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How can I request the MIT Sloan MBA Program brochure?
Please fill out our information request form to receive a brochure, or download the MBA viewbook.
Do I need to mail in copies of my transcripts?
You are not required to mail in copies of your transcripts. You should, however, have official copies of your transcripts so that you may report the information on the transcripts on the self-reported transcript form. Official transcripts are required if an applicant is invited to interview. For more information, visit Application Instructions.
Do you have recommendation forms?
The MIT Sloan MBA Admissions process offers online submission of recommendations. For more information, please visit Application Instructions.
Should my recommendation be from work or from a professor?
The most useful recommendations are those from individuals who are able to speak with certainty about your professional and/or academic achievements and potential. It is important, for those who are currently employed, that at least one of your evaluators be someone in a position to judge your professional performance.
May I submit an additional recommendation?
Applicants to the MBA Program should submit no more than two recommendations. Leaders for Global Operations applicants are required to submit three recommendations, one of which can speak to the applicant’s technical ability.
What is the MIT Sloan School code for the GMAT?
The MIT Sloan School code for the GMAT is X5X-QS-41.
Is there a minimum GMAT score required?
No, MIT Sloan does not require a minimum GMAT score.
What is your average GMAT?
The average GMAT score for this year's entering class is 700, the median is 710, and the middle 80% range is 640-760.
How long are GMAT scores valid?
GMAT scores are valid for five years.
What is the last date on which I can take the GMAT?
The GMAT can be taken up to the last day of the application deadline. The GMAT must be taken before the online application form is submitted and must be self-reported on that electronic application. No submissions will be allowed without a GMAT or GRE score reported.
I recently took my GMAT and will not receive the AWA score for another four weeks. Can I submit my application without the AWA score?
Yes, you may submit the electronic application without reporting the AWA score.
Do you average GMAT scores if I’ve taken the test more than once?
No. If you have taken the GMAT more than once, you should use
the highest of the scores. We will consider the test score that you have
indicated on your application to be your highest score.
Can you confirm receipt of my GMAT score?
No, we cannot confirm receipt of your GMAT score. Please check with ETS to confirm that you have designated the MIT Sloan School (Code: X5X-QS-41) to receive your scores.
Where can I get more information on the GMAT?
You may visit the MBA.com for more information on the GMAT, including sample questions and information on registration.
Am I required to take the TOEFL?
No. The verbal sections of the GMAT or GRE will be used to evaluate your English language ability. Applicants who do take the
TOEFL may report their scores to help demonstrate their English language ability, but it is not required.
How many people applied last year? How many were admitted?
Of the over 4,100 applications received last year for the MBA and Leaders for Global Operations, over 500 were admitted and 393 matriculated.
Are some parts of the application weighted more than others?
No single characteristic in the application is more important than any other. An area of weakness — for example, a low score on the test — may be successfully offset by strengths in other areas.
Does MIT Sloan have rolling admissions? Are there advantages to applying early?
MIT Sloan does not have rolling admissions. Applications are received in two rounds.
Applicants should apply when they have completed the application. There is a competitive disadvantage to applying after the final deadline, as the decision process is well underway and the class is being chosen.
What are the general criteria and desired qualifications for admission?
General Criteria
We look for students whose personal characteristics suggest that they will make the most of the opportunities at MIT, both in academic and non-academic areas. We also seek those whose presence will enhance the experience of other students. Therefore, we value characteristics such as motivation, involvement, interpersonal skills, communication skills, leadership, analytical skills, and tolerance of uncertainty.
Desired Qualifications
The Admissions Committee looks for excellence—applicants with high academic potential and achievement, and strong motivation and leadership potential. High academic potential and achievement are normally reflected in high test scores, excellent academic records, and recommendations that go beyond the usual polite endorsement. Ability to achieve is usually shown in relevant experience, your essays, and recommendations.
Do I need work experience to apply?
No. While work experience is not a requirement for admission,
some experience is helpful to get the most out of the MIT Sloan experience.
People who already have a framework against which to apply their education
and to understand workplace issues generally are able to get more out of the
program and contribute to classroom discussions.
Is there any academic preparation required prior to applying/enrolling? Do I need an undergraduate degree in business to apply?
The MIT Sloan School welcomes applications from college graduates from all areas of concentration — the humanities, the social sciences, the physical sciences, and engineering. Before enrolling, an accepted applicant may be required to take a course in microeconomics, calculus or financial accounting.
I already have an MBA. Am I eligible to apply?
Candidates with previous MBA degrees are eligible to apply. These candidates should, however, detail the reasons for their pursuit of a second MBA degree in the application.
I have a three-year bachelor's degree from outside of the U.S. Am I eligible to apply?
Yes. Candidates with three-year bachelor degrees from outside of the U.S. may apply.
Can you tell me my chances given my background?
It is unlikely that an admissions committee member would be able to assess your chances for admission without first seeing a completed application.
Is there a preferred type of job before business school?
No. There are as many routes to business school as there are students. If you follow your abilities and aspirations, you will be headed in the right direction.
What is the policy for visiting the MIT Sloan School?
You are always welcome to visit the School. The best time to come is when we offer the Ambassadors Program. Please read our Visiting MIT Sloan section for information on visiting the School.
How do I get to the MIT Sloan School? Where should I stay?
Directions to MIT Sloan
Hotels and accommodations
What is the interview policy?
We will selectively interview individuals who submit an application to the MIT Sloan School. These interviews will be by invitation and at our initiative only; not all applicants will be interviewed.
Can I contact alumni/ae in my area? Can I contact current students?
