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Could be. Not like anyone is gonna share what exact questions were asked.

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No worries. Thanks for the input, and good luck with your assessment

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okay. Got it. Are you also yet to complete the assessment?

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you were right- https://blog.iese.edu/mba/5-application ... hatgpt.com

They have included it.

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IESE website says `Ensure that your official test scores are submitted directly to IESE by the testing agency. While we await receipt of your official test score, please attach a screenshot or PDF of your results. Make sure the score report clearly includes your full name.`

But while taking a screenshot, I am not able to get name in it. Is there a way to download pdf from mba.com website?