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Does anyone know how long it takes for the waiver to be approved or denied? I just submitted my application yesterday.

edit got my waiver approved in about 4 days!

Hey there. Have you heard anything regarding the interview timeline?

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­USC Marshall MBA Test Waiver Policy 2024-2025:

This program allows applicants to request a waiver for standardized tests (GMAT or GRE). To request a waiver, submit your application and explain your rationale using the Test Waiver Request Text Box. Test waiver requests will be evaluated based on academic performance, with a strong emphasis on achievement in quantitative coursework (business, economics, sciences, technology, engineering, math, etc.). Professional experience can be included in the waiver request but is secondary to academic achievement and quantitative coursework performance.

Additional Guidelines:

• Transcripts must be uploaded into the application to be considered for a waiver.
• Waivers are granted case-by-case and are final.
• Approval of a waiver request does not guarantee admission.
• Test waiver decisions will be emailed to applicants within 15 business days from the time application is submitted.
• Test scores will not be considered in the admissions decision if a waiver is approved.

How to submit:

In the online application, go to Academic history section.

Are you requesting a standardized test (GMAT or GRE) waiver? You must explain your rationale using the Test Waiver Text Box below.
Test Waiver Request Text Box: (textbox, 700 words)

For more info on Top MBA programs that offer GMAT/GRE waivers for 2024-2025 season, please visit:
https://aringo.com/gmat-gre-waivers-for-2024-2025-mba-applications/
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I applied R3 and submitted a test waiver request. I never received any formal communication about if the test waiver was approved but I was invited to interview in early May so I assumed that meant it was approved. I have not yet heard back about an admission decision. Has anyone else encountered a similar situation?
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I also didn’t receive an email and asked them and was denied I would email them

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I applied R3 and submitted a test waiver request. I never received any formal communication about if the test waiver was approved but I was invited to interview in early May so I assumed that meant it was approved. I have not yet heard back about an admission decision. Has anyone else encountered a similar situation?
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I also didn’t receive an email and asked them and was denied I would email them

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I applied R3 and submitted a test waiver request. I never received any formal communication about if the test waiver was approved but I was invited to interview in early May so I assumed that meant it was approved. I have not yet heard back about an admission decision. Has anyone else encountered a similar situation?
Turns out, I got an email 10 minutes ago from USC saying congratulations on my acceptance into the full-time MBA program. They appear to be a little disorganized in communicating about the test waivers to the applicants.

I did have a feeling my waiver was internally accepted otherwise I don't see why they would have invited me to interview, but I was left uncertain.