How important is GMAT for scholarship/financial aid consideration?

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What scores are required to get scholarships?

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Very

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What score warrants scholarship/financial aid?

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Surprisingly important. My school knew I was getting sponsored and they still gave me a scholarship 😂

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Wow that makes sense then. Very impressive!

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