Online MBA Programs and Hybrid MBA Programs that Don’t Require a GMAT, GRE or EA Test Score
For MBA applicants exploring Online MBA programs who wish to not take a standardized test, there is good news. Most Online MBA programs don’t require a standardized test score (GMAT/GRE/EA) as part of the application process. This means that if you are looking for an accredited Online MBA program but no GMAT test, you have options!
Our coverage of Online MBA programs can be organized into two categories:
- MBA Programs with no GMAT/GRE/EA Test Required
- MBA Programs that require a GMAT/GRE/EA Test but offer test waivers
Online MBA and Hybrid MBA Programs with no GMAT/GRE/EA Test Required
Here is a list of leading AACSB Accredited Online MBA programs and Hybrid MBA programs that do NOT require MBA applicants to submit a GMAT, GRE or EA test score:
- Arizona State Carey
- Boston Questrom
- Florida Warrington
- Georgia Terry
- Illinois Gies
- Indiana Kelley Direct
- Maryland Smith
- Minnesota Carlson
- Rice Jones
- SMU Cox
- UNC Kenan Flagler
- USC Marshall
- Washington Foster
Note about UNC Kenan-Flagler Online MBA Program (MBA@UNC). UNC does not require a standardized test score from MBA applicants with at least 5 years of work experience.
Online MBA and Hybrid MBA Programs that require a GMAT/GRE/EA Test but offer test waivers
While these Online MBA Programs and Hybrid MBA programs officially require applicants to submit a test, they offer test waivers for applicants who meet certain academic and work experience requirements.
- Carnegie Mellon Tepper
- Georgetown McDonough
- Ohio State Fisher
- Rice Jones
- UNC Kenan Flagler
- Michigan Ross
Note: The Michigan Ross Online 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.
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Hi. I pivoted from litigation to credit research (worked with Evalueserve India, Crisil India) post my first mba. I did my mba from Symbiosis School of banking and finance in 2021. And altogteher i hold 6 years 4 months of work experience. I am targeting for 2027 fall. I hold an undergraduate degree in Law (BA.LLB (Hons)). I am looking for a change in roles/ geography.
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1. MBB consultant w/3 years at the firm + one promotion
2. Took a secondment at a nonprofit focused in sustainability in countries below the equator (although have programs above too), including the one I am from (mentioned the link in essays)
3. Choosing to go to MBA for network opportunity to continue sustainability-focus, and inch closer to being ready to be in fields like impact investing (think MBB gives me general knowledge, but doesn't get me to where I want to go)
4. Will return to MBB because of sponsorship
5. Am worried about GRE; got a 158Q and 169V - so avg is around school avg, but the split is bad. Biggest worry here.
6. URM
URM with strong extracurriculars mentoring and tutoring low income students of various ages. Worked 25-40 hrs per week in undergrad which explains the lower GPA. Have led automation projects at work and should receive strong letters of rec. Goal is to pivot to management consulting at a B4/T2 in the financial services space since it matches my prior experience.
Intended R1 applicant to the listed schools. Targetting MBB post-MBA (with one eye on returning to corporate strategy)
I am 25 Indian male and would like to introduce myself as a Chartered Accountant from India working as a Risk Analyst ( Third Party Risk Analyst ) in Citi Chennai.
In addition to 2.5 years of work experience as a Risk Analyst with a promotion .I also have a 3 year CA articleship experience in an audit firm (1.5 years) and as an industrial trainee in one of the start ups of a renowned car manufacturers primarily handling tax compliances audits accounting aspects
Further I have a cgpa of 7.5 in B.Com ( Distance education) since I was pursuing my CA. After my CA I did ACCA (UK based CA) , CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and completed my CFA Level 1. I want to make a career change to finance and targeting M7 , LBS AND INSEAD. Need a review of my profile and suggest me what would be good gmat score for my application