MSBA GMAT/GRE Waiver Request Form

Thank you for your interest in the Boston University MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) program. If you are interested in applying to this program, we will consider your request for a GMAT/GRE waiver provided you meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

You can review our latest MSBA Class Profile to get a sense for the test score median and test score ranges.

Qualifications Considered for GMAT/GRE Waiver

Strength of overall academic record (including GPA/grades, academic institution, major(s), relevant coursework, in particular prior coursework in programing and statistics or quantitative methods).
Amount and relevance of work experience.

Please be Aware

Historically, 70 to 75% of admitted MSBA applicants provide test scores. Candidates who are admitted to the program are considered for merit-based scholarships at the time of admission. Candidates who submit competitive GMAT/GRE scores may increase their chances of qualifying for merit scholarships upon admission to the program.

You must formally request the GMAT/GRE waiver prior to submitting your application. Candidates should expect a response to their request within two weeks, so please plan accordingly when submitting your request below.
You may not request a waiver if you have already taken the exam and requested your scores be sent to Boston University Questrom School of Business.
We will consider GMAT/GRE waivers for the MSBA 2024 entry only.

The decision to grant the GMAT/GRE waiver is made at the discretion of the admissions committee. If granted a GMAT/GRE waiver, the admissions committee may, in rare cases, still ask you to submit a GMAT or GRE score to aid in evaluating your candidacy. In the event we need this additional information, we will inform you once your application has been initially reviewed.

If you have any questions about this form, please email businessanalytics@bu.edu.

First Name

Last Name

Please provide the email that is, or will be, associated with your application to Questrom.

Degree Information

Please select the institution that you earned or will earn your undergraduate degree. If your school is not found, please select "Not Listed US Institution," "Not Listed Canadian Institution," or "NON-US/CANADIAN (FOREIGN) INSTITUTION" as applicable.

Account ID

If institution was not found, please indicate the name of the institution here:

Please select your undergraduate major

Major ID

Work Experience

How many years and months of full-time, post-graduate work experience do you currently have? Please note that this should not include any internship or part-time experiences you may have had.

years

months

Waiver Requirements

We will consider your MS in Business Analytics application without a GMAT or GRE score if you show a strong overall academic record, and have taken several classes covering both quantitative and/or programming coursework during your undergraduate studies. Please indicate the names of the courses and the semester & year that each course was taken below.

Relevant Coursework

Course Number	Course Name
Semester	Year

Required Documents

Please submit your transcripts from any institution from which you've earned a degree or taken 12 or more credits along with any additional supporting documentation.

Unofficial Transcript

Resume

Additional document

Confirmation

Please confirm that you have read and understand the statements below.

I acknowledge that my GMAT/GRE waiver request must be submitted and reviewed prior to submitting my application to the Questrom School of Business

I acknowledge that receipt of a GMAT/GRE waiver is not an indicator of admission to the program.

I acknowledge that the information provided is true and accurate.