As a general policy, the VCU School of Business requires the GMAT of all MBA applicants.

However, for a trial period, for the Fast Track Executive MBA Program, the Admissions Committee will consider on a case-by-case basis, GMAT waiver requests from candidates who fall into one of the categories identified below. Waivers, however, are not automatic for any candidate, and a brief written request must be submitted outlining the reasons why the Admissions Committee should grant a GMAT waiver.

Candidates who may request a GMAT waiver are:

1. Those holding the following graduate degrees from an accredited college or university.
a. Medical degree
b. Law degree
c. Masters or doctoral degree

2. The applicant has an undergraduate degree that includes significant quantitative, statistical or mathematic component with at least a B average is such courses.

3. Those candidates who can substantiate, through written documentation, that the combination of their academic and professional accomplishment makes them highly prepared for success in a rigorous MBA Program.

Checklist for requesting a GMAT waiver:

1. Brief, one-page maximum, written request outlining why the Admissions Committee should grant a GMAT waiver, indicating the above category that applies. This must be submitted to the (by email or regular mail) Executive Director of the VCU FTEMBA Program, at Fastrack@vcu.edu
2. Copies of all transcripts for work completed at any college or university. Candidates may submit unofficial copies, but any unofficial copies must be followed by official transcripts submitted with the application.
3. Current resume
4. Any further information that the candidate wishes to submit to the Admissions Committee in support of the request.