Is it worth getting into MBA colleges that accept IELTS and TOEFL but not GMAT? Will it be a good career option?

I am quite weak in quants and I am thinking of getting into colleges which accept IELTS or TOEFL. I have work experience of 2 years and my budget is also limited.

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Vatsala Jhunjhunwala | Contributor-Level 6

8 years ago

IELTS and TOEFL are English Language exams to show your proficiency in the language where as GMAT is the competitive exam required to get admission abroad. If you want to pursue MBA abroad then you have to sit for IELTS or TOEFL as per the university requirements even if GMAT is optional.

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Pragadeesh Sagayanathan | Beginner-Level 3

8 years ago

Thanks for the response. I have listed colleges which accepts IELTS alone. Will that be a good choice to get into that?

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