Admissions
Next application deadline:
January 5
*By 11:59 p.m. ET
With rolling admissions, we review applications as soon as we receive them. Apply early to potentially receive your decision ahead of the round's deadline. We look forward to reviewing your candidacy!
Admission details:
- No GMAT/GRE score required
- Merit-based scholarships available
- Streamlined application requirements
- Receive your decision by March 31*
Fall Application Deadlines
*by 11:59 p.m. ET
| Round | Application Window | Deadline* | Decision By* |
|---|---|---|---|
Round 1 | September 1–October 15 | October 15 | December 15 |
Round 2 | October 16–January 5 | January 5 | March 31 |
Round 3 | January 6–February 15 | February 15 | April 20 |
Round 4 | February 16–March 31 | March 31 | May 15 |
Round 5 | April 1–May 1 | May 1 | June 15 |
Application Checklist
- Online application form
View online application here.
- Résumé and work history
We require a business formatted résumé (not a CV) and recommend it be no longer than two pages. Focus on quantifying your accomplishments and be sure to keep the formatting clean and easy to read.
- One required essay (250–500 words)
When you are preparing your response, make sure you fully answer the question and stay within the word count.
- College transcripts
School-issued official transcripts, scanned and uploaded for each college attended. Please provide all transcripts—both from undergraduate and graduate school (if applicable).
- Standardized test scores
GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment (Optional):
Simon Business School offers the option to apply without submitting a GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment score. We encourage you to review our standardized test score guidance as you determine what best supports your candidacy.TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test (International Applicants)* :
International applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency for admission consideration and visa issuance through one of the following exams: TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, or Duolingo English Test.Recommended minimum scores:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0 (no band below 6.5)
Duolingo: 125Official test results must be submitted as part of your application: TOEFL & IELTS: Upload your official score report with your application (school codes available here).
Duolingo: Enter your scores on the Test Score screen and request that your certified results be sent to Simon.
These scores are recommendations, not absolute cutoffs, and are reviewed as part of a holistic application process.- $90 application fee*
Simon waives the application fee for active-duty military members and veterans and other eligible Full-Time MS applicants.
View online application here.
*Waiver available.
Scholarships made easy.
More than 90% of our incoming MS students receive merit-based scholarship support. Our Admissions Committee determines scholarship awards when reviewing your MS program application, so there’s no need for an additional application to be considered for scholarships. We’ve also partnered with institutions across the US to create opportunities for students to pursue graduate business education.
An MS to position you for MBA success.
Did you know Simon MS graduates can apply for admission to the Simon MBA? If admitted, a significant portion of prior MS credits will transfer, which means you’ll complete the MBA program in approximately half the time. MS graduates have three options to complete the Simon MBA:
Learn more about Simon's MS to MBA options »
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