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"Both ETS (the developers and distributers of the TOEFL) and admissions offices remain rather tight-lipped on such topics. This being said, some of our staff have attended conferences where representatives from top MBA programs make it very clear that they take their TOEFL requirement very seriously. For example, Harvard Business School wants a 109, INSEAD a 104, and there is no negotiating this point. An application is immediately disqualified if it falls short by even one point. Which makes sense. These schools have so many applicants; they can afford to draw such lines in the sand "
 - Jon Hodge, Founder- Strictly English

Does the entry criteria especially academics play a big part in getting into a top Business School? We have heard instances of MBA candidates getting into top B-Schools despite low GMAT or GPA.

What experiences encourages MBA Admissions team to look beyond Academics?

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