Can i fill applications now and send in GMAT scores later?

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Reason: I just strated prep but applications close soon

bb · Answer

Hi and welcome!

Usually applications require you to submit your scores in them even if they may not require the official score report to be sent. 
So in other words, most programs require you to have taken the GMAT already, even if they do not require proof because they have a required test scores section that you cannot skip.

supremekai · Answer

Policies vary by school, so check the specific deadlines and requirements for each program. Some schools may require you to indicate your planned test date or submit scores by a final deadline after the application closes. Reach out to the admissions office to confirm their process to avoid any issues.

Archit3110 · Answer

Depends on school , check with adcom..
You need to schedule exam before last of application.. unconditional score are usually accepted by schools....

AjiteshArun · Answer

Hi MeghaJoshi,

If you want to apply now but take the GMAT later, you really should reach out to your target schools and confirm whether they'd be okay with that.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi MeghaJoshi,

If you are concerned about when you can send your GMAT scores, just reach out to the folks in admissions to get some exact dates.

RetaketheGMAT · Answer

In general it doesn't make a lot of sense to submit your applications then take the GMAT.

The GMAT is one of the few "objective" measures that schools have to assess your application. You need to know your GMAT score (or at least have one in hand even if you're retaking) when you are crafting your applications. In case you have a problem with part or all of your GMAT score, you can sometimes mitigate that with additional essay explanations or putting more emphasis on your quant credentials in your application.

In short, better to get your GMAT score, then pick programs, craft applications and submit.

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