FAQ

Applications will be considered during three different rounds throughout the year. Application deadlines can be found on the Application Information page. To be considered for a specific round, all application requirements must be completed before the round deadline.

All application requirements can be found on the Application Information page.

All applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree and submit the results of a standardized test (see our website for more information on testing requirements). Applicants must have a minimum of seven years of post-undergraduate, full-time work experience (candidates with fewer years of work experience may be considered if they have demonstrated significant leadership experience through their employment or other experiences).

There is no minimum EA, GMAT, or GRE score required to apply to Yale SOM. We will consider your scores in the context of your whole application. 

Yes, we require one of these standardized tests as part of a complete application. There are no waivers for this requirement.

The Executive Assessment is specifically designed to evaluate the business school readiness of seasoned professionals. The assessment focuses on skills that are critical both at work and in an Executive MBA program: higher order reasoning, critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving. Because it was designed specifically for experienced professionals, it requires modest preparation, takes only 90 minutes to complete, and includes flexible rescheduling options. The test is administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), creators of the GMAT® exam. Learn more about the Executive Assessment by visiting gmac.com/ea.

No. You can submit an application prior to taking the exam; however, your application will not be considered complete without a valid test score. We will review your application with your unofficial scores, updating them as they are reported to us.

We encourage applicants to schedule ample time to prepare for the exam; the format does take some time to adjust to and timing during the exam is very important.

Have your official score report(s) sent directly to the Yale School of Management.

You can request EA score reports from www.gmac.com/ea(select Yale School of Management).

You can request GMAT score reports from www.mba.com(use code 3TJ-BX-75). You can request GRE score reports from  www.ets.org/gre (use code 5624).

Interviews are not required to submit an application. Once we have received an application, it will be reviewed, and successful candidates will move to the interview stage of the admissions process.

Your supervisor must agree in writing to support you by providing the time to attend scheduled classes and sufficient scheduling flexibility to complete required coursework. You do not need to demonstrate financial support from your employer. If you are self-employed, you may submit yourself as your own employer. You must provide the name of your supervisor upon submission of your application, but the employer approval form is not sent to your employer until candidates are  invited and sign up to interview.

Ideally, at least one of the recommenders should be in a position to assess your performance in your most recent role. You are required to provide two recommendations, and professional recommendations are preferred. To ensure the objectivity and independence of your recommendations, the written product must be entirely your recommenders’ work.  Although you may discuss the process with them, you may not have any involvement in their drafting or submission.

No, the TOEFL  is not required of non-native English speaking applicants to the MBA for Executives. All applicants must take the Executive Assessment (EA), GMAT, or GRE.

No, not completing the optional video questions will not hurt your application. The video questions are for you to tell us more about your background, your experiences, and yourself in your own voice. There are no wrong answers, and while you are encouraged to complete them, there is no penalty for not doing so.

Both programs offer the same MBA degree but are delivered in different formats. You can learn more about the differences here.

Due to the nature of the program, the MBA for Executives is appropriate for those looking to accelerate their career in their current field. If you are looking for a career transition, the full-time program may be more fitting. You are welcome to conduct a resume pre-assessment to determine your fit for the program.

We do offer a pre-assessment to determine if you meet our requirements for the program. You can fill out the form on our website.

We do require that students are in full-time employment during the program. Students apply learning to their professional environments throughout the program and contribute real-time industry knowledge to class discussions.

To apply to Yale SOM, an applicant must have a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the international equivalent. International applicants with a three-year degree from an accredited institution may apply.