CMU Tepper MBA Deadlines 2025-2026
The CMU Tepper MBA deadlines for the 2025-2026 admissions season are as follows.
Tepper notes that all applications must be submitted be 11:59 PM Eastern Time (U.S.). The application will be live in August. International applicants must apply by Round 3.
| Rounds | Application Deadline | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 30, 2025 | December 3, 2025 |
| Round 2 | January 8, 2026 | March 3, 2026 |
| Round 3 | March 3, 2026 | April 29, 2026 |
| Round 4 | May 5, 2026 | June 3, 2026 |
These deadlines apply to the full-time MBA program and Online Hybrid MBA. The Online Hybrid MBA has an additional deadline round of June 9, 2026.
Required Materials
Applicants must submit the online application form with a current resume, career goals video response, response to an essay question, one professional recommendation, unofficial transcripts of all academic work, and GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment scores (waiver available). Once admitted, candidates will be required to submit official transcripts and test scores. The application fee is $200.
Non-native English speakers must provide an official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test score, unless they hold a degree from an institution where the language of instruction is English. International students are required to verify financial resources equal to the total cost of tuition and living expenses for the duration of the program. A Graduate Student Financial Statement and an Affidavit of Support if sponsored by an employer or other third party will be required for the visa application process.
When Does CMU Tepper Issue Invitations to Interview?
Interviews are by invitation only and are required. Notifications to applicants begin within one week of the application deadline. However, applicants may receive an invitation any time prior to the decision notification date. The admissions committee prefers an on-campus interview if possible, but applicants can arrange a Skype interview.
The CMU Tepper admissions team conducts behavioral interviews. The technique is used to review a candidate’s specific experiences and behaviors. Candidates are encouraged to sign up for an application workshop in the fall.
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Chemical Engineering Bachelors and Masters (3.44 and 3.88 respectively)
Currently mentoring entry level engineers as well.
Worried about transition from a more engineering field to consulting and how the masters impacts admission odds
Background:
24F, Indian
GPA - 7.5 from a Tier 1 Indian college
Participated in CBSE Swimming nationals, and won medals in relay
Took part in badminton clusters
Was part of the prefectorial body in which we welcomed delegates from all around the world
Took part in a NASA program wherein we visited the Johnson Space Centre in Houston
College:
Not good GPA but can defend it
Part of college badminton team and won many laureates
Got bronze in an inter-collegiate tournament as the women’s badminton team captain. And created history as this wasn’t achieved before by any woman’s badminton team
Was the sportswoman of the year for my college
Was part of the incubation center management team of the college. Was part of the strategic relations team (where we almost got Steve Wozniak to deliver a speech) and was the event management team lead
Work Experience:
3yrs Software eng/ quant experience in a top investment bank (front office and back office Eng roles)
Got a promotion
Lead a 2months intern project
What are my chances for the above colleges for a MBA and can I expect any scholarship?
Should I retake the test? Planning to apply in R1
Two-time founder (marketing agency during undergrad, then a fintech post-graduation), ex-Kearney consulting, currently on the founding team of a boutique financial consulting firm. Based in Pakistan, 29. Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. Undergrad from LUMS (top business school in Pakistan) with a 2.91 GPA, which I know is my main weakness.
Targeting HBS, Stanford, and MIT Sloan for R1. I'm aware these are reaches given my GPA. GRE is in progress, currently retaking to push into the 315 to 320 range with a strong quant score to offset the academic profile.
Post-MBA goal is to scale into senior operating or founder roles in fintech and financial services, building on my consulting and startup background.
GMAT/GRE waiver, realistically what are my chances? I have 4 major exercises and 1 deployment. The reason for the waiver is time constraints as I am currently deployed.
I'm a dentist from India exploring international MBA programs and would appreciate some advice from people who have either gone through a similar transition or have experience with MBA admissions and outcomes.
My long-term goal is to move into the healthcare/healthtech ecosystem, potentially in areas such as healthcare consulting, product management, healthcare strategy, or healthtech startups. I am particularly interested in leveraging my clinical background rather than moving into a completely unrelated field.
I'm currently evaluating MBA programs in Europe and Asia (Singapore, Japan, HongKong)
For context, I have a GMAT Focus score of 575 with 4 years of work ex within the clinical and corporate side of the healthcare sector