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I am 28y and have done Bcom (CGPA 6 on scale of 7) and Chartered Accountancy (First Attempt) (CPA Equivalent). I have total 6 years of post qualification experience. Currently, working in private company as financial reporting lead and have spent 3yrs in Deloitte in assurance department.

Now, planning to do an 1 year mba from top 20 schools in US/UK/Europe. Had given GMAT 2 years back and scored 470 (GMAT Focus) due to lack of time.

So this time want to apply in B schools offering GMAT Waiver.

Can anyone suggest will i get the gmat waiver?
will my chance increase if I do CFA L1/L2. want to apply in next 2 years?

Cant take GMAT exam again.
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Profile Evaluation - GMAT Waiver 08 Jun 2026, 02:56
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I think you have the potential to improve your GMAT score by another 100-130 points to get to 605. Why do you not consider that ?

But I think you can get GMAT waiver when your CA qualification is reckoned but I'm very unsure. let's wait for some expert reply.

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I am 28y and have done Bcom (CGPA 6 on scale of 7) and Chartered Accountancy (First Attempt) (CPA Equivalent). I have total 6 years of post qualification experience. Currently, working in private company as financial reporting lead and have spent 3yrs in Deloitte in assurance department.

Now, planning to do an 1 year mba from top 20 schools in US/UK/Europe. Had given GMAT 2 years back and scored 470 (GMAT Focus) due to lack of time.

So this time want to apply in B schools offering GMAT Waiver.

Can anyone suggest will i get the gmat waiver?
will my chance increase if I do CFA L1/L2. want to apply in next 2 years?

Cant take GMAT exam again.
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Profile Evaluation - GMAT Waiver 08 Jun 2026, 04:22
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PlsReply, waivers are possible. You may want to see this recent story of a candidate. But they always make things tougher for Indian candidates.

CFA will certainly help the case significantly. L2 and above preferably.

Many non-engineers also find GRE to be easier. Have you already tried that route?
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Hi MG

Thanks for reply.

I have not given the GRE.

I come from vernacular medium school till 10th Standard and plus non engineer background. So to give these exams I have to allot more time to it and I am finding it challenging with my full time mid senior level job.

That's the reason, I am evaluating to apply for MBA programs through GMAT/GRE Waiver route.

Any suggestion to make my applications stronger.
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PlsReply, try to work with a private tutor if you haven't tried already. I understand the challenge but do bear in mind that these tests also check for your preparedness and pretty much a step 0 of your application journey.

Feel free to reach out with a resume on [email protected] and we can help you plan further.
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Your CA (First Attempt) is a strong credential, but I want to be honest with you about the challenges here. Indian CA applicants are one of the most common profiles top B-schools see, and the pool is highly competitive. Beyond that, many schools don't count articleship as full-time work experience - they treat it as training, not professional employment. And if your BCom was through distance learning (which is common for CA candidates), that adds another complication, since several programs view it differently from a regular full-time degree. These aren't dealbreakers, but they do mean your profile has more friction than you might expect.

On the waiver question specifically: I've worked with many CA profiles - some who went the waiver route, some who took the GMAT/GRE. Looking at the current admissions landscape, waivers are genuinely difficult to secure unless you have an exceptional, specific reason why a standardized test is not feasible. Without a test score, it becomes very hard to even make it to the interview round at most competitive programs, regardless of how strong your professional background is. The waiver is not just a form you submit - schools need a compelling case, and "I don't have time" or "I scored low previously" rarely clears that bar.

My honest recommendation: find a good tutor and start preparing for the GMAT or GRE seriously. The GRE in particular is worth exploring if you found the GMAT challenging - many non-engineers find the format more accessible. A solid test score doesn't just open more doors, it removes the biggest question mark on your application and lets your CA qualification and Deloitte experience actually shine. That's the path I'd encourage you to take.