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Columbia EMBA: Does Test Waiver Harm Odds of Admission?
If you secure a test waiver at a school like Columbia, which otherwise accepts standardized test scores (GMAT, Executive Assessment, or GRE), will you reduce your chances of admission? This is a question we encounter among prospective Executive MBA candidates. The answer is no: the standardized test waiver should not reduce your odds of success.
Some candidates fear that by requesting a test waiver, the Admissions Committee may perceive them as lazy or unwilling to do hard work to gain admission to the program. That is not the case, and not everyone who requests a waiver will receive it. The EMBA Admissions Committee will only extend a waiver to a candidate it believes has demonstrated strong quantitative skills already, either through prior education or professional work. In that case, by granting the test waiver, the admissions committee indicates that they do not need to review a standardized test score (GMAT, Executive Assessment, or GRE) to make an admissions decision. If you secure a waiver, your process of applying will be easier since you will not need to divert time to preparing for and taking a standardized test. So, the waiver is a good thing if you can secure it!
Best Practices for Securing a Test Waiver (GMAT, EA, GRE)!
To receive a standardized test waiver, you must complete Columbia’s Executive MBA Test Waiver Request Form, which you can secure on the CBS website through the link below. The form requires you to submit your resume and academic transcript(s).
The Executive MBA Test Waiver Request Form specifies, “Currently, test waivers are being granted on a case-by-case basis for individuals applying to our New York-based Executive MBA programs during the 2024 admissions cycle. Test waivers are available to prospective students who demonstrate a level of academic aptitude or professional knowledge that has prepared them for being successful in the program’s core curriculum. To apply for a waiver, please submit a copy of your resume and undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts. A member of our team will be in touch with you within 5-7 business days.”
If you think you have a case that is not an obvious “yes” for the test waiver, however, consider taking a “best practice” step. You should consider submitting a concise letter summarizing your quantitative work, education, training, and skills. Make a positive decision easy for the Admissions Committee! Highlight the quant-heavy courses you completed in college or after with a great grade. Summarize aspects of your professional work that involve quant, integrative reasoning, and/or data analysis. Be succinct so your letter is an aid and not a burden.
To see the Columbia Executive MBA Test Waiver Request Form, click through using the link on the Columbia EMBA website: https://academics.business.columbia.edu/emba/admissions/application-requirements
Do you need assistance in preparing an outstanding application to an EMBA program? Send your LinkedIn profile or resume to us at info@mbaadmit.com or fill out the Profile Evaluation form on our homepage at http://www.mbaadmit.com.
About Dr. Shel and MBA Admit.com
MBA Admit.com was established in 2001 by Dr. Shel Leanne, a graduate of Harvard and Oxford who has experience with Harvard admissions and served in Stanford University’s Office of the President. Dr. Shel, who has over 30 years of admissions advising experience, works one-to-one with clients. She is an accomplished writer whose works have been translated into 25 languages worldwide, and she has previous work experience with McKinsey & Company and Morgan Stanley. Her clients rave about her services and impact. Each year, nearly 95% of her clients receive scholarships, totaling over $10 million last year. More about Dr. Shel here: https://mbaadmit.com/about/about-dr-shel/.
Dr. Shel (Shelly Watts)
President, MBA Admit.com
http://www.mbaadmit.com
Email: info@mbaadmit.com
If you secure a test waiver at a school like Columbia, which otherwise accepts standardized test scores (GMAT, Executive Assessment, or GRE), will you reduce your chances of admission? This is a question we encounter among prospective Executive MBA candidates. The answer is no: the standardized test waiver should not reduce your odds of success.
Some candidates fear that by requesting a test waiver, the Admissions Committee may perceive them as lazy or unwilling to do hard work to gain admission to the program. That is not the case, and not everyone who requests a waiver will receive it. The EMBA Admissions Committee will only extend a waiver to a candidate it believes has demonstrated strong quantitative skills already, either through prior education or professional work. In that case, by granting the test waiver, the admissions committee indicates that they do not need to review a standardized test score (GMAT, Executive Assessment, or GRE) to make an admissions decision. If you secure a waiver, your process of applying will be easier since you will not need to divert time to preparing for and taking a standardized test. So, the waiver is a good thing if you can secure it!
Best Practices for Securing a Test Waiver (GMAT, EA, GRE)!
To receive a standardized test waiver, you must complete Columbia’s Executive MBA Test Waiver Request Form, which you can secure on the CBS website through the link below. The form requires you to submit your resume and academic transcript(s).
The Executive MBA Test Waiver Request Form specifies, “Currently, test waivers are being granted on a case-by-case basis for individuals applying to our New York-based Executive MBA programs during the 2024 admissions cycle. Test waivers are available to prospective students who demonstrate a level of academic aptitude or professional knowledge that has prepared them for being successful in the program’s core curriculum. To apply for a waiver, please submit a copy of your resume and undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts. A member of our team will be in touch with you within 5-7 business days.”
If you think you have a case that is not an obvious “yes” for the test waiver, however, consider taking a “best practice” step. You should consider submitting a concise letter summarizing your quantitative work, education, training, and skills. Make a positive decision easy for the Admissions Committee! Highlight the quant-heavy courses you completed in college or after with a great grade. Summarize aspects of your professional work that involve quant, integrative reasoning, and/or data analysis. Be succinct so your letter is an aid and not a burden.
To see the Columbia Executive MBA Test Waiver Request Form, click through using the link on the Columbia EMBA website: https://academics.business.columbia.edu/emba/admissions/application-requirements
Do you need assistance in preparing an outstanding application to an EMBA program? Send your LinkedIn profile or resume to us at info@mbaadmit.com or fill out the Profile Evaluation form on our homepage at http://www.mbaadmit.com.
About Dr. Shel and MBA Admit.com
MBA Admit.com was established in 2001 by Dr. Shel Leanne, a graduate of Harvard and Oxford who has experience with Harvard admissions and served in Stanford University’s Office of the President. Dr. Shel, who has over 30 years of admissions advising experience, works one-to-one with clients. She is an accomplished writer whose works have been translated into 25 languages worldwide, and she has previous work experience with McKinsey & Company and Morgan Stanley. Her clients rave about her services and impact. Each year, nearly 95% of her clients receive scholarships, totaling over $10 million last year. More about Dr. Shel here: https://mbaadmit.com/about/about-dr-shel/.
Dr. Shel (Shelly Watts)
President, MBA Admit.com
http://www.mbaadmit.com
Email: info@mbaadmit.com
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