Admissions

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The decision to pursue an MBA degree is an important one. Successful Baylor applicants demonstrate strong leadership ability, analytical skills and a passion for excellence.

Qualified MBA candidates will be admitted regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age or disability.

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Application Deadlines for 2024:

All MBA students start the MBA program in the summer semester and will register for courses in the Summer II term. Incoming students should plan to be available to start on-campus instruction by July 5, 2023.

Decision Round	Application Deadline	Decision Notification
Round 1: Application Deadline and Scholarship Priority	November 15, 2023	December 1, 2023
Round 2: Application Deadline	February 15, 2024	March 1, 2024
International Applicant Deadline	April 15, 2024	May 1, 2024
Round 3: Application and Scholarship Deadline	April 15, 2024	May 1, 2024
Final Application Deadline	May 15, 2024	May 31, 2024

Admission decisions are usually made within two weeks of receiving all required materials or by the notification date that corresponds with the application deadline. The FTMBA accepts applications after the published deadlines on a case-by-case basis.

The Application Process

Step 1: Start Your Application

The Full-Time MBA application is available for 2023 and 2024. We will review your application when it is submitted along with all required supporting documents (transcripts, test scores, recommendations, etc.). Follow these steps to start your application:

1. If you have never started an application, create an account as a "First-time user".
2. If you already have an application log-in, log in as "Returning user".
3. Scroll to the bottom of the page. Click "Start New Application".
4. Select "2024 Business School Application" to start your application. 

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Step 2: Submit Your Materials

• Current Resume and Cover Letter
  • The cover letter should include reasons why you are qualified for a place in the program, how your participation will add value to the program and provide any other information that would be useful for the admissions committee. The target length for the letter should be one page.
• One Letter of Recommendation
  • The recommendation should be written by someone who can speak to your professional strengths and weaknesses and past success and accomplishments. Ideal recommenders would be a past/current supervisor or professor. Letters can be sent digitally or a hard copy can be mailed. Mailed letters should be addressed as follows: 

Attn: Admissions
One Bear Place #98013
Waco, TX  76798-8013

• Transcripts
  • Transcripts are required only from degree-granting institutions for bachelor's degrees and higher. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the evaluation process and can be uploaded into the application by the applicant. If admitted into the program, official transcripts will need to be requested by the student. Instructions for sending official transcripts.
• Exam Scores
  • Our Full-Time MBA is GMAT/GRE test-optional for all applicants. While a GMAT or GRE score is not required to apply, applicants are able to self-report a current score with their application should they desire to do so.
  • Applicants for our Pre-Clinical Track are required to submit either an MCAT, DAT or GRE score to be considered for admission. The PCT is designed for students who expect to matriculate into advanced clinical degree programs (MD, DDS, DPT, etc.) upon completing the MBA program and those advance degree programs require either an MCAT, DAT or GRE score. Therefore, the MBA program views these scores as effective indicators of applicants overall competitiveness for applying to their respective advanced clinical degree options.
  • Electing to omit an exam score will not preclude applicants from being eligible for scholarships.
  • For those who choose to report an exam score, unofficial scores are acceptable for the admissions evaluation process and can be self-reported in the application. If admitted into the program, official scores will need to be sent for any unofficial scores included in the application.
  • The Benefits of Submitting an Optional GMAT or GRE Exam Score: Learn why electing to submit an optional GMAT or GRE score could make you a more competitive applicant.
  • Preparing for the GMAT and GRE Exam: To give yourself every opportunity to score well on either the GMAT or GRE, visit our exam prep webpage for exam information, tips and resources to best prepare for the GMAT or GRE.
• Application Fee
  • There is no application fee for the MBA program.
• International Applicant Requirements
  • Be sure to visit Baylor Graduate School's website to learn more about the additional documentation required for international applicants.
  • Information about English Proficiency Examination requirements.
  • Once accepted, international applicants can contact Baylor's Center for Global Engagement for assistance and resources to help guide them through the process of preparing to be an international student at Baylor.

The video above is of an info session designed to answer the most common questions asked by our international applicants. There is information about the admissions requirements and process, tuition and financial aid, employment opportunities, career services, STEM degree options, and more.

Step 3: Schedule an Interview

Once you submit your application along with all required supporting documents, you can schedule an admissions interview.

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Detailed Checklist

For a detailed list of the application materials and overall process, please download our Application Checklist. 

Application Checklist

 

Updated Sept. 28, 2023