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I also want to apply for GRE waiver

It would be helpful if anyone could share their experience

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How do one get application waiver for stern ?

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How do one get application waiver for stern ?

Usually you don’t get application waivers by attending events for T10-12 schools , yes there are exceptions at times ( Cornell this year ) ,
You will have to reach out to ad com for the same.

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( alums of Teach for India are eligible )

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Thank you

However, During the MBA fair in DC, the admission consultant said we can fill a form to get application waiver .

I will reach out to her via email to confirm .

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However, During the MBA fair in DC, the admission consultant said we can fill a form to get application waiver .

I will reach out to her via email to confirm .

That comes under economic challenges.

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However, During the MBA fair in DC, the admission consultant said we can fill a form to get application waiver .

I will reach out to her via email to confirm .

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> *Yinkaemmanuel writes:*
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> I will reach out to her via email to confirm .
That comes under economic challenges.

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Thank you

However, During the MBA fair in DC, the admission consultant said we can fill a form to get application waiver .

I will reach out to her via email to confirm .

May you share the result after confirming? Thank you!!!

Ah oops, I thought that’s GRE waiver

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Hi guys,
What do you guys think of the optional passages? Is that something everyone should aim at definitely.
Should it be avoided if it isn’t adding anything new to the passages and is just a mere paraphrasing of some aspects which are already been mentioned?

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What do you guys think of the optional passages? Is that something everyone should aim at definitely.
Should it be avoided if it isn’t adding anything new to the passages and is just a mere paraphrasing of some aspects which are already been mentioned?

Hello greetings ,
By optional passage I am assuming you meant optional essay , they are only meant to explain potential gaps in education or work or choice of recommender ( if it’s not as per the given norms ) and if there was any disciplinary action taken against you, they are not mandatory .

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> Should it be avoided if it isn’t adding anything new to the passages and is just a mere paraphrasing of some aspects which are already been mentioned?
Hello greetings ,
By optional passage I am assuming you meant optional essay , they are only meant to explain potential gaps in education or work or choice of recommender ( if it’s not as per the given norms ) and if there was any disciplinary action taken against you, they are not mandatory .

Hey,
Thanks for answering. This makes sense but one thing that nudges me to use this essay is that they haven’t explicitly given an opportunity to write about
1. Why the programme is right for you
2. ⁠Some of your voluntary experience, if you haven’t chosen to write this in your “Change: __ it” passage
3. ⁠Talk about your global experience

What do guys have to say about this?

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You cannot use optional essay for that.

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You cannot use optional essay for that.

Got it. Thanks

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Hi colhaox, please feel free to take a look at this BLOG: How to tackle optional essays in your MBA Application

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colhaox - In the optional essay, avoid paraphrasing or repeating aspects which have already been mentioned.

Having said that, you may consider leveraging the optional essay to talk about any significant strengths/ positives or perceived weaknesses (e.g. low GPA/ GMAT) which haven't been covered elsewhere in the application essays.

You may find this article helpful: NYU Stern MBA Essays 2024-2025: Analysis, Tips, and Winning Frameworks

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It may not be applicable here. But just wanted to highlight that I have seen people use LBS’s optional essay to write about how will they contribute to school and community. Obviously those things were of material importance.

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It may not be applicable here. But just wanted to highlight that I have seen people use LBS’s optional essay to write about how will they contribute to school and community. Obviously those things were of material importance.

With all due respect
I have never seen any ad com talk about it, so maybe you can quote when and which admissions committee told you the same , or else let’s not spread misinformation
Thank you