Bentley University

• Transcript evaluation from a NACES-accredited agency (degrees from outside the U.S.)Required

  Additional requirement for international applicants: a transcript evaluation from a NACES-accredited agency. The FAQ says it must be a course-by-course evaluation showing grades and degree equivalencies, and can be requested within the BusinessCAS application. Bentley recommends The Evaluation Company, which offers a discount to Bentley graduate applicants.

• EssayRequired

  The application checklist lists 'Essay'. The FAQ says Bentley alumni applying through the Alumni/Employee application 'will be waived from completing one of two required essays'. No prompt or length limit is published on the public pages.

• ResumeRequired

  Must be current with dates of employment, job duties and internships.

• Statement of Purpose (optional)Optional

  Listed on the application checklist as 'Statement of Purpose (optional)'. No prompt or length is published.

• Transcripts: undergraduate and graduateRequired

  Unofficial transcripts with dates and final grades are accepted for the admission review; once accepted and deposited, the final official transcript must be sent directly to the Graduate Admission Office from the prior institution before the semester starts.

• Letter of recommendationLetters (number not stated) · recommended, not required

  The application checklist for applicants without a Bentley degree lists 'Letter of Recommendation' without a count or recommender type; the Bentley Community checklist lists it as optional, and the FAQ says alumni using the Alumni/Employee application are not required to submit letters of recommendation.

  The application checklist for applicants without a Bentley degree lists 'Letter of Recommendation' (singular, no count stated). Letters are optional on the Bentley Community (alumni/employee) checklist.

• GMAT or GMAT Focus Edition, GRE, Executive Assessment or GMATOptional

  GMAT or GMAT Focus Edition (optional; or GRE or Executive Assessment): Checklist: 'GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, GRE or Executive Assessment test scores (optional)'. FAQ recommended score for STEM-designated MS programs: GMAT 600+. Applicants without a score must show their aptitude through other parts of the application; some may be asked to interview. MS Business Analytics GMAT code: 84V-P6-04.

  GRE (optional; or GMAT or Executive Assessment): Checklist: 'GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, GRE or Executive Assessment test scores (optional)'. FAQ recommended score for STEM-designated MS programs: GRE 157 per section (Executive Assessment 10+ per section, minimum 12 in Quant). Bentley's GRE code is 3096.

• Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE or TOEFL iBTIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishRequired — waiver possible

  Duolingo English Test: Score listed in the FAQ's English Language Test table: 130 (the table doesn't say whether it is a minimum or a recommended score). The application checklist asks for TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores.

  IELTS Academic: Score listed in the FAQ's English Language Test table: 7.0 (the table doesn't say whether it is a minimum or a recommended score). The application checklist asks for TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores.

  PTE (listed in the FAQ only): The FAQ's English Language Test table lists "Peterson's PTE" with 61 (not labelled minimum or recommended). The application checklist on the deadlines page names only TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo.

  TOEFL iBT: Score listed in the FAQ's English Language Test table: 100 (the table doesn't say whether it is a minimum or a recommended score). The application checklist asks for TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores. Bentley's TOEFL code is 3096.

  Waiver / exemption: FAQ: you may be able to waive the requirement if you are a citizen of a pre-approved English-speaking nation or completed a Bachelor's, Master's, or higher degree in which all instruction was in English (documentation of English instruction required). Checklist: may be waived if English was the main language of instruction, with supporting documentation.

  Waiver / exemption: FAQ: you may be able to waive the requirement if you are a citizen of a pre-approved English-speaking nation or completed a Bachelor's, Master's, or higher degree in which all instruction was in English (documentation of English instruction required).

• Interview (at the admission committee's request)If invited

  The admission committee may request an interview for candidates applying to any program. The FAQ adds that applicants without a test score may be required to complete an admission interview. A required evaluative interview is named only for the Full-Time MBA and MSHFID.

Who can apply

• Completed bachelor's degree before matriculationRequired

  FAQ: a completed Bachelor's degree is required for all incoming graduate students prior to matriculation. For a 3-year degree from India, Bentley considers the international transcript evaluation and any supplemental coursework to decide whether it is equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's degree.