MBA Course Waiver Exams - Worth Doing?
Any current/former MBA students waive out of any of the core courses? Did it have any impact on bonding with your class/cohort? Is it worth studying for the waiver exams to pass? Thanks
Any current/former MBA students waive out of any of the core courses? Did it have any impact on bonding with your class/cohort? Is it worth studying for the waiver exams to pass? Thanks
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I've heard it does hurt your bonding experience if you waive out of too many, but 1-2 should be ok, especially if you put in the effort to be social outside of class.
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