University of Rochester

The 2027 application's checklist lists 'One required essay (700-word limit)'. The question itself is inside the application.

A business formatted résumé (not a CV), recommended to be no longer than two pages. Include employment, academic, and extracurricular history; applicants without full-time work experience should include internships.

School-issued official transcripts, scanned and uploaded for each college attended — all transcripts, both undergraduate and graduate (if applicable). Include proof of degree conferral (e.g., degree listed on transcript, diploma, or graduation certificate) and the grading scale. Screenshots and online academic records are not accepted. Transcripts not in English need a certified English translation; upload both. Do not send official documents when applying; they are requested after an offer is accepted.

Admissions FAQ, 'Do you accept letters of recommendation?': 'No, we do not accept letters of recommendation.'

GMAT (optional; or GRE): Optional: 'Simon Business School offers the option to apply without submitting a GMAT or GRE score.' You choose on the Test Score Requirements page of the application. If you choose not to submit a score, you won't have the chance to provide one unless you are invited to interview or added to the wait list. Simon recommends submitting a score that falls within or above the class profile's middle 80% range, and taking the GMAT or GRE to demonstrate quantitative capabilities if you have limited exposure to math or business courses. Upload the GMAT 'Official Test Taker Copy' or GRE 'Test Taker Score Report'; official results are needed only if admitted or if scores will expire before the program starts. GMAT code for the Full-Time MS in Business Analytics: WX9-8R-77. Accepted: GMAT Exam (Focus Edition) and GMAT Exam (10th Edition); scores from a single test date (a Superscore may be added).

GRE (optional; or GMAT): Optional: 'Simon Business School offers the option to apply without submitting a GMAT or GRE score.' You choose on the Test Score Requirements page of the application. If you choose not to submit a score, you won't have the chance to provide one unless you are invited to interview or added to the wait list. Simon recommends submitting a score that falls within or above the class profile's middle 80% range, and taking the GMAT or GRE to demonstrate quantitative capabilities if you have limited exposure to math or business courses. Upload the GMAT 'Official Test Taker Copy' or GRE 'Test Taker Score Report'; official results are needed only if admitted or if scores will expire before the program starts. GRE code (all programs): 2972. GRE scores are valid five years from the test date.

Duolingo English Test: Simon accepts the Duolingo English Test in addition to the TOEFL and IELTS exams. No code: enter your scores on the Test Score screen and send your certified results to Simon before submitting. No minimum score is published; scores expire two years from the test date.

IELTS: Accepted: IELTS (IELTS Academic named on the admissions page) and IELTS Indicator. Upload the Test Report Form (screenshots not accepted); choose 'University of Rochester - Simon Business School' during the exam. Scores from a single test date (One Skill Retake may be added). No minimum score is published; scores expire two years from the test date.

TOEFL iBT: One of TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test is required for all international applicants whose native language is not English (also required for visa issuance). Accepted: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, TOEFL Essentials. Upload the official score report with the application; TOEFL code 7260. Scores from a single test date (MyBest may be added). Tests taken after January 21, 2026 are scored out of 6. No minimum score is published; scores expire two years from the test date.

Waiver / exemption: Waived for applicants who, prior to matriculation at Simon, attended 3 or more academic years (at least 6 semesters/9 quarters/9 trimesters, not including summers) of post-secondary education taught solely in English and received a bachelor's or master's degree from a college or university where English was the language of instruction. If you qualify and do not plan to submit a score, indicate this in the international section of the application and upload supporting documentation stating your request to waive the requirement and your reason(s) for qualifying.

Not listed: Simon Business School accepts the TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo English Test.

One required essay (700-word limit)

The program's actual essay question is inside the application.

The school's public admissions page lists 'One required essay (400–700 words)', without a year.