The MIT Sloan MBA Program does not give out the names or contact information of current students or alumni/ae to prospective applicants. Prospective students can attend a class with a current student as part of our Ambassadors Program. Also, candidates will have a chance to meet and ask questions with MIT Sloan alumni/ae at our MIT Sloan-on-the-Road events.
What are the first steps in the financial aid application process?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required of all U.S. citizens and permanent residents who wish to apply for federal student loans. To expedite processing federal loan applications, we recommend that you complete the FAFSA as early as you can.
The FAFSA School Code for MIT is 002178.
Please visit the U.S. Department of Education homepage for more information on the FAFSA, or write to:
FAFSA Information Center
P.O. Box 84
Washington, DC 20044
800 433-3243
All other aspects of the financial aid application process do not begin until students have been formally admitted into the program.
What types of financial aid are available from MIT?
Financial aid for MIT Sloan MBA students is primarily in the form of loans under two government programs, through MIT, or through an alternative loan source.
Visit our Tuition and Financial Aid page for more information.
What is the tuition and cost breakdown?
The 2009-2010 tuition for incoming students is $48,650. Additional costs for housing, food, medical insurance, books, and personal expenses can be approximately $28,574 for a single student but may vary significantly depending on lifestyle and other personal considerations.
What resources are available outside MIT?
Opportunities for funding exist outside MIT and MIT Sloan. Potential students should begin researching other sources of financial aid beyond MIT as early as possible.
What financial aid do LGO students receive?
LGO industry partners provide generous fellowships to each LGO student.
What subjects/areas of study are offered at MIT Sloan?
A list of courses offered at the MIT Sloan School is available on the MIT Web pages. You should also visit our Curriculum pages for a description of our curriculum.
What are the degree requirements for the MIT Sloan MBA Program?
All degree candidates enrolled in the MBA Program complete a required core curriculum in addition to 144 units of electives. Students may take up to two non-MIT Sloan graduate level MIT or Harvard subjects approved by the MIT Sloan School while enrolled in the program towards completion of degree requirements (there is no credit limit to these two subjects). Most MIT Sloan School subjects range from 3 to 12 units based on an approximation of weekly class hours, lab or thesis units, and outside preparation time. During the second year, students have the option of writing a thesis.
MIT Sloan requires students to maintain residence for four consecutive semesters.
What degree do MIT Sloan MBA Program graduates receive? What is the difference between the MBA degree and the Master of Science in Management?
Upon completion of degree requirements, candidates receive either a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree or Master of Science (SM) in Management. Only students who complete a thesis may elect to receive the Master of Science in Management. The thesis is optional for MBA degree candidates.
What is the teaching style for professors at MIT Sloan?
MIT Sloan faculty employ a variety of teaching methods, including
lecture, case study, team projects, writings, problem sets, presentations,
company visits, guest speakers, and other theoretical and applied teaching
methods. The teaching method used in a class is the choice of the
individual professor and is chosen to best facilitate learning for that
subject matter.
What is the average class size?
Core classes have approximately 60 students (except the communications class, which averages 30 students). These subjects typically have small discussion sections in which you have the opportunity to discuss conceptual issues and work on problem sets. Elective subjects typically have 25 to 60 students (although a few number as high as 90), and seminars may have even fewer students.
Do you accept transfer students?
The MIT Sloan MBA Program does not accept any transfer credits.
Can I waive management subjects? Can I transfer credits from previous MIT Sloan coursework?
No subjects may be waived. Students who have completed previous graduate-level elective coursework at MIT Sloan can petition the MBA Program Office for credit for elective subjects.
Is there a part-time program? Is there a program starting in January?
No, MIT Sloan does not offer any part-time or spring-entry programs.
What is the Leaders for Global Operations (LGO)?
LGO is a two-year, dual-degree program in which students receive an MBA or SM in Management and an SM in one of eight engineering departments. The program is a partnership between MIT and more than 25 global manufacturing companies. LGO students are part of and participate fully in the MIT Sloan MBA Program. The program, which starts in June each year, includes a 6.5-month internship at a partner company and a generous financial aid package. Please visit the LGO Web site for more information.
Are there other joint degree programs?
MIT Sloan does not offer joint admissions with any other programs; it is the candidate’s responsibility to apply to other programs separately, and to design a dual-degree program that will satisfy degree requirements at both programs.
Does MIT Sloan offer a Ph.D. Program? Does MIT Sloan offer programs for executives?
Yes, MIT Sloan offers both a PhD Program and a series of
degree and non-degree programs for executives.
How many students attend the MIT Sloan MBA Program?
MIT Sloan has approximately 375 MBA students per class (including approximately 50 LGO students) for a total of about 750 students.
What student clubs exist at MIT Sloan? What if I want to start a new club?
Each year there are about 70 student organizations and clubs at MIT Sloan. The clubs sponsor events, invite and host speakers, and conduct forums. There are also intramural sports teams which compete within the MIT intramural system, as well as against other MBA programs in the northeast and nationally. If there is an area that interests you, but is not represented through a student organization, we encourage you to start one.
Where do most MIT Sloan students live?
Most MIT Sloan students choose to live off campus. The MIT Off-Campus Housing Office is an excellent resource for locating possibilities. Affordable housing can be found close to the campus and near the public transportation system.
On-campus housing is also available. Demand exceeds supply, so a lottery system is used to allocate both the single student and married student housing units.
How many offers did members of the most recent graduating class receive, what jobs did they accept, and what were their salaries for the first year?
You can find this information on our employment statistics page.
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