The School of Graduate Professional Studies at Penn State Great Valley

MBA Program
GMAT WAIVER REQUEST FORM
Applicants to the MBA program who have met specific requirements as outlined below may request a
GMAT waiver as part of the admission application process. Waivers are not guaranteed and must be
approved by the MBA Admissions Committee, whose decisions are final.
There are four ways in which to qualify for the GMAT Waiver consideration, which are described below.
You must meet all the requirements of a particular option.
Option One
An undergraduate junior/senior grade point average of at least a 3.3 on a 4.0 scale at a regionally
accredited university with AACSB accredited programs; and
Five or more years of professional career experience with evidence of career progression; and
Demonstrated evidence of quantitative skills based on quantitative course work.
OR
Option Two
Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma, the business honor society recognized by AACSB.
OR
Option Three
An advanced degree*(e.g., masters or higher) from a regionally accredited university with
AACSB accredited programs; and
Demonstrated evidence of quantitative skills based on quantitative course work.
OR
Option Four
One or more professional certifications including a CFA, CPA, FRM, and/or CMA, or doctoral
degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D., J.D.)
If you meet the requirements of one of the options above, you may request a GMAT Waiver. Complete
the GMAT Waiver Request Form (below) and email it with supporting documentation to the PSGV
MBA Program at mxi4@psu.edu or fax it to 610-725-5296.
*Current masters students at Penn State Great Valley who would like to pursue the MBA on a concurrent basis
may request a GMAT waiver after completing 18 graduate credits with at least a 3.3 GPA.

3/10/16

GMAT WAIVER REQUEST FORM

I request consideration for a GMAT Waiver.
Choose one or more options as described above to indicate the basis for your GMAT Waiver Request.
Include appropriate documentation as described below to support your request. Please white out social
security number if included on your documentation before sending.

Option One
Undergraduate transcript (may be unofficial)
Professional resume clearly describing my managerial duties (including the number of people I manage, budget
responsibilities, and managerial work activities)
OR
Option Two
Proof of membership in Beta Gamma Sigma
OR
Option Three
Undergraduate and Graduate transcripts (may be unofficial)
OR
Option Four
Proof of professional certification(s) including a CFA, CPA, FRM, and/or CMA or doctoral degree

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3/10/16

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