Gabelli Graduate Admissions Deadlines and Requirements

Application Deadlines

Fall 2025 Application Deadlines and Decision Release Dates

 

Application Requirements

Program	Standardized Exam (GMAT/GRE)	Resume	Essays	Letters of Recommendation	Interview
MS Programs	Optional*	Required	One Required, One Optional	Optional – One Academic or Professional Letter of Recommendation	Required *
Full-time MBA JD-MBA			One Required, One Optional	Optional – One Professional Letter of Recommendation
Professional MBA			One Required, One Optional	One Professional Letter of Recommendation Required
Executive MBA			One Required, One Optional	One Professional Letter of Recommendation Required
Pre-MBA			One Required, One Optional	Optional – One Professional Letter of Recommendation	Not Required

 

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Additional Application Information

Important Notes

• Prospective students who apply to our priority rounds will be waived from the application fee ($130) and will have the opportunity to receive a two-week expedited admissions decision. 
• For priority consideration of merit-based scholarships, applications must be submitted by the Round 2 deadline date. Applications that are submitted after Round 2 may still be considered pending available funds.
• Applications must be submitted online and require a $140 non-refundable application fee. The application fee will be waived for applicants who apply to our Fall Priority Round and Fall Round 1 deadlines.
• International applicants who are not currently in the U.S. and will need a student visa must apply no later than our Round 2 deadline date. We encourage international applicants to apply earlier in the application cycle to facilitate visa arrangements.

Standardized Tests

Standardized tests (e.g., GMAT, GRE, EA) are a component of the application process and play an important role in the holistic evaluation process of any academic program. Standardized tests are optional for all MBA and specialized masters (MS) programs.

Applicants who do not submit a standardized test (e.g., GMAT, GRE, EA) are welcome to submit 'Other' supporting evidence to bolster the strength of their application (no more than 5). While each academic program is unique and has distinct requirements, examples of supporting evidence includes, but is not limited to, the examples below; all of which may assist the Admissions Committee in evaluating an applicant’s fit and readiness for graduate business studies.   

• Proof of prior knowledge/experience in a subject matter deemed relevant by the program to which you are applying (e.g., computer programming languages [Python, R], statistics, etc.). 
• Industry certifications such as CFA, CPA, CAP, PMP, PHR, PE, or Six Sigma. 
• Standardized exams like the MCAT or LSAT. 
• Non-degree coursework such as completed MOOC certificates (e.g., Coursera, edX), MBAMath, micro-masters/nanodegrees, or advanced certificates. 

If you choose to submit an official GMAT or GRE test score as part of your application, you will need to add your test score information under 'Standardized Test' in the Academic History section. You will also be required to send your official test scores to the Gabelli School of Business Graduate Admissions Office. 

Please review the program pages to learn more about what makes an ideal candidate for each program. 

MS Programs	MBA Programs
MS in Accounting MS in Artificial Intelligence in Business MS in Business Analytics  MS in Finance MS in Finance Online MS in Information Technology  MS in Management  MS in Management Online MS in Marketing Intelligence  MS in Media Management  MS in Quantitative Finance  MS in Strategic Marketing Communications Online MS in Taxation	Full-Time MBA  Professional MBA  Executive MBA

Standardized Testing: English language proficiency

Applicants will need to provide an English-language test score from TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test (DET), or PTE Academic if English is not their native language, unless: (1) you’ve earned an undergraduate or graduate degree at a U.S. college or university, (2) your education was completed exclusively in English in an English-speaking country; view the list of countries accepted, or (3) you received an undergraduate or graduate degree from a university in India (In some cases, we may request language proficiency test scores).

The Gabelli School of Business considers English language proficiency test scores to be valid for up to two years from the term of entrance and must be valid at the time you submit your application. 

Recommended scores:

• TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT):  100
• IELTS:  7
• PTE:  68
• DET:  120

We reserve the right to evaluate an applicant’s English based on an admission interview and an ESL test prior to the start of classes. Based on the results from either or both, English language courses may be required as part of the Gabelli School curriculum.

For more information about international admissions, please contact Gabelli School of Business graduate admissions at [email protected] or 212-636-6200.

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