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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Attended undergrad in the UK (3.66) and law school in the US (3.40) as part of a dual-degree program and graduated with both an LLB and JD in 4 years. No quant background but open to taking courses.
Bachelor’s of Science in Psych from Ohio University.
Cumulative GPA 3.325.
I went to school for 2 years and had mediocre grades, dropped out for 9 years to have a family and work, and came back and finished the last two years strong with a 4.0 every semester. Awarded Provost’s List multiple times.
Was also working FT and Secretary of the Psych club, and mothering 2 kids while un medicated ADHD.
I have had 16 years of work experience total, and I have 7 years of work history as an optician and a mortgage loan originator (both quant experience) and was promoted in both of those jobs. I’ve also owned my own businesses, and have self-led successful volunteer experiences as well as volunteered for organizations.
Also not sure if it matters but I have a unique background. American but have spent time living in Mexico and working/studying in Guatemala and Peru. Recently just spent 2 months in the jungle learning about plant medicine and the Shipibo language from an indigenous elder in the Peruvian Amazon.
I enjoy process improvement hence the consulting concentration, and I also am interested in entrepreneurship based on my past businesses, and wanting to help support indigenous female entrepreneurs in Peru.
Ecommerce brand founder
Ex professional football player
Goal is tech or consulting in USA or UAE
I am a 29 yo black brazilian woman. I am civil engineer by the oldest civil engineer school of Brazil with full scholarship. I have been working with data since 2015 and now I am coordinator of a data team I the biggest Latin American Bank. Currently I am studying for toefl and improving my English. My main purposes joining a top tier mba are to improve my leadership skills and to learn with different people from different backgrounds (I am working in the same business since 2017).
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Sad:( This was my final rejection - worked nonprofit in TX - did a great interview too - 25 yr old 3 yr work experience + low scores im sure didn't work in my favor