Do IBs ask for GMAT score for MBA associate recruiting( I have a GMAT waiver)

Hi- Could anyone say me if IBs ask for GMAT scores during MBA associate recruiting? I got into the program with a GMAT waiver. Just wanted to be sure my IB application won’t be hurt because of my GMAT waiver.

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What if I’m able to say how I got into a MBA program with a waiver in the 1st place? My quantitative and finance coursework - A grades, my previous work experience was quantitative with data. Would you still assume I’m a weak candidate?

 

If you're not a target school for a firm and you're trying to network with them, it might come up.

It likely won't hold you back if you're interviewing for on-campus fims. Never did for me and my score weren't even around the average at my T25 (still got a few interviews at reputable firms that hire mostly from better MBA programs than mine). 

 

My school sends 10-15% of the class to IB every year. It’s not a brand for IB though so I consider it as a semi target. So you’re saying I should be fine without a GMAT for on campus recruiting right? Coz few BBs too come on campus.

 

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