BUSN GMAT/GRE Waiver Request Form

Waiver Request Overview

Individuals who feel they have a competitive application may submit a GMAT/GRE waiver request prior to submission. Waivers are considered on a case by case basis and are not guaranteed. Your waiver request will undergo evaluation by the Admissions Committee and your decision will be emailed to you within 1 week. All waiver decisions are final. Applicants who receive a test waiver may not be eligible for merit based scholarships.

To help you prepare in the advance, have the following documents scanned in PDF format so that you can upload them in your waiver application:

Your resume
International Evaluation Report (outside the US). Scan and upload a copy of your WES ICAP or ECE course-by-course evaluation.
United States Transcripts: Scan and upload a copy of your US transcripts from each institution from which you received a conferred degree or transfer credit in the United States.

Do not upload a copy of your diploma in place of a full transcript. If you do so, your waiver request will automatically denied.

IMPORTANT:

Any applicant who is granted a GMAT/GRE waiver may not be eligible for SCU Leavey School of Business merit scholarships.
If you have taken the GMAT or GRE within the last 5 years, and you have a valid reportable score, you are not eligible for a waiver.

Personal Information

Email:

First Name

Middle

Last Name

Birthdate

Mailing Address (don't worry --we won't send you any mail)

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Program of Interest

Note: For the specialized master degree programs, we are very selective with GMAT/GRE waivers. We like to see the following:

A GPA of 3.5 or higher
Have a degree and/or coursework that is quantitative in nature

Why does the specialized master's program require the standardized test and what is the purpose?

The GMAT or GRE allows the admissions committed to measure general intellectual ability and have comparable statistics across all applicants. Our students typically average a 640 on the GMAT and a 310 (quantitative and verbal section) on the GRE.
The examination also demonstrates the dedication to the admissions process. If you feel you don't have time to study for the test, then will you have time to commit to a rigorous program? The examination acts as a test drive for applicants to map out their time management skills.
The examination tests your ability to think under pressure and highlight skills that are transferable to the classroom environment.

Desired Entry Term

Desired Year of Entry

Eligibility Criteria

Select all that apply:

Waiver Request Statement

In 200 words or less, please state why you believe you qualify for a GMAT/GRE waiver.

Professional Background

Total months of work experience (do not count internships)

Resume

Undergraduate Academic History

Undergraduate Institution Name

Undergraduate Degree Earned

Undergraduate Degree Major

Undergraduate Degree GPA (convert to 4pt scale)

The committee will not review waiver requests submitted without transcripts (or transcript evaluations for international degrees).

Undergraduate Degree Transcript (for applicants with US degrees)

WES or other NACES Approved Transcript Evaluation (for applicants with degrees earned outside the US)

Community College Transcript (for applicants with an AA degree)

Graduate Academic History

Graduate Institution Name

Graduate Degree Earned

Graduate Degree Major

Graduate Degree GPA (convert to 4pt scale)

If you also have a master's degree, upload your Graduate Degree document (WES for Int'l applicants; otherwise copy of official transcript domestic applicants)

Agreement

I have not taken the GMAT or GRE in the last 5 years and do not have a reportable score.

Meeting the minimum waiver criteria does not guarantee acceptance or approval of waiver request.

All information provided along with this waiver application will be reviewed by the Graduate Admissions Committee and waiver approvals outside the eligibility requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Any test waiver APPROVED may limit scholarship eligibility.

Any test waiver DENIED will be required to submit a GMAT or GRE score in order to complete the application. Denials will not be re-evaluated.

Any test waiver approved applies only to the program and format selected and will not apply to another program.

By submitting this form, I agree to all of the above and certify that the above information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Submission of this waiver application does not guarantee admission into Santa Clara University.

Offices and Services at Santa Clara University

Schools and Colleges

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BUSN GMAT/GRE Waiver Request Form