NYU Stern Standardized Test Waiver Request

Thank you for your interest in the standardized test waiver for the 2025-2026 Full-Time and Focused MBA admissions cycle.

To apply for the standardized test waiver, you must:

Have received a bachelor’s degree prior to submitting a request. Students who have not received their undergraduate degree are not eligible to submit a waiver request.
Be planning to apply to the Full-Time MBA program or MBA Business: Luxury & Retail MBA program in the 2025-2026 admissions cycle. Those applying through the Consortium are eligible to request a standardized test waiver. Dual degree candidates are also eligible to request a standardized test waiver.
Submit a completed test waiver request by the deadline.

The deadline to submit test waiver requests is Wednesday, April 1, 2026 by 11:59 ET.

The Admissions Committee reviews the test waiver requests on a rolling basis, and in most cases will issue a decision within 3 weeks of submission. We strongly encourage submitting your test waiver request at least 3 weeks prior to when you plan to submit your MBA application. We will make every effort to review your request in time, however we cannot grant requests to expedite reviews. Therefore, please plan accordingly when submitting your test waiver request.

If you are approved for a standardized test waiver, you will receive further instructions to submit your application. Applicants who are not approved for the waiver will need to complete the standardized test score requirement to complete their application.

Please note, any materials uploaded as part of this request will also appear in your NYU Stern record. You will have an opportunity to upload new documents as part of your MBA application (updated resume, etc). If the information provided in your request differs from the information provided in your Admissions application, the Admissions Committee may review your request and Admissions application to determine your eligibility for the test waiver.

Prior to submitting your request, please review our list of frequently asked questions.

Personal Information

First Name

Preferred Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Email Address

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Primary Citizenship

Dual Citizenship

Permanent Resident

Yes

Legal Sex

Gender Identity (optional)

Please select the program you intend to apply to

Do you plan to submit your application to the Full-Time MBA program using a Consortium application? The Consortium, the nation's largest diversity network, links top-tier students, MBA programs and corporate partners, providing merit-based scholarships.

Yes

Academic Information

Undergraduate Institution

I need to add another undergraduate school.

Undergraduate Institution

I need to add another undergraduate school.

Undergraduate Institution

I need to add graduate coursework as well.

Graduate Institution

I need to add another graduate school.

Graduate Institution

I need to add another graduate school.

Graduate Institution

How many transcripts do you want to upload here? (You may upload up to five.)

Please upload copies of your transcripts for any undergraduate and graduate coursework.

Work Experience

Upload your resume

Statement

Please list the coursework completed, certifications held, and professional experience you have that demonstrates academic readiness for an MBA program. You may use bullet points. (300 word limit)

Acknowledgements

I certify that all statements made in this request are factually true and that the information supplied is complete.
I understand that most waiver requests will be reviewed within 3 weeks of a submitting a completed request, and that requests to expedite reviews will not be granted.
I understand I may only apply for one standardized test waiver for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle, and that if approved, my test waiver is not transferable to another NYU Stern MBA or Masters program.
I understand it is my responsibility to inform NYU Stern if any information provided in this waiver request form changes. I may submit any updates to admchair@stern.nyu.edu.
I understand that if I am granted the waiver and the information submitted with my application differs from the information submitted with my waiver request, the Admissions Committee may review my application to determine my eligibility for the standardized test waiver
I understand that, if my test score waiver application is approved, I will need to complete, submit, and submit payment for my MBA application in order to be considered for admission.

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