UCLA Application Insider: Top FAQs from Applicants – Part 1
This blog post is part of our weekly “Application Insider” blog post series that provides insider information, tips, and advice about applying to the UCLA Anderson MBA program.
APPLICATION INSIDER TOPIC:
TOP FAQs FROM APPLICANTS – PART 1
We have compiled the top Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) we have received from prospective applicants via e-mail, phone calls, and in person. We hope the tips below help you on your MBA information gathering and your application journey. This week we’ll be sharing the first top 5 FAQs and please check back next week for the next 5 FAQs.
Q1. What events are available at UCLA Anderson for prospective students interested in learning more about the MBA program and where can I sign up for them?
A1. UCLA Anderson offers group information sessions, school tours, class visits, coffee chats, lunch chats, and webinars as opportunities for prospective students to get to know us. To sign up, you can visit our Events calendar to register for a day that works for your schedule. Please note that some of these events have capacity limits.
Q2. How do I get in touch with current students and alumni?
A2. You can reach out to our current students through our Connect with a Student interest form. Here, you can select your specific career interests and get linked up to current students pursuing similar career goals. To connect with our alumni, we recommend that you visit the Alumni network to get connected to alums regionally. LinkedIn is also a great place to find some worthwhile connections!
Q3. Do I need to submit my official transcripts and/or official test (GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, IELTS) scores when I apply to UCLA Anderson?
A3. No, you do not need to submit your official transcript documents or official test scores when applying. With your application you upload scanned unofficial copies of your transcripts and documents, and self-reported test scores are perfectly sufficient for the admissions committee to evaluate. If invited for an interview, you will be asked to provide hard copies of your transcripts and official test scores (more specific details will be provided).
Q4. Do I need to take the TOEFL/IELTS?
A4. We require all international applicants to provide TOEFL or IELTS scores (with exception of those educated in Australia, Barbados, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom), regardless of the language of instruction during your undergraduate studies. This is a requirement from UCLA Graduate Division, which is the authority that oversees all graduate admissions.
Q5. Do you offer a GMAT/GRE waiver?
A5. We do not offer GMAT/GRE waivers for any reason. All applicants must submit either GMAT or GRE scores and we recommend you take the test you feel most comfortable with, as there is currently no preference for either exam in the admissions review process.
Make sure to check back next week for the next “Application Insider” blog post on TOP APPLICANT FAQs – PART 2 with an additional 5 FAQs!
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