Checklist - Information before you Apply

A Completed Online Application 

Current Resume

Employment History

Essays

Letters of Recommendation

Unofficial Transcripts of all Academic Work

Official GRE or GMAT Score

Official TOEFL or IELTS Score (for applicants whose native language is not English)

$125 Application Fee

 

Additional Information for MBA Applicants

 

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I. A Completed Online Application

We use a self-managed application procedure. That is, applicants are fully responsible for completing and submitting their applications on time and in accordance with the following admissions guidelines. (Please see below for the application deadline dates). This procedure lessens the chance of late or misplaced supporting documents and gives applicants more control over the entire process.

• You do not need to complete the application in one sitting, you can log in or out at any time to make changes and updates to your application prior to submission.
• You should update your contact information at any point in the application process to assure we have the most up-to-date contact information.
• Once submitted, you cannot make any other changes to your application (other than your contact information), so please be sure to review your application materials prior to submission.
• Your application will not be reviewed until we have received all components listed in your application.

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There are four required essays for candidates to the Tepper MBA program.

• Required essays A & B should be a maximum of two-pages in length and essays C & D should be a maximum of 1-page in length. All essays should be double-spaced, using a standard (ie. Times New Roman or Arial), 12-pt. font.
• You may also submit an optional essay (E) to add information that you do not feel is adequately covered elsewhere in the application. If you believe your credentials and essays represent you fairly, you should not feel obligated to complete the optional essay
• Your essays must be submitted with your online application.

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V. Letters of Recommendation

Two Letters of Recommendation are required. Choose recommenders who are able to provide specific and relevant information about your qualifications for MBA study.

• If you are currently a full-time student or a recent graduate (within the past year), you may submit one recommendation from an academic source.
• If you have completed more than one year of full-time, post- undergraduate work experience, you should submit at least one recommendation from a supervisor.
• Recommendations from friends, family members or acquaintances not able to evaluate applicants on an academic or professional basis are unacceptable.   
• Recommendations must be submitted online.

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VI. Unofficial Transcripts of all Academic Work

Through our online application system, all candidates are required to upload legible scanned/digitized copies of their transcripts and degree certificates indicating name, degree earned, and the date the degree was completed (if applicable) for each institution attended. If the transcript is in a language other than English, an official translation must be included. Note: Should you be admitted, you are required to submit official transcripts at a later date.

• Make a low-resolution black and white photocopy of your transcript.
• Please scan an official copy of your transcripts. Internet printouts will NOT be accepted. Transcripts should clearly state your name and the name of the institution.
• While copying, be sure to black out any reference to your social security, student ID number, and/or date of birth.
• Scan the photocopy (experiment with different settings until you find the one that results in the smallest file size, yet is clearly legible).
• Upload all pages of your transcript, but only one example of the back page to provide us with your university transcript key.
• Check the file size before uploading. It cannot exceed 1000kb.
• The format of the uploaded document must be in .doc, .pdf, rtf., or .txt. For Macintosh users, please note that the filename must include the appropriate 3-letter extension.

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VII. Official GRE or GMAT Score

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is required of all applicants.

• Test scores must be forwarded directly to Carnegie Mellon by ETS in the case of the GRE or Pearson VUE in the case of the GMAT.
• GRE: Use GRE institution code 4883 (Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business). Further information on the GRE can be found at  www.ets.org/gre.
• GMAT: Select Carnegie Mellon and the Tepper School of Business to have your GMAT scores sent to us. Further information on the GMAT can be found at  www.mba.com.
• Test scores more than five years old are not accepted.
• We will expect to receive each test listed in your application. Your application will remain incomplete and will not be reviewed until we receive all official test scores reported in your application.

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VIII. Official TOEFL or IELTS Score

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required of applicants whose native language is not English.

• The only exception is for applicants who have earned a degree at a university where the language of instruction is English.
• TOEFL: All scores must also be forwarded to Carnegie Mellon by ETS. Use institutional code 2074 and departmental code 02. Any questions about the TOEFL should be directed to ETS.  Further information on the TOEFL can be found at  www.gre.org/toefl.
• IELTS: Select Carnegie Mellon and the Tepper School of Business to have your IELTS scores sent to us. For questions and additional information, please visit www.ielts.org.
• We will expect to receive each test listed in your application. Your application will remain incomplete and will not be reviewed until we receive all official test scores reported in your application.

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IX. $125 Application Fee