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MBA sponsorship

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Willy A. Miami Beach , FL

I am thinking about taking the GMAT but don't have the funds to attend a class training or pay for the test that can run more than $1500 and the test $250. Does anyone know of anybody sponsoring this type of test? I would greatly appreciate your feedback.

15 July 2015 5 replies Career Advancement

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Carl Fulton Las Cruces , NM

Hi Willy,

I would definitely check with the school you want to attend. When I started my MBA program the school I attended didn't require it. You may also want to check with schools that are geared for the military, they may waiver the GMAT scores.

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Brad Wilder Lexington , KY

When I prepped for the GMAT, I went to a used bookstore and got a study book with a practice exam DVD included. Total cost was about $10 I think and I felt it helped me get an idea of what to expect on the exam. My book was from Kaplan but I'm sure there are many options.

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Megan Benadum Bettendorf , IA

Hi Willy,

Definitely look into what the institution you're interested in attending requires. If they don't require any - great! If they do, research online to see which test format best fits you (you can just Google that and find great info about how the tests are set up). If you're self-motivated, I'd save the money on the prep classes and do at-home studying. My library offers several GRE / GMAT prep books, which is great for the wallet!

Good luck!
Megan

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Lori York Lakeville , MN

Hi Willy,

Before you jump into a GMAT prep course or into the exam itself, be sure to check with your potential MBA programs to see if the exam is even required. The MBA program at my institution accepts GMAT or GRE, but also offers candidates an alternative math & writing profile called an Individual Learning Profile.

Time to do some more investigating on admission requirements first and maybe save yourself some money.

Contact me directly if you have more questions.
YORKL@augsburg.edu

Advisor

Bob Borek North Reading , MA

Hi Willy,
Thanks for your service to our country. What I had done many years ago was to get books for self prep and borrow materials from others who had taken the exam. Amazon has several options for self prep books @ $20 each. That may be an appoach to get you started.

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