Full-time MBA Admissions

We welcome applicants with accredited four-year bachelor's degrees from all academic backgrounds. While the MBA core courses move at a fast pace, they do not assume previous business coursework.

Transcripts from your undergraduate and any graduate enrollment must be provided. You may upload scanned copies of official transcripts to your online application for initial review, but an official admission invitation will not be extended until official transcripts have been received and processed by Georgia Tech Graduate Education. 

Students who have at least two to three years of post-graduate, full-time work experience before starting the Full-time MBA program will have more success in the admission process, classroom, and internship and job placement. The average student enrolled in our Full-time MBA program has approximately five years of post-graduate work experience.

Applicants will be required to submit an up-to-date resume. Your post-graduate work experience and other leadership or community experiences you choose to highlight will be considered in the application review process.

Undergraduate students in the U.S. are encouraged to consider our MBA Early Admission for Undergraduates deferred acceptance program.

There are three required essays and one optional essay on the "MBA" section of the application that will appear when you select our program.  

• Why an MBA and why Georgia Tech? (Required)

  Describe how your experiences, both professional and personal, have led you to the decision to pursue an MBA at Georgia Tech. 2,000 character maximum (including spaces).

• Professional aspirations (Required)

  What are your short-term career goals after you complete your MBA? 2,000 character maximum (including spaces).

• Ten facts (Required)

  List 10 facts about yourself that will help your future classmates get to know you. 2,000 character maximum (including spaces).
  

• Optional essay

  The admissions committee believes that the required essays address issues that help us learn about you and understand your candidacy for the MBA program; however, you may provide us with any additional information pertinent to your admission that has not been previously covered in the rest of the application. Feel free to discuss any unique aspects of your candidacy or any perceived weaknesses. 2,000 character maximum (including spaces).

We accept GMAT, GMAT Focus, and GRE scores as part of the admissions process. Official GMAT or GRE scores are valid for five years, and we review your highest overall score. Refer to the admissions deadlines to plan your test dates. 

The Full-time MBA program offers a test-optional admissions path for applicants who do not have test scores or do not wish to disclose test scores in the application process. 

Review the Test-Optional FAQs

Use the following codes to submit scores directly to Georgia Tech: 

• GMAT: Institute code for the Full-time MBA program is HWK-54-37

• GRE: Institute code is 5248

We typically receive your official scores in about a week. Visit the official GMAT and GRE websites for more information on scheduling and preparing for your exam.

Two professional letters of recommendation are required with the application. The Full-time MBA online application includes the option to add up to three recommenders, however, only two recommendations are expected for the MBA application. The admissions committee requests one of your recommendations come from your current or former manager.

As soon as you send a recommendation request within the online application, an email will be sent directly to the recommender. The email will include instructions on how to complete the online letter of recommendation. To ensure receipt of the email, please inform each recommender prior to submitting the recommendation requests.

The Full-time MBA program also accepts the Common Letter of Recommendation (LOR) posted on the GMAC website. When your recommenders receive the email asking for their recommendation, they can upload the Common LOR as part of the recommendation.

An application fee must be paid online. The application fee is $95 for domestic applicants and $105 for international applicants.

Georgia Tech Institute Application Fee Waivers are available for:

• U.S. Veterans and Military Service Members
• U.S. first-generation college students
• MLT (Management Leadership for Tomorrow) Prep participants
• Forte MBA Launch members or Forte Forum attendees
• Prospanica Conference attendees
• Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Conference or fair attendees
• Women in Technology (WIT) members
• National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) members or conference attendees

Review the full checklist for more information about Institute Application Fee Waiver Request.

Department Waivers from the MBA Program Office may be available for other event attendees. Contact mba@scheller.gatech.edu to request more information about Department Waivers.

Admission interviews are by invitation only. If you are selected for an interview, an admissions representative will contact you to schedule.

Interviews give you a chance to discuss your potential contributions to the classroom and emphasize your interest in the MBA program. They also provide an opportunity for you to get a better feel for the MBA program and how it may help you achieve your goals. We listen to your career aspirations and have a very open dialogue with you about reaching your goals through our program.

Full-time MBA applicants may interview with both admissions and career services staff member and a current MBA student. Interviews may be virtual or in-person.

Submitting a complete application by one of the round deadlines guarantees that you will receive an admission decision via email by the decision date for that round.