Salt Meadow

Why an MBA with No Entrance Exam Is a Real Option for Working Professionals

For years, the standard path to a graduate program in business has included a high-stakes test. The GMAT or GRE score often felt like the gatekeeper, deciding not just admission but also financial aid and scholarship potential. As someone who has both taken these exams and advised dozens of applicants through the process, I can tell you that the test requirement creates real barriers. It adds months of prep time, thousands of dollars in tutoring and testing fees, and a layer