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November 9, 2022

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Test Waivers at Top 25 MBA Programs: Everything You Need to Know

Test Waivers at Top 25 MBA Programs: Everything You Need to Know

For most applicants, taking a standardized test is likely the least appealing part of applying to business school. At the onset of COVID in the spring of 2020, many Full-Time MBA programs created great flexibility with their GMAT or GRE requirement. In some cases, the test was waived altogether; in other cases, either the online… 

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Article by Kelly Wilson / MBA Admissions / COVID-19 MBA, executive assessment, GMAT, GRE, optimize your mba admissions profile, test optional mba

May 1, 2022

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Should You Take the GMAT, the GRE, or Seek a Test-Optional Program?

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Test-optionality had been a growing trend in undergraduate admissions, and during COVID it became common for many graduate programs as well. While the pandemic is largely over, test-optionality even in grad programs shows no signs of disappearing. A growing number of programs offer test-optional applications or test waivers, and decisions that were previously non-negotiable, such… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / executive assessment, GMAT, GRE, optimize your mba admissions profile, test optional mba

April 18, 2022

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How Do Your Top Choice MBA Programs Rank in Accepted’s Selectivity Index?

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This year’s MBA Selectivity Index™ is here! Accepted developed the MBA Selectivity Index to help you apply realistically and effectively to business school. The index takes the most recent U.S. News rankings data and reflects the schools’ average GPA, test scores, and acceptance rates so that you can assess the relative difficulty of acceptance. You… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / GMAT, MBA Rankings, researching mba programs, Stanford GSB

November 9, 2021

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Testing, Testing, 1-2-3: What’s the Right Test Prep For You? [Episode 443]

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Are you thinking about taking a standardized test for undergraduate or graduate admissions? Read on for must-know test-prep information! [Show summary] We’re calling in test prep leaders and co-hosts of the Tests and the Rest podcast, Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley to discuss tips and strategies for choosing the right test prep for you as… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions / GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, podcast, Test Prep

October 8, 2021

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Retaking the GMAT With a Score of 700+: Should You Consider It?

Retaking the GMAT with a score of 700

This may seem hard for some test-takers to believe, but sometimes even the high-scorers contemplate retaking the exam. It’s not unheard of for someone with a score of 700 – or even higher – to retake the GMAT to see if they can hit a higher number. But should they? As is usually the case… 

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Article by Linda Abraham / MBA Admissions / GMAT

August 29, 2021

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5 Things You Need to Know to Ace the GMAT

5 Things You Need to Know to Ace the GMAT

The GMAT is one of the greatest challenges that many people face on the road to their MBA acceptance, but it doesn’t have to be. For many, the anxiety surrounding the GMAT is due to it being a largely misunderstood challenge. Contrary to what you might think, the GMAT represents an opportunity to illustrate your… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / GMAT

July 20, 2021

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How to Eliminate Test Anxiety [Episode 427]

Podcast interview with Bara Sapir

Ace any standardized admissions test, with top-tier academic coaching and effective tools to manage anxiety [Show summary] Bara Sapir has been providing test prep for over 20 years and is a pioneer in mindful test taking, implementing a holistic approach to the test prep process. She shares her best tips along with her comprehensive approach… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, podcast, Test Prep

May 27, 2021

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Test-Taking Advice for People with Learning Disabilities or Test Anxiety

Test taking advice for people with learning disabilities or test anxiety

Nobody likes taking tests, right? Well, perhaps a few of you out there get psyched at the chance of showing how well you have boned up for your exams. But most people facing a timed test can’t wait to get it out of the way. Even those who are fairly confident of their abilities will… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Consulting, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / GMAT, GRE, weakness

May 21, 2021

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Worried About MBA Application Surge? Listen to the Experts!

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Many MBA programs have chosen to make the GMAT and GRE optional for applicants this year. If you’re worried about how that might affect applicant numbers—and therefore, your chances of acceptance—you need to check out our recent live Q&A, Applying to Business School in a Test-Optional Application Surge. It’s available free of charge for on-demand… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / GMAT, GRE, mba webinar

April 2, 2021

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So, You’re Applying to Business School with a Low GPA or GMAT Score?

