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> If they accept EA, then you don’t need a GMAT/ GRE waiver. But it’s always best to drop an email and get proper confirmation.
Thank you for answering me. But the question is about the schools that don't accept. 🥹 If we have some chance to justify a GMAT waiver with EA. If anyone sounds about? Just speculation.

There are clear guidelines on GMAT waiver as well - you may benefit by seeing that - sometimes schools detail out what qualifies for GMAT waiver

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Thank you for answering me. But the question is about the schools that don't accept. 🥹 If we have some chance to justify a GMAT waiver with EA. If anyone sounds about? Just speculation.

Ah okay. Suggestion remains the same though😂 If you don’t find relevant answers on their website, email them with your specific scenario and questions. They’ll clarify.

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Quick questions about uploading GRE scores:
• Should we upload the PDF score report we downloaded during the application process?
• When applying, do we need to order official scores to be sent to each school, or is that only necessary after admission?
• If we’re required to send official scores during the application, how can we confirm that the schools have received them?

Of the four schools I selected to receive my scores on test day, only Booth has confirmed receipt so far.

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Quick questions about uploading GRE scores:
• Should we upload the PDF score report we downloaded during the application process?
• When applying, do we need to order official scores to be sent to each school, or is that only necessary after admission?
• If we’re required to send official scores during the application, how can we confirm that the schools have received them?

Of the four schools I selected to receive my scores on test day, only Booth has confirmed receipt so far.

1. no pdf required unless the application form outrightly asks
2. ⁠official scores (i.e sent via test centre) is only required for certain schools, not all schools - check the requirement on each school’s page
3. ⁠you can write to the school asking them, otherwise its not required to confirm as such as long as you have sent the score to the correct code (code should match what the school mentions on the website for the specific course)

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