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<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\nAmong the daily developments are unprecedented changes in the MBA application process \u2013 from the ability to submit applications without exam scores (INSEAD, LBS, Wharton, Columbia) to fewer letters of recommendation (MIT Sloan Early Admissions) and extended R3 deadlines (Booth, Haas).<\/p>\n
Following is our briefing of the latest changes related to MBA admissions at the top b-schools, which we will continue to update.\u00a0Last updated 3\/27\/20.<\/em><\/p>\n We also invite you to view a recording of our live March 24 Q&A with Fortuna\u2019s Directors: <\/p>\n Chicago Booth extends deadlines for R3 & Booth Scholars Program\u00a0<\/b>(March 26) Berkeley Haas creates <\/strong>extended deadline for R3<\/strong> (March 25) Cornell Johnson will accept R3 apps without exams up until June 1 <\/strong>(March 25) UVA Darden transitions to rolling admissions, accepts undergrad exam scores <\/strong>(March 24) Candidates with completed applications are still encouraged to submit by the original R3 deadline of April 6. It\u2019s also added an additional app deadline of June 1 to its deferred admission Future Year Scholars<\/strong> <\/span>Program (this in addition to the existing April 6 and August 1 deadlines). Darden\u2019s Executive MBA program<\/strong><\/span> will accept apps through end of June.<\/p>\n Wharton extends Advanced Access Deadline <\/strong>(March 24),\u00a0allows R3 apps without exam results<\/strong> MIT Sloan Early Admissions deadline extended; interviews via Skype<\/strong> (March 24, 2020) MIT Sloan Early Admissions also accepts apps without exams, only 1 letter of recommendation<\/strong> Kellogg Future Leaders deadline moved back <\/strong>(March 24); R3 apps accepted w\/o exams According to a March 16 post<\/a>, applicants can submit to Kellogg without GMAT or GRE scores, and even proceed with a (virtual) interview and an initial review. Those able to submit a test score by May 1 will receive a decision for Round 3. If you\u2019re unable to meet this deadline, Kellogg pledges to \u201cwork with each applicant\u201d and potentially push the decision to June. Those still unable to take exams can transfer their application to next year.<\/p>\n GRE & TOEFL testing available online <\/strong>(March 23, 2020) HBS extends 2+2 deferred admissions application deadline <\/strong>(March 20) Dartmouth Tuck adds R4, suspends applicant-initiated interviews <\/strong>(March 20) Stanford GSB goes online for the quarter, cancels commencement<\/strong> event<\/strong> (March 19, 2020) INSEAD & London Business School will accept applications without exams <\/strong>(March 13) INSEAD classes moved online in Fontainebleu, interviews available online <\/strong>(March 13) Dartmouth Tuck creates a one-time round 4 application deadline<\/strong> (March 20) Columbia extends its DEP deadline to June 1, allows submission without exam results Darden scales up connectivity <\/strong>(March 20) In the meantime, view our related stories:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nNavigating Uncertainty: Your MBA in the Time of Covid-19<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nCOVID-19 Changes to MBA Admissions at the Top Schools<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nWhile Booth\u2019s original Round three deadline of April 2 remains in place (decisions on May 21), it is allowing a \u201cone-time extension\u201d and will accept R3 apps for this cycle through May 31<\/a> (decisions released on a rolling basis). It will also continue to accept test scores through an extended deadline of July 1.\u00a0The Admissions Committee has also decided to extend the Chicago Booth Scholars deadline to June 1, allowing applicants until July 1 to submit their GMAT\/GRE scores.<\/p>\n
\nHaas has opened a\u00a0Round 3 extended deadline<\/a> with a due date by May 4, 2020 (decisions released on June 4). Its R3 deadline will remain on April 2, with decisions released on May 7.\u00a0Haas has also increased in the number of\u00a0live question and answer sessions<\/a> it hosts with members of its admissions team.<\/p>\n
\nYou can submit your R3 app for the fulltime MBA to Johnson on April 8 without exam scores<\/a>, as long as you send them by June 1. (If you\u2019ve sat for exams, Johnson asks that you submit current test scores for GMAT\/GRE\/TOEFL even if you plan to retake, indicating this in the Option Essay.) If you\u2019re unable to meet the exam deadline, Johnson will move your application will move to the 2020-21 season.<\/p>\n
\nIn an expansive\u00a0message to applicants on March 24<\/a>, Darden announced that it\u2019s added flexibility on multiple fronts to support applicants to its full-time MBA program for the Class of 2022. This including rolling admissions through July 15, and consideration of expanded test credentials. It makes Darden the first top MBA program now accepting undergrad entrance exam scores \u2013\u00a0SAT, ACT or country-specific exam score \u2013 from R3 applicants who have not taken the GMAT, GRE, LSAT or MCAT exams. (Caveat being that \u201cif test centers reopen in the near future, applicants may submit a test score up until 15 July.\u201d)<\/p>\n
