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GMAT/GRE waivers may be granted to LMU M.S. in Taxation applicants who demonstrate quantitative competency and readiness for our rigorous curriculum. A GMAT/GRE waiver does not guarantee admission into the program.

To be eligible for a GMAT/GRE waiver, applicants to the LMU M.S. in Taxation program must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting from an AACSB-accredited business school in the United States with a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
  • Passed FAR and REG of the CPA exam.
  • Have CPA designation.
  • LMU students with an accounting major or minor may qualify at the discretion of the M.S. in Taxation academic program director.

If you have questions about whether you qualify for a GMAT/GRE waiver, please contact James Plecnik, Ph.D., CPA, M.S. in Taxation academic program director.