MAM FAQ

To be eligible for the Master of Advanced Management (MAM) program, applicants must be currently enrolled in or have graduated within approximately the past five years from an MBA program at a leading business school, including those within the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM). Applicants from MBA programs outside the Global Network are welcome to apply during Rounds 2, 3, and 4 of the admissions cycle. A complete application includes:

• An online application
• Transcripts from every college or university attended
• One professional letter of recommendation
• One letter of support from your MBA institution
• Responses to video and essay questions
• Official GMAT or GRE scores
• A non-refundable $95 USD application fee

We encourage applicants to review the admissions timeline and application requirements carefully to ensure all materials are submitted by the appropriate deadline.

The application fee for the Master of Advanced Management (MAM) program is $95 USD. The fee is non-refundable and is required to submit your application. Please note that application fee waivers are not available for this program.

Yes. All applicants to the Master of Advanced Management (MAM) program are required to submit an official GMAT or GRE score as part of their application. Applications will not be reviewed without a valid test score, and this requirement cannot be waived under any circumstances. There is no minimum GMAT or GRE score required for admission. Additionally, Yale SOM does not publish an average GMAT or GRE score for MAM applicants or admitted students. Instead, applications are reviewed holistically, with standardized test scores considered alongside your academic background, professional experience, leadership potential, essays, recommendations, and other application materials. Official score reports must be received from the testing agency by the application deadline for the round in which you are applying. You may send your scores at any time before the deadline. Please use the following codes when submitting your official scores:

• GMAT: Request score reports through www.mba.com using code 3TJ-BX-39
• GRE: Request score reports through www.ets.org using code 0818

Please note that Yale SOM uses different GMAT and GRE codes for its various degree programs. Be sure to use the codes listed above, which correspond specifically to the Master of Advanced Management (MAM) program.

We encourage applicants to send their official scores as early as possible to ensure they are received by the application deadline.

We do not calculate an average GMAT or GRE score for our applicants. There is no minimum score required to apply to Yale SOM.

No. You do not need to submit official, paper transcripts or degree certificates at the time of application. Applicants may upload scanned copies of their transcripts and degree certificates as part of their application. If you are currently enrolled in an MBA program, please submit your most recent available grades or transcript. 

If you are admitted and choose to enroll, you will be required to submit official transcripts and degree documentation. The degree certificate must include the type of degree awarded, the institution and location where the degree was conferred, and the date the degree was confirmed. If your transcript includes this information, you do not need to submit a separate degree certificate.

The application requires two letters of recommendation:

• One professional recommendation, ideally from your most recent supervisor or someone who has directly managed and worked closely with you. This recommender should be able to speak to your professional accomplishments, leadership potential, work style, and strengths.
• One recommendation from your MBA school, highlighting your contributions as a member of the school community, including your academic engagement, extracurricular involvement, and ability to represent your school as an ambassador.

Please submit only two letters of recommendation. The Admissions Committee values recommendations from individuals who know you well and can provide specific examples of your skills, accomplishments, and character. We encourage you to select recommenders based on the depth of their knowledge of you rather than their job title or seniority. 

If you are an entrepreneur, or if you are unable to obtain a recommendation from a former supervisor, a client, supplier, or colleague who can speak meaningfully about your professional experience may provide your professional recommendation.

All recommendation letters must be submitted by the application deadline, directly from the recommender's professional email address.

Interviews are conducted by invitation only and are part of the admissions process for selected applicants. All applicants who are admitted to Yale SOM will have completed an interview prior to receiving an admission offer. Interviews are conducted virtually via Zoom and are coordinated by the Admissions Committee.

Yes. If your transcript is not issued in English, you must submit an English translation along with the original transcript. If your institution does not provide an English translation, you should obtain a notarized English translation.

The MAM program is designed for early to mid-career professionals. Documented work experience will only strengthen your application. The average age of an MAM student is 32 years old.

If you have applied to the MAM program within the past two years, you will need to submit a new application, including new essays, the application fee, and video questions. You do not need to resubmit transcripts or letters of recommendation, though you may choose to provide updated materials if they add meaningful context to your candidacy. For example, you may submit new recommendations if they provide additional insight into your professional growth or achievements since your previous application.

You should resubmit GMAT or GRE scores if your scores have improved or if you would like to provide updated test results as part of your application.

If you applied more than two years ago, you will need to complete the application process as a new applicant and submit all required application materials.

No. There is no minimum GPA requirement for admission to the MAM program. The Admissions Committee reviews applications holistically and considers all aspects of an applicant’s background, including academic performance, professional experience, essays, recommendations, and overall potential for success in the program.

While GPA is one component of the application, there is no single factor that determines an admission decision.

You should apply in the round when you are able to submit your strongest application. If you would benefit from additional time to strengthen your application materials, we encourage you to apply in a later round rather than rushing to meet an earlier deadline. 

The Admissions Committee evaluates applications consistently across all rounds, and there are spots and scholarship funding available in all rounds, so there is no admissions advantage to applying in Round 1 versus Rounds 2, 3, or 4. Please note that Round 1 is reserved exclusively for applicants from Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM) member schools.

Applicants who earned or are completing a Master of Business Administration degree at a GNAM partner school may apply in any admissions round. Applicants from all other business schools are eligible to apply in Rounds 2, 3, and 4.