Applying to Business School with a Low GPA or GMAT Score

You want to apply to business school, but you may be holding back because you’re worried about your low numbers–an unimpressive GPA or GMAT/GRE score. Don’t worry – this is NOT the end of the world! This post will define what “low” really means, help you put your scores into context, and show you how… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / GMAT, GRE, mba low stats

February 21, 2021

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Enhancements to the GMAT Online Exam

Enhancements to the GMAT online exam

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) recently announced that the GMAT Online, a take-at-home version of the GMAT introduced in April 2020 in response to COVID restrictions on public gatherings, is to become a permanent option for test-takers. At the same time, GMAC added the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) to the GMAT Online and made… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / COVID-19 MBA, GMAT

January 26, 2021

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Why These GMAT Experts Approach Test-Taking With Empathy [Episode 402]

Podcast interview with Mike Diamond

How can you ace the GMAT, the EA or any test required at your dream school? [Show summary] Mike Diamond of Apex GMAT shares his advice for acing the GMAT, prepping for graduate program tests of all kinds, and why empathy is central to Apex’s approach to test-coaching. Mike Diamond, Director of Curriculum Development at… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Grad School Admissions, MBA Admissions / executive assessment, GMAT, GRE, podcast

September 25, 2020

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MIT Sloan Will Not Require GMAT/GRE This Year

MIT Sloan will not require the GMAT GRE this year scaled

MIT’s Sloan School of Business is not requiring applicants to take the GMAT/GRE as part of their application process this year. Sloan is the first M7 business school (the so-called Magnificent Seven highly selective MBA programs) to drop the standardized test requirement. Sloan joins a growing number of top business schools that have made standardized… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / COVID-19 MBA, GMAT, MIT Sloan

June 11, 2020

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Physical Whiteboards Now Allowed for Online GMAT

Physical whiteboards now allowed for online GMAT

The Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) has announced that it will allow physical whiteboards for those taking the GMAT at home beginning June 11. The Executive Assessment Online will also offer the option of a physical whiteboard. The decision was made after significant pressure was put on the organization against the unwieldy online whiteboard tool… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / COVID-19 MBA, GMAT

May 15, 2020

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Watch The Impact of Your GMAT & GRE Now!

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Our recent webinar, The Impact of Your GMAT & GRE: A Critical Piece in Your MBA Application, was a deep dive into the world of MBA admissions testing. If you weren’t able to join us or you missed out on any part of the session, it’s now available for free on-demand viewing!

Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / GMAT, GRE, mba low stats, mba webinar

May 13, 2020

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Online GMAT vs. Online GRE: Pros and Cons

Online GMAT vs. GRE Pros and Cons

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses and schools throughout the world. Since testing centers closed worldwide; both the GMAT and GRE have switched to online formats for the foreseeable future. GMAT’s whiteboard debacle  ETS was first to make the move, releasing their online, at-home exam almost a month before the GMAT. While GRE examinees are… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / COVID-19 MBA, GMAT, GRE

May 7, 2020

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UPDATES: How Does Corona Continue to Impact Testing? [GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, ACT, SAT, TOEFL, EA]

How does Corona continue to impact testing

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect schools and businesses worldwide. The health and safety of testing candidates and staff remain priorities as testing organizations continue to offer online testing while finding ways to safely reopen testing centers. Here is the most up-to-date information on admission tests and their response to coronavirus. GRE ETS is offering… 

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Article by Accepted / College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / ACT, covid-19 grad, COVID-19 law, COVID-19 MBA, COVID-19 med, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, SAT, TOEFL

April 20, 2020

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Newsflash: GMAT to Be Offered Online

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According to the MBA.com website, the GMAT Online exam will be available from April 20, 2020 through June 15, 2020. This online and remotely-proctored exam has been developed to assist candidates working to meet upcoming application deadlines for fall 2020. Registration for the GMAT Online began on April 14, 2020.  Due to the worldwide disruption… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / COVID-19 MBA, GMAT

May 10, 2019

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What GMAT Score Do I Need to Get Accepted to Top MBA Programs?

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Do you need a perfect score on your GMAT to gain acceptance to a top-tier business school? No. But you definitely need your score to be high enough so that your application is seriously considered and so that the rest of your application isn’t fighting an uphill battle to overcome a subpar GMAT score. So,… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / GMAT, mba low stats, optimize your mba admissions profile

May 5, 2019

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How Does Your GMAT Score Fit into the Holistic MBA Application Puzzle?

How Does Your GMAT Score Fit into the Holistic MBA Application Puzzle

There’s a lot of talk about the holistic approach admission directors take to evaluate applications. How much weight is really put on different aspects of the application during evaluation? If the approach is so holistic, then why do so many applicants with low GMAT scores get rejected compared to applicants with high GMAT scores? Here’s… 

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Article by Natalie Grinblatt / MBA Admissions / GMAT, mba low stats

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