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DARDEN GMAT Waiver - Admission Consultancy 02 Feb 2023, 23:53
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I have gotten GMAT waiver for R3 this year. I am looking for some suggestions regarding the application process
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Also, if there is any admission consultant that could help me get through, please share the reference. I am looking for an affordable option.

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I have gotten GMAT waiver for R3 this year. I am looking for some suggestions regarding the application process
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You have not shared your profile, demographic, CGPA, career goals etc.
Would not suggest going into R3, that too without a GMAT
Finally, if you have a strong compelling story, the most affordable consultant is yourself. Quality comes for a price
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DARDEN GMAT Waiver - Admission Consultancy 05 Feb 2023, 23:31
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I have gotten GMAT waiver for R3 this year. I am looking for some suggestions regarding the application process
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Congrats on getting the waiver.

Some factors to consider in deciding whether to apply in Round 3 with a GMAT waiver are:

Competition: Round 3 is usually the final round and schools may have already admitted many of the top candidates by the time you apply.

Timing: Schools may have limited spots available in Round 3, so applying earlier may increase your chances of being admitted.

Fit with the school: Round 3 applicants may have a lower chance of being accepted because they are evaluated against admitted top candidates. Therefore, it's important to carefully research and make sure your background and goals align well with their programs and culture.

In general, Round 3 is not recommended unless you have a really strong score and standout profile, but you should weigh all the factors and determine what's best for you.

As for the MBA application process:

Start early
Craft a compelling story
Ask for recommendations wisely
Proofread everything

We would be glad to help you out with all the above steps.

For a more detailed 1-1 strategy session, please write to contactus@admitexpert.com or fill the form at http://www.admitexpert.com

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I have gotten GMAT waiver for R3 this year. I am looking for some suggestions regarding the application process
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Please elaborate and share your profile - Did you get GMAT waiver only from Darden? are you applying only to Darden or considering other schools? are you targetting Kellogg? you can research schools and learn more about the top MBA programs here: https://aringo.com/top-mba-programs/

We can definitely help you, feel free to reach out to discuss your profile and plans!
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hi, I received gmat waiver from Darden for R1 2026 fall intake. I want to know if that means i will be evaluated on same basis as others who have gmat score? Or does this put me in slightly worse situation? Female age 25, Academics: cgpa- 8.42/10, 3.8 years of work ex in pharma/biotech, working with global marketing teams. POst mba goals- consulting (target MBB)
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hi, I received gmat waiver from Darden for R1 2026 fall intake. I want to know if that means i will be evaluated on same basis as others who have gmat score? Or does this put me in slightly worse situation? Female age 25, Academics: cgpa- 8.42/10, 3.8 years of work ex in pharma/biotech, working with global marketing teams. POst mba goals- consulting (target MBB)
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Hi, congrats on the GMAT waiver from Darden that’s a great start! You’ll be evaluated on the same basis as other applicants, so the waiver itself doesn’t put you at a disadvantage. The only situation where it could hurt is if your academic track record wasn’t strong, but with your GPA, that’s not a concern.

That said, since you’re aiming for MBB post-MBA, I’d strongly suggest rethinking whether to take the GMAT. Consulting firms, especially MBB, often use test scores as part of their recruiting filters. If you’re firm on skipping the test, you might want to position your goals in a slightly in a different way by not mentioning MBB.
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Yes, I am positioning my marketing goals for the application process. The question is during the time of recruiting by MBB will this affect my profile in any way?
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Hi, congrats on the GMAT waiver from Darden that’s a great start! You’ll be evaluated on the same basis as other applicants, so the waiver itself doesn’t put you at a disadvantage. The only situation where it could hurt is if your academic track record wasn’t strong, but with your GPA, that’s not a concern.

That said, since you’re aiming for MBB post-MBA, I’d strongly suggest rethinking whether to take the GMAT. Consulting firms, especially MBB, often use test scores as part of their recruiting filters. If you’re firm on skipping the test, you might want to position your goals in a slightly in a different way by not mentioning MBB.
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