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Hi All, I am planning to apply to USC in Round 1. I noticed that its website says that TOEFL score is required else they need University Transcripts stating "English was the medium of instruction". I am curious about the 2nd option which requires this statement on University Transcripts. Please can anyone share their experience.. Has anyone tried to do this in the past and faced any challenges. If that is the case, I will prefer to not explore this option and just give the TOEFL.

I have applied at 7 seven universities so far, I have not had submit toefl at any one. I haven’t taken the toefl. So you should be fine

Hello SS4U , Thanks for writing in. The second option does not pose any challenges; several applicants go through it in a very smooth manner. Thanks.

Hello Everyone! Just a quick check - does the full time MBA application not require employment history? there is no place to mention the same, Or am I missing something herew?

Anyone cannot access to the application portal?

anybody here applying with a dutch Bachelors degree taught in English? - it appears that the website has conflicting information about requirements for a TOEFL / IELTS. While the admissions page says you don’t need one if your degree was taught entirely in English, the country specific pages say it is required. and so does the standardized test page. any insights ?

Hi everyone, any idea about the department code for sending TOEFL scores to Marshall for a full time MBA? I just did a 99, because I couldn’t see any in the list for business school. Also is it fine if the school receives the official GMAT scores like a day or two after the deadline?

Hey! It is so nice seeing this group so active. In case anyone need any help with GMAT Prep, Essays or with some personal questions feel free to dm me. I can understand that this journey can be frustrating but hang in there it Is totally worth it. All the best.

I had written to the adcom. They said that if you have a degree in English (entirely taught in English), you don’t need a IELTS / TOEFL. However, you must submit written evidence from the university about degree being taught in English and that they typically see this noted on the transcript. In my case my diploma or transcript did not note it, so i reached out to my university and they provided a "completion statement" that noted this on a university letterhead.

what did you guys add in the conferences attended section?

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Round	Application Due	Decisions by
Round 1	Oct 15, 2023	Dec 31, 2023
Round 2	Jan 5, 2024	Mar 31, 2024
Round 3	Mar 1, 2024	May 15, 2024
Round 4	Apr 15, 2024	June 15, 2024
Round 5	Applications submitted after April 15, 2024	Decisions on a space available basis