply Chain at a Regional distribution company (in a similar domain to my own business).
Leadership: Elected civic role (thousands of constituents); founded an award-winning COVID relief effort.
Goals: Short-term consulting (MBB/T2, ops & transformation). long-term to build an advisory firm for emerging-market SMEs.
I have a strong academic background and a multidisciplinary profile across economics, technology policy, and social impact. I scored 92.4% in Class 12 and completed my undergraduate degree from a Tier-I college under the University of Delhi with a CGPA of 8.54/10. I further pursued a one-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma from the Indian Statistical Institute, where I scored 76.3% and graduated as the topper of my batch.
Professionally, I have around 4.5 years of experience across the tech policy and social impact consulting space. I began my career as an economist at a boutique technology policy consulting firm, where I worked on research and advisory projects at the intersection of digital economy, regulation, and public policy. I then worked closely with a state government as part of a fellowship, gaining hands-on experience in policy implementation and government systems. Currently, I work with a prominent Section 8 company in the e-commerce space, contributing to initiatives focused on digital commerce, inclusion, and ecosystem development.
Overall, my profile brings together strong quantitative training, policy experience, government exposure, and impact-oriented work in India’s digital economy.
Experience includes technical leadership, instructor tenure and digital transformation initiatives. Led cross functional teams and managed projects with multiple stakeholders.
Preference for STEM designated MBA. Scholarship opportunities are a major factor in school selection.
Would appreciate feedback on whether my profile is better suited for consulting or PM roles post MBA?
I want to provide a clear picture of my background, impact, and what drives me. I hold a B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, but I pivoted my career to finance, strategy, and operations. My profile is defined by hands-on business operations, a strong "Builder/Product" mindset in consulting, and community leadership.
Early Business Foundations (Family Automotive Business):
Before entering corporate consulting, I worked as a Digital Operations & Strategy Analyst at my family's automotive business. I transitioned the company from a low-foot-traffic physical storefront to an inbound digital sales model. I managed a rotating digital inventory of 20-25 vehicles across major automotive marketplaces. I also conducted pricing analysis using national pricing index trends and tested multiple acquisition channels to focus exclusively on high-intent leads. This hands-on commercial experience was the catalyst for my pivot into corporate strategy.
Professional Impact & Tech Automations (Big 4 Firm - Risk Consulting):
Currently, I work as a Business Consultant in Risk Advisory at a Big 4 firm, executing SOX controls testing for enterprise clients across 10+ countries. In my daily routine, I actively hunt for operational bottlenecks. For example, in a recent project auditing an industrial automation multinational, my team was tasked with manually reviewing 104 complex contracts and measurement bulletins. Recognizing the severe inefficiency, I mapped the workflow and implemented an AI-driven solution using Microsoft Copilot, Python, and VBA to extract data directly from system prints. Furthermore, I utilized DataSnipper and custom AI prompts to eliminate manual data entry, directly contributing to the fastest Phase 3 SOX delivery in the client's history for the EME region. I also acted as the sole regional beta tester for the firm's proprietary GenAI platform, providing direct UX and functional feedback to the US-based Product Management team.
Extracurricular Leadership (The Community Builder):
Outside of the corporate world, I am the Co-Founder and Treasurer of a local non-profit baseball association. I built custom Excel tracking models for our P&L and drove recurring revenue through multi-year commercial partnerships at major regional cultural events. I spearheaded grassroots expansion by partnering with local schools, successfully scaling the active organization to over 120 engaged community members.
Post-MBA Goals:
I am targeting MBB consulting post-MBA to rapidly pay off potential debt and solidify my strategic acumen. This will function as a direct stepping stone into my ultimate goal: Senior Product Management (Tech PM) at a Big Tech firm.