MBA Admission

The Application Process

Prospective graduate students are required to submit the following documents as part of their application package:

• A formal application through the college’s online application system.
• An official transcript indicating completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution with a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Two letters of recommendation sent directly from the reviewer to Olivet College’s Office of Admission discussing the applicant’s ability, talent, and aptitude for graduate study.
• A personal essay discussing the applicant’s commitment to professional growth and development through the graduate program and discussing the applicant’s ability, talent, and aptitude for graduate study.

Waiver of GMAT or GRE

Applicants may request a waiver of the GMAT or GRE requirement if he or she qualifies either academically or professionally by meeting either of the following two conditions:

• Applicant has a minimum of two years of post-baccalaureate professional experience or US military experience; or
• Applicant has earned professional designations such as CPCU®, CPA®, CFA®.
• Academic waivers may be granted in cases where courses in undergraduate business or other graduate programs have been completed.

The GMAT is suggested and may be used to strengthen the applicant’s profile. A GMAT waiver is an option for highly qualified individuals.

To be considered for a GMAT waiver, candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• Document at least three years of relevant professional experience that shows increased responsibilities over that period.
• A transcript showing undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher from a regionally accredited college or university in any major.
• Document having earned a master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited program.

Meeting the criteria to waive the GMAT does not guarantee admission to the M.B.A. program.