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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Work Experience
• As of the time of application, five years in top-tier strategy consulting (client-face role), including 2 years at a Tier-2 global firm and 3 years at an MBB, consistently recognized as a top-performing consultant and awarded MBA sponsorship
• Broad exposure to international projects across diverse industries and strategic topics, with roles engaging mid- to senior-level client stakeholders
Social Impact & Volunteering
• Volunteer mentor at a non-profit dedicated to providing educational support and career guidance to low-income youth, contributing to social mobility initiatives
Academics
• B.Eng. in Civil Engineering from a top 3 Brazilian university with a GPA of 7.84/10.00
• GMAT Focus 665 (Q82, V85, DI82)
EA Score: Quant: 12 IR: 12 V: 10
I got a Master Degree in Finance with a 3.7 GPA.
CV:
Purchasing Manager (2025- Current) in a Mexican Leading plumbing company that manufactures 1,900 Skus with 1,200+ employees.
Innovation Engineer (2023 - 2025) in a Mexican Leading plumbing company that manufactures 1,900 Skus with 1,200+ employees.
Financial Analyst Sr. (2022 - 2023) in Strategic business services center.
Financial Analyst (2020 - 2022) in a Telecommunications infrastructure company, 150 employees
Short Term Goals: Right after my MBA, my goal is to work in the US, in a strategic corporate role, like a Global Procurement Manager, Operations Consultant, or a member of a Supply Chain Leadership Program in a global company. I want to manage large international supply chains, lead cross-border projects, and learn how top companies use new technologies to run their operations.
Long Term Goals: Ten years after my MBA, my goal is to be the Director of Development, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the company where I work right now or Director of Product Development. In this position, I want to lead the company's high-level strategy, drive our global expansion, and make the executive decisions on where the company is heading. Additionally, depending on the company's timings and internal succession plans, my ultimate goal is to compete for the General Director (CEO) position to lead the entire enterprise.
Why MBA Now: Through my roles in innovation, finance, and procurement at a leading manufacturer, I’ve learned how operational decisions shape overall business performance. I’ve led the digital transformation integrating an AI-powered strategic sourcing platform in indirect purchases and building supply chain resilience against tariff changes. However, I want to increase my influence over high-level business direction and execution. Having optimized our foundational operations, this is the perfect window to pivot toward global leadership. I need to develop leadership experience in a world-class global organization to return and successfully lead the company as it reaches its mature, global scale.
Silver medallist/ 7 years finance experience in JP Morgan and American Express (US market) / Led $30B commercial portfolio, led multiple initiative leading to $100M profitability/ Running AI startup in Supply chain finance- backed by Entrepreneur First
I want to be on a COO track in the medical device industry. I want to focus my MBA on strategy within an operations framework, so I can be the best applicant for MBB consulting in the medical device industry.
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Received a call from admissions last Thursday (7/9), official letter posted to portal today. Offered admission (no scholarship) after submitting a test score update (327 GRE) and quantitative readiness course completion.
Applied June 7, invited to interview June 29, interview and acceptance on July 8
Waitlisted twice in February then April. No interviews. Submitted several self-updates and letter from alumni. The waitlist Q&A session said offers to international candidates will be decided by early July and it did. Guess there is a super huge waitlist pool. I'd say if waitlisted without interview, the odds are low. Hope this helps future applicants! Good luck!
June 8 applied
June 26 interview invite
July 2 interview
July 8 acceptance via email about portal update