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Chicago MBA Programs That Don’t Require the GMAT or GRE

Below is a list of business schools in the Chicago Metro that don’t require the GMAT or GRE. More information on the GMAT and GRE can be found in our MetroMBA No GMAT and GRE Guide and a complete list of MBA programs in the Chicago region on our Chicago Metro MBA page.
Please note that many of these programs are executive MBA programs, which typically cater to applicants with many years of professional experience. Click on a program profile below to see if you meet the eligibility requirements for that program.
The highly-ranked Booth School of Business Executive MBA program at the University of Chicago does not require GMAT/GRE scores in order to gain admission, although it is accepted as part of the application process.
Several MBA program offerings at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management do not explicitly require GMAT/GRE scores in order to gain admission.
The Kellogg School of Management Executive MBA program does not require GMAT/GRE scores in order to gain admission.
Applicants to Kellstadt’s Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA and Weekend MBA may receive a GMAT waiver if they have completed an M.D., Ph.D or J.D. or demonstrate clear evidence of quantitative analysis skills.
No test scores are required for admission to the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management and Leadership MBA program.
The GMAT/GRE requirement for entry in the Northern Illinois University College of Business Executive MBA program may be waived on a case-by-case basis.
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