Some MBA Programs are now waiving the GMAT for certain applicants. Why does Richmond make it a requirement for all applicants?
By requiring all applicants to take the GMAT, we guarantee that your classmates have had to meet the same exacting admission standards that you did. This ensures that classroom conversation will be at a consistently high level. A high GMAT score is correlated with success in the very best MBA programs, so the motivation for other programs to waive the test requirements is unclear. We believe that a standardized test score is an important admission criterion, beyond one’s undergraduate transcript and work experience, and that it provides an excellent indication of one’s readiness for graduate studies in business. 5 . I do not feel that my undergraduate GPA adequately reflects my ability to complete graduate work. If I enroll in some undergraduate courses before applying for admission to the MBA program, would my grades help my chances for admission? No. We look at all aspects of an applicant’s file to evaluate their ability to complete graduate course work. Taking additional undergradua
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