The OP is operating under some questionable assumptions.
First, the entrance exam is a small matter; if it affects one's choice of school, take the exam.
Second, the school may consider waiving the exam for people with good academic and/or work records. They won't publish that, but you can negotiate it.
Third, the OP lists schools that are utterly non-competitive. Of course the GRE isn't required at these. They admit virtually anyone who meets their entrance requirements, or can get them waived.
Finally, the OP mentions both the GRE and the GMAT. These exams cover wide and non-overlapping areas. This suggests a lack of focus--deadly when considering the pursuit of a doctorate. The decision will drive the need to take the exam, not the other way around.
(P.S.: The OP's comments about Walden and Capella are utterly unfounded. Both have been accredited for decades with no problems. Anecdotes from individual students are widely available on just about any school. These are in no way particularly problematic. More research in this area seems to be indicated.)
First, the entrance exam is a small matter; if it affects one's choice of school, take the exam.
Second, the school may consider waiving the exam for people with good academic and/or work records. They won't publish that, but you can negotiate it.
Third, the OP lists schools that are utterly non-competitive. Of course the GRE isn't required at these. They admit virtually anyone who meets their entrance requirements, or can get them waived.
Finally, the OP mentions both the GRE and the GMAT. These exams cover wide and non-overlapping areas. This suggests a lack of focus--deadly when considering the pursuit of a doctorate. The decision will drive the need to take the exam, not the other way around.
(P.S.: The OP's comments about Walden and Capella are utterly unfounded. Both have been accredited for decades with no problems. Anecdotes from individual students are widely available on just about any school. These are in no way particularly problematic. More research in this area seems to be indicated.)
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