I have both an MBA and an MS from accredited universities. It would seem as though having a Masters level degree would be enough to excuse a person from taking the test, but with two Masters degrees I certainly feel as though I have proven myself academically. Having me take the GRE test for placement and for proof of academic abilities would be very redundant and would waste valuable time and resources. The university would have room for someone else to take the GRE test, and I would not be required to spend further money to prove myself when I believe that my advanced degrees have already done that. In addition, I will be spending a great deal of money at the university based on the tuition fees and the books, so it is not as though a waiver of the GRE in my case would cause a hardship for the university. I am not asking for preferential treatment based on who I am as a person, nor do I believe that I am 'better' than others in any way because of my educational level. I do, however, believe...

At some point an educational institution must feel that a person has proven himself or herself through the tests that have been completed and the degrees that have been earned. I feel as though I have reached that point and beyond, and would much prefer to simply be recognized for that accomplishment and allowed to continue on with my academic pursuits without further testing to indicate whether I am capable of performing academic work on a specific level. I appreciate both your time and your consideration in this matter, and will abide by whatever decision is ultimately made regarding my academic future and the waiver of the GRE test.
Bibliography

Admissions. (2008). University of Pennsylvania. School of Nursing. Retrieved at http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/admissions/masters/gre_waiver.asp