GMAT/GRE Waiver Request Form & Policy

2021-22 GMAT/GRE Waiver Policy

Continuing the pilot initiative from the previous application cycle, full-time MBA applicants applying for Fall 2022 can request consideration for a GMAT/GRE waiver. Part-time MBA and part-time MSF applicants remain eligible to request waivers.

Waiver Criteria

Waiver requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The Admissions Committee will consider applicants’ academic and professional accomplishments and credentials when evaluating requests. Criteria that may qualify an applicant for a waiver include, but are not limited to, the following:

Three or more years of full-time work experience
A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
The possession of a terminal degree (JD, MD, or PhD)
A CPA or CFA designation, or additional professional certifications

Considerations Before Submitting a Waiver Request

Before submitting a waiver request, applicants are strongly advised to keep the following in mind:

The Admissions Committee will review GMAT/GRE scores as an additional metric during the allocation of merit-based scholarships
In cases where applicants’ GPAs or work experience fall below the average class profile, or candidates possess limited technical or analytical skills and experiences, submitting a GMAT/GRE score can demonstrate applicants’ aptitude for quantitative MBA coursework
Some employers, particularly in the consulting and banking industries, require the reporting of GMAT/GRE scores during the hiring process

Looking for more information?

Read our blog post on the waiver process and learn more about the advantages of submitting a test score and how the admissions committee judges test results.

Waiver Request Requirements & Policies

IMPORTANT: Applicants must adhere to the following waiver request requirements. Failure to do so will result in a denial of the waiver request:

Applicants must submit a waiver request and receive waiver approval prior to submitting their application
Applicants must submit a transcript that indicates conferral of a bachelor’s degree; applicants still enrolled in their final year of undergraduate study will not be evaluated for a waiver request
Applicants with bachelor’s or master’s degrees from non-US institutions are required to submit an official English translation of all academic credentials, along with a third-party degree verification from an agency such as SpanTran or World Education Services (WES)
GMAT/GRE waiver requests are only available for applicants to the full-time MBA, part-time MBA, and part-time MSF programs; applicants to all other programs are required to submit a GMAT/GRE score
The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request applicants to submit a GMAT/GRE score if necessary

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at cgsomapp@bc.edu.

* Indicates a required field.

*Do you possess an official bachelor's degree?

Applicants still enrolled in undergraduate study, or that have not yet received an official bachelor's degree, will not be evaluated for a waiver until the Graduate Admissions Office receives a transcript that indicates a bachelor's degree was conferred. If you have questions or concerns, please email us at cgsomapp@bc.edu.

*Did you receive your degree from a US-based institution?

ATTENTION: If you possess an undergraduate or master’s degree from a non-US institution, you are required to upload an official English translation of all academic credentials, along with a third party degree verification from an agency such as SpanTran or World Education Services (WES). Your waiver request will not be evaluated unless you submit this international transcript evaluation.

*Legal First Name

*Legal Last Name

Preferred Name or Nickname

*Email Address

*Birthdate (for record matching purposes)

*Which program are you applying to?

*Resume (Word Doc or PDF)

*International Transcript Evaluation (Required for graduates of non-US institutions)

*Complete copy of your undergraduate transcript that shows that a degree was conferred

*Do you have an additional transcript to upload?

No

Yes

Additional Unofficial Transcript (Optional)

*Do you have any professional certifications to upload?

No

Yes

Professional Certification (Optional)

*By typing my name in the space below, I acknowledge the following:

I acknowledge that the Boston College Carroll School of Management makes the final decision regarding GMAT/GRE waiver eligibility.
I acknowledge that my GMAT/GRE waiver request must be submitted and reviewed prior to submitting my application to the Carroll School of Management.
I acknowledge that receipt of a GMAT/GRE waiver is not an indicator of admission to the Boston College Carroll School of Management.
I acknowledge that all of the information provided above is correct and true.