After submitting your application, you may provide updates through your application status page by completing the Application Update Form. You are welcome to share new test scores, updated transcripts or grades, changes to your employment or professional experience, recent accomplishments, or any other information that strengthens or supplements your application. 

All submitted updates will be added to your application file for the Admissions Committee's review. Please note that you will not receive a confirmation email after submitting the Application Update Form. However, you can be confident that we have received your update(s) and they have been added to your application for consideration.

After you submit your application, you can check its status at any time by signing in to your application status page using the email address and password associated with your application. The status page will show which application materials have been received by our office and which items, if any, are still pending.

Please note that it may take up to one week for official GMAT or GRE scores to appear as received in your application. If you recently submitted test scores, we recommend allowing several business days for processing before contacting the Admissions Office.

Interview invitations are sent by email on a rolling basis throughout the application round in which you apply. The Admissions Committee typically extends interview invitations within four weeks of your application submission.

Please note that the timing of your interview invitation has no bearing on the outcome of your application. Whether you receive an invitation earlier or later in the process is not an indication of your likelihood of admission.

Applicants who submit a complete application by the deadline for their chosen round will receive an admissions decision by 5:00 p.m. ET on the published decision date for that round.

For the complete schedule of application deadlines and decision release dates, please visit the Admissions page. Decisions are released through your application status page, and you will also receive an email notifying you when your decision is available.

All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships as part of the admissions review process. There is no separate scholarship application or additional steps required to be considered.

When you receive your admissions decision, your merit scholarship award, if you have received one, will be included in your decision letter. While we do not offer full-tuition merit scholarships, merit awards typically range from $10,000 to up to half of tuition.

If you are admitted and still have a demonstrated financial need after receiving your merit award, you will be invited to complete a need-aware scholarship form for additional consideration. Final scholarship decisions, including both merit- and need-based funding, will be communicated before the enrollment deposit deadline so that you have the information needed to make an informed enrollment decision.

There is no academic preparation required for the interview. The interview is an opportunity for the Admissions Committee to get to know you beyond your written application through a conversation with a member of the Admissions team.

We encourage you to reflect on your academic and professional experiences, your interest in the program, and your future goals. The best preparation is to be ready to discuss your experiences thoughtfully and authentically. There are no technical or case-based questions, and the interview is not intended to assess your academic knowledge.

The Master of Advanced Management (MAM) program is a nine-month, full-time, in-residence master's program held on Yale's campus in New Haven, Connecticut. The program begins with a single intake each year in mid-August and concludes in May.

Because the MAM program is designed to provide an immersive, on-campus experience, it is not offered in a part-time, online, or hybrid format. Students are expected to be in residence for the duration of the program.

Yes. Orientation is mandatory for all incoming students and takes place during the weeks leading up to the start of classes. 

Because Orientation is an essential part of beginning the program, no exceptions or waivers can be granted, and there is no virtual attendance option. Admitted students should plan accordingly and make any necessary arrangements with their employer, academic institution, or other commitments to ensure they can participate in the full Orientation program.

We are happy to answer questions about the program, admissions process, and eligibility requirements before you submit an application. However, we are unable to provide individual feedback on an applicant’s candidacy, application materials, or admissions decision.

We encourage prospective applicants to carefully review the program’s admissions requirements and submit an application that highlights their academic background, professional experiences, goals, and interest in the program. Once an admissions decision has been made, the decision is considered final and cannot be appealed.

Yes. Prospective students are welcome to visit Yale School of Management. Please email us to request a visit and we’ll follow up with available options.

We also recommend taking the Yale University campus tour during your trip. You can sign up here: https://visitorcenter.yale.edu/tours. 

The MAM program grants deferrals only in very limited circumstances. Applicants should apply for the program in the year in which they intend to enroll.

If unforeseen circumstances arise after admission, admitted students may request a one-year deferral. All deferral requests are reviewed by a committee and considered on a case-by-case basis. If a deferral is approved, a non-refundable deferral deposit is required to secure the student’s place in the following year’s class.

Yale offers a wide range of resources to support international students both academically and personally. The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) provides guidance on immigration and visa matters, orientation programming, English language support, cultural adjustment resources, and opportunities to connect with the Yale and New Haven communities.

OISS also hosts events, workshops, and programs throughout the year for international students and their families, helping students build community and make the most of their experience at Yale.

For more information about the services and resources available, please visit the Office of International Students and Scholars OISS website.

MAM students may choose to live in either on-campus housing or off-campus apartments, depending on their preferences and availability. However, there is limited on-campus housing, and most SOM students live in private apartments near campus. 

After you are admitted, you will receive additional information and resources to help you explore housing options and prepare for your move to New Haven. You can also learn more about available accommodations by visiting the Yale Housing website. On-campus housing applications generally open in April, and you will need to be enrolled in order to apply. Therefore, it is advantageous to apply in Round 1 or Round 2 if you are considering on-campus housing.

No. A car is not required to live in New Haven. Yale offers a variety of transportation services, including campus shuttles, and New Haven has public transportation options that make it easy to travel around the city and surrounding areas.

Many students choose to walk, bike, or use Yale and public transit throughout the academic year, making it convenient to get to campus, housing, shopping, and local attractions without owning a vehicle.