Literally. =) I signed up for the GMAT with the impression that my work would cover the cost (we have some nice benefits here). I got an email saying it was denied. So now I'm thinking I'm not only out $250 but if I cancel, I'll only get $80 back...

I was kind of bummed. I hadn't really commited to the "going back to college" thing yet and $250 is a lot of money for something I might end up doing... So I fought back. I wanted an exact definition of what they meant by "application fees". Since this test is required in order to apply, I considered and was told it would be covered. The request went through the local HR and made it all the way to Corporate HR and to the Vice President of the company. And guess what?

I won. =)

Approved and I will be reimbursed. [pimp] Niiiiice. [/pimp]