UNC is allowing MBA candidates to apply for GMAT/GRE waivers for the full-time MBA program that starts in 2025.
Here is what you need to know about the waiver process:
GMAT/GRE waivers are available for new applicants to the UNC Kenan-Flagler Full-Time MBA program. You can access the GMAT/GRE waiver request form from within your application, and we encourage you to submit your waiver request early to allow for processing time. Creating an account takes only a few minutes, and you can continue to work on your application as we process your request.
The Admissions Committee requires all applicants seeking a GMAT/GRE waiver to submit requests by the test waiver deadline for each round. Late submissions may be denied or moved to the next round.
DEADLINES:
R1 – SEP 25, 2024
R2 – DEC 18, 2024
R3 – FEB 19, 2025
R4 – APR 16, 2025 Our holistic application process is built to ensure that you’re prepared for our rigorous Full-Time MBA program. While scores from standardized tests such as the GMAT or GRE are a beneficial way for our Admissions Committee to evaluate the likelihood of academic success in our Full-Time MBA program, we recognize that some candidates can build a strong case for admission based on but not limited to the following criteria:
• Applicants who graduated with a 3.2 GPA or above and coursework in STEM, business, economics or analytical fields from a U.S. institution
• Earned an advanced or terminal degree in JD, MD or a PhD or MS degree within a STEM, business or economics academic field
• 5+ years of professional experience in a quantitative or analytical field
• Hold a CFA or U.S. CPA professional certificate
• Strong test results from the Executive Assessment, PCAT or MCAT
Important points to consider before requesting a GMAT/GRE waiver:• Be objective about your strengths and weaknesses in order to put together the strongest application! Consider whether a test score may help supplement your academic achievements.
• Some employers use (or require) test scores during initial screenings, particularly in finance and consulting.
• Receiving a GMAT/GRE waiver does not guarantee admission to the program, and for some applicants, formal offers of admission may be based on the successful completion of Business Foundations prior to the start of the program.
Visit our FAQ page or email us at
mba_info@unc.edu for more information about the GMAT/GRE waiver process.
How to submitIn the online application, go to "GMAT/GRE Test Waiver Request"
Are you applying for a GMAT/GRE waiver?
Yes
No
GMAT/GRE Waiver InstructionsThe Admissions Committee requires all applicants seeking a GMAT/GRE waiver to submit requests by the test waiver deadline for each round. Late submissions may be denied or moved to the next Round. You may continue working on the rest of your application as we process your decision, but may not submit your application for admission without an approved waiver or valid test score on file. Should you have any questions about your waiver request, please contact us at
mba_info@unc.edu.
GMAT/GRE Waiver (* required fields)Please fill out the required questions on the Personal Tab of your application. Make sure you click 'Continue' at the bottom of the Personal tab to save your data which will auto-populate on the waiver request form. Then return to this GMAT/GRE Test Waiver tab to continue your request.
Note for Consortium Applicants: If you are planning to apply through The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, you are only expected to submit your test waiver request through our application by following the instructions outlined above. You do not need to submit your full application here. Instead, you will complete and submit your application through the Consortium's website. In your Consortium application, you will see additional information about this test waiver process in the Program Materials section for UNC Chapel Hill's supplemental questions.
First Name*
Last Name*
Mobile Phone Number
Email Address*
Primary Citizenship*
Legal Sex*
GMAT/GRE Waiver Request Statement (300 word limit) *Please share academic or professional characteristics of your background that you feel are relevant to the Admissions Committee's assessment of your waiver request. Be sure to include career goals (functional area and/or industry focus). Candidates who present a strong profile across several of the above criteria based on submitted materials are more likely to be granted a test waiver. (textbox, 300 words)