MAM FAQ

To apply to the MAM program, applicants must either be enrolled or have graduated within about five years with an MBA degree from a top business school, including those in the Global Network for Advanced Management.

We will be accepting applications from MBA students and alumni from business schools outside of the Global Network for Advanced Management during rounds 2, 3, and 4 of admissions.

Applicants must complete the online application form, provide transcripts from every college or university attended, submit one professional recommendation and one support letter from their MBA school, complete video questions, essay questions, provide an official GMAT or GRE score, and pay the application fee.

The standard application fee is $95 USD. The application fee cannot be waived.

Yes, applicants must submit an official GMAT or GRE score as part of the application. Applications will not be reviewed without a GMAT or GRE score. We are unable to waive this requirement under any circumstances. There is no minimum score required to apply to the Yale SOM MAM program, and applicants must submit their official score report before the application round deadline in which you are applying in. Please send your official scores from the testing agency of your exam. You may send your official score reports at any time directly to the Yale School of Management Master of Advanced Management. You can request GMAT score reports through www.mba.com (use code 3TJ-BX-39) and GRE scores through www.ets.org (use code 0818). NOTE: Yale SOM has multiple GMAT and GRE codes. Be sure to send your scores to the codes above, which correspond to the Yale SOM Master's in Advanced Management program.

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

You do not need to submit official, paper transcripts or the corresponding degree certification to apply. We allow applicants to upload scanned transcripts and degree certificates. If you are currently taking classes at your MBA school, we ask that you please submit your most recent official grades.

If you are admitted, you will need to submit official transcripts and the corresponding degree certificates to enroll. The degree certificate must indicate the type of degree conferred, the institution/location from which you received the degree, and the date of degree confirmation. Please note that if your transcript indicates this information, there is no need to provide us with an additional degree certificate.

The application requires two recommendations, one professional recommendation, ideally from your most recent supervisor, and one from your MBA school indicating you are a good ambassador of your school, curricular and extracurricular activities you participated in. Please only submit two letters of recommendation. Please select recommenders who know you well and can speak to your strengths. Do not choose recommenders simply because they are in high-level executive positions at your company. Letters of recommendation must be submitted by the application deadline. If you are an entrepreneur or can’t locate your former supervisor, a client, supplier or co-worker can provide the recommendation for you.

Yes, all applicants who are offered admission will have had an interview. Interviews are granted by invitation of the Admissions Committee, and conducted over Zoom.

No, the TOEFL, PTE Academic, or IELTS exam is not required for international applicants.

Yes, non-English transcripts should be translated into English. If your institution does not provide an English translation with the transcript, 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 within the last two years, you do not need to submit transcripts or recommendations, but you can and should resubmit test scores (GMAT or GRE) if your scores have improved. You are required to submit a new application, new essays, pay the application fee, and complete the video questions. Although it is not required, you may want to submit new recommendations if they would provide insight into your candidacy since your last application.

If you applied more than two years ago, you will need to submit an entirely new application and provide all required materials.

No, there is no GPA requirement. We look at all applications holistically and a GPA is only one component of a completed application.

Candidates should apply when they feel they can submit their best application. If you are rushing to finish your application by the Round 1 deadline and feel you can use extra time, apply in Round 2 instead. There is no difference in chances of being admitted in Round 1 versus Rounds 2, 3, and 4.

Please note, Round 1 will be exclusively reserved for applicants from Global Network for Advanced Management schools. Rounds 2, 3, and 4 will be open to applicants from GNAM partner schools as well as other business schools.

Applicants can provide updates on their application status page by submitting a form with additional information. Candidates can provide a new test score, new grades, work changes, and any other relevant updates.

Once you submit you application online, you will be able to check your online status by signing in with your email address and password. You will then be able to see which materials our office received and which are still awaiting. It can take up to a week to receive your official test scores.

Invitations to interview are sent via email through the round in which you apply. The Admissions Committee will extend invitations within four weeks of your applications submission. The timing of your interview invitation has no bearing on the outcome of your application.

Applicants will receive their decision by close of business (5:00 p.m. ET) on the decision date. For a list of this year’s application and decision dates, please visit the Admissions page.

All applicants are automatically considered for a merit scholarship. There is no need to take any additional steps during the application process to be considered. When you receive your admissions decision, you will also receive notification of any merit scholarships you received. We do not give full merit scholarships. For those awarded with a merit scholarship, the amount usually ranges from $10,000 to half tuition.

If after being admitted into the program you still have a financial gap, you will have access to the need aware scholarship form to be considered for need aware scholarship. Your final scholarship amount (merit and need) will be communicated to admitted students before the enrollment deadline to allow an informed decision.

There is no academic preparation needed for the interview. The interview is used to get to know you further as a candidate as you have a conversation with a member of our Admissions team.

The MAM program is a 9 month (August - May), full-time, in-residence program on Yale's campus in New Haven, CT. The program has one intake in mid-August and is not offered virtually.

Yes, orientation is mandatory for all incoming students. Orientation takes place a few weeks before classes begin. No exceptions can be made and there is no online option, so please be sure to make necessary arrangements with any current jobs, programs, etc.

We can assess your eligibility for the program prior to submitting an application. Once a decision has been made on an application, that decision is final and it cannot be appealed. Given the high volume of applications we receive each year, we are unable to provide individual feedback on applications.

Given our limited availability, we’re happy to offer tours to those who have submitted an application. If you would like to explore campus more broadly, you can sign up for a tour through the Yale Visitor Center here: https://visitorcenter.yale.edu/tours. You are also more than welcome to visit SOM on your own or reach out to us at advanced.management@yale.edu to see if we may be able to accommodate a visit based on availability.

Only in very limited circumstances. Candidates should apply in the year they plan to attend the MAM. If unforeseen circumstances arise, admitted candidates can request a one-year deferral. The request will be reviewed by a committee, and a decision will be made on a case-by-case basis. A non-refundable deferral deposit is required.

Yale’s Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) provides English language support, local community connections, and a multitude of daily events for international students and their families. For more information, visit the OISS website.

Both options are available. Once you are admitted, we will provide additional resources and information about local housing options. You can find more about housing on the Yale Housing website.

No, there are many Yale transportation and public transportation options in the New Haven area, so a car is not required.