\nIn response to feedback, MBA Director of Admissions, Blair Mannix\u00a0announced a new Advance Access Deadline<\/a> of Wednesday, May 27. She also reiterated that\u00a0Round 3 and Advance Access applicants can hit submit without having sat for a standardized test<\/a>. \u201cWe reserve this option for anyone who had their test canceled or cannot travel to their test location due to social distancing restrictions,\u201d cites Director of Admissions, Blair Mannix.<\/p>\n
\nThe timeline for MBA Early Admission applications has just been extended, with a new deadline of June 2, 2020 at 3:00pm EST.\u00a0 Applicants invited to interview will be notified in mid-June and all interviews will be conducted via Skype.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/em>Earlier this week, Sloan Early Admissions confirmed\u00a0that applicants who are unable to take and\/or secure official test scores due to limited access to test facilities can request a temporary waiver to complete the exam. Any offer of acceptance will be conditional. (Contact: earlymbaadmissions.mitsloan@null<\/span>mit.edu<\/a>) It is also allowing Early Admissions candidates to submit just one letter of recommendation, plus two additional references (who may be contacted by the committee if they have additional questions).<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The Kellogg Future Leaders deadline moves back two months to June 3; the new decision date is July 29. In a March 24 statement<\/a>, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Kate Smith writes: \u201cGiven the closing of many testing centers, I also want to remind current Northwestern students who qualify for KFL that the GMAT\/GRE requirement is completely optional \u2014 and we mean it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nAs of today, March 23, the GRE is offering an option to take the test at home (in selected areas), proctored via video camera. View the ETS criteria or register for taking the GRE online<\/a>. TOEFL\u00ae testing is scheduled to begin on March 26, and GRE testing will begin on March 27.<\/p>\n
\nThe HBS 2+2 deadline changed to June 1, 2020<\/a> (from April 2) at noon ET for college seniors applying for deferred admission. HBS plans to release final decisions on July 28, 2020. As campus visits are suspended,\u00a0HBS is ramping up virtual tours and online events<\/a>. R2 applicants can expect to hear from HBS on March 30.<\/p>\n
\nTuck is initiating a \u201cone-time Round 4\u201d cycle<\/a> for Round 3 candidates who need more time. Now you can submit a Round 4 application on a rolling basis from April 1 to June 1, and Tuck will return decisions on a rolling basis from May 11 to July 1. As of March 20, applicant<\/p>\n
\nFollowing along its March 10 announcement to move courses online, Stanford GSB announced that courses will be taught online<\/a> for the duration of the spring quarter (ending June 10). Last Saturday, Stanford\u2019s president issued a letter to the Stanford community<\/a> detailing both COVID-19 related changes and institutional commitments. As of March 24, there are no deadline or application changes.<\/p>\n
\nGiven the closure of testing centers worldwide, both INSEAD and LBS will allow applicants to apply without a GMAT, GRE, EA or TOEFL score. This is a good faith gesture to encourage applicants to follow through with submission while implying a conditional acceptance \u2013 the expectation is that applicants will continue prep and take the exam when centers reopen. (LBS asks candidates to submit older scores if they have them.)<\/p>\n
\nINSEAD moved classes online at its primary campus in Fontainebleu starting March 16th<\/sup> (the French President called for the closure of all universities until further notice). Director of Admissions Virginie Fougea also noted that the school is offering to conduct admission interviews online.<\/p>\n
\nWhile maintaining its March 30th<\/sup> deadline for round three applicants, Tuck is creating a one-time round 4 application on a rolling basis from April 1 to June 1. The school is maintaining its March 30th<\/sup> deadline for round three applicants. Tuck has also suspended all applicant-initiated interviews for the remainder of this application cycle.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Columbia Business School (CBS) Director of MBA Admissions Michael Robinson announced the extension of its Deferred Enrollment Program (DEP) application deadline from April 10th<\/sup> until June 1st<\/sup>, and expects to be admitting more people later in the cycle this year. Applicants may now submit their online application without a test score<\/a>, or scheduled test date, but final decisions will not be rendered until standardized test scores are submitted.<\/p>\n
\nDarden’s Dean posted a video message<\/a> for prospective students, encouraging applicants to take advantage of extra time slots available through its ‘Schedule a Conversation<\/a>‘ feature. It allows candidates to schedule a conversation with a member of the admissions committee as part of measures to scale up connectivity with the school.<\/p>\n
\nFortuna Admissions will continue to provide updates on the latest developments in Coronavirus-related changes to MBA\u00a0admissions at the top business schools.<\/h3>\n
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