Full-Time MBA Application Checklist

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An application will not be reviewed until it is complete. At the end of the application cycle, all incomplete files will be sent a deny letter.

In addition to the Online Application, applicants must complete the following:

1. Application fee 

The application fee is waived for all applicants. 

2. Transcript(s)

To expedite the review process, please list all the school(s) you attended after high school and upload the unofficial transcript to the online application portal or via email to the admission office (admit@business.rutgers.edu). 

If accepted/enrolled in the program, please have the school(s) forward an official e-transcript to Rutgers Business School-Office of Graduate Admissions or mail a hard copy to our address below. 

These transcripts must demonstrate degree conferral.  

*Official transcript(s) and degree conferral(s) will be verified. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to withdraw an offer of admission at any time prior to or after enrolling if there is any discrepancy between the self-reported and official transcript(s).

Applicants holding international transcripts do not need to have their transcripts evaluated unless advised by the Rutgers Business School Admissions Committee. For more information on this, or if you are a domestic applicant holding international transcripts, please refer to our international instructions.

3. GMAT, GRE, or EA (Executive Assessment)

1. GMAT code: QK5-XT-40
2. GRE code: 5529
3. Executive Assessment code: QK5-XT-40

For most applicants, the standardized test serves as a crucial indicator of academic readiness. If you are unable to provide a test score, you have the option to request a test waiver as part of your application process. In such cases, you will need to demonstrate academic preparedness through alternative means, such as strong academic records, prior graduate degrees, especially in quantitative disciplines, other standardized tests like LSAT and MCAT, relevant professional licenses like CPA and CFA, and significant professional work experience.  Test waivers will be selectively granted and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Priority consideration for waivers may be given to experienced candidates who exhibit outstanding academic preparedness, possess leadership qualities, and have significant professional work experience. 
 
Note: Test scores are considered along with other factors in scholarship offers. 

Please be aware that receiving a test waiver or exemption does not guarantee acceptance into the Full-Time MBA program.

Please click here to try a sample GMAT quiz.

4. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), IELTS, Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), or Duolingo Test of English

You must submit the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, or Duolingo test if English is not the official language in your country. Applicants from countries with more than one official language, including English, (Pakistan, India, Hong Kong, etc.) are not exempt from taking the exam. This requirement can be waived for applicants who have obtained an undergraduate or graduate degree in the U.S.; another English-only speaking country (England, Australia, etc.); or if the medium of instruction was English at the school(s). This requirement can also be waived if you have three (3) or more years of full-time work experience in the United States.

1. TOEFL School Code B355:  Average score of 100+.
2. IELTS: Please contact IELTS and have your score sent to our office (address listed below).  Average score of 7+.
3. PTE Academic is a computer-based academic English language proficiency test designed to measure reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, as they are used in an academic setting. Rutgers Business School requires a minimum score of 68 on PTE Academic.
4. Duolingo English Test:  Average score of 125+.

5. Recommendation Letter(s)

Two.  Register the recommenders on the online application portal.

6. Resume/CV

Upload to the online application portal. 

*You affirm that your job experience, including all positions held with current or previous employers, is true and accurate, understanding that any discrepancy or inaccuracy will allow the Admissions Committee to withdraw an offer of admission at any time prior to or after enrolling in the program.  The Admissions Committee may require additional documentation and proof regarding any aspects of a candidate’s resume at any time prior to or after enrolling in the program.

7. Essay

Please address the questions separately and upload them to the application portal:

1. Since you will resign from your current position to enter the full-time MBA program at Rutgers Business School, tell us the steps you’ve taken to ready yourself for this academic journey. Furthermore, elaborate on your expectations regarding how earning an MBA degree could contribute to your career goals. (500 words)
2. Can you describe the distinctive qualities that make you stand out? In what ways do you envision becoming an integral part of the Rutgers community, and how do you believe you can contribute to the community and the overall experience of the MBA cohort? (300 words)
3. (Optional Essay) You may provide any additional information that you would like us to know about you and your application. This can be any important aspect about yourself that has not been included in the application, such as explanations for any gap years, course grades, test scores, or any concerns that you may have.

8. International Applicants

Additional requirements apply to international applicants.

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