Maryland Smith MBA Deadlines 2025-2026
The University of Maryland (UMD) Smith School of Business has released the 2025-2026 MBA deadlines for applicants targeting the Class of 2028.
The last deadline for international applicants is Round 5. Round 3 is the scholarship priority round for international candidates. Round 4 is the scholarship priority round for domestic candidates.
| Rounds | Application deadline | Decision Released |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025 |
| Round 2 | November 1, 2025 | December 15, 2025 |
| Round 3 | December 15, 2025 | January 29, 2026 |
| Round 4 | January 15, 2026 | March 1, 2026 |
| Round 5 | March 13, 2026 | April 24, 2026 |
| Round 6 | April 30, 2026 | Within 2-4 weeks submission |
After April 30, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Required Materials
The completed online application must include copies of all academic transcripts and self-reported GMAT or GRE scores (optional). Applicants are required to submit a current professional resume, short answers, one letter of recommendation, and the $75 application fee.
International applicants must submit TOEFL, PTE or IELTS scores unless they have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree in a country where the official language is English.
How Does Maryland Smith Conduct Interviews?
Interviews are conducted by invitation only. Maryland Smith adcom members and alumni conduct the interviews. Candidates are advised to schedule their interview within a few days of receiving the invitation in order to abide by notification deadlines.
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Applying for GMAT waivers from selected schools. LoR's from current senior director and previous director who's now head of finance
Hi. I pivoted from litigation to credit research (worked with Evalueserve India, Crisil India) post my first mba. I did my mba from Symbiosis School of banking and finance in 2021. And altogteher i hold 6 years 4 months of work experience. I am targeting for 2027 fall. I hold an undergraduate degree in Law (BA.LLB (Hons)). I am looking for a change in roles/ geography.
Additional Notes:
1. MBB consultant w/3 years at the firm + one promotion
2. Took a secondment at a nonprofit focused in sustainability in countries below the equator (although have programs above too), including the one I am from (mentioned the link in essays)
3. Choosing to go to MBA for network opportunity to continue sustainability-focus, and inch closer to being ready to be in fields like impact investing (think MBB gives me general knowledge, but doesn't get me to where I want to go)
4. Will return to MBB because of sponsorship
5. Am worried about GRE; got a 158Q and 169V - so avg is around school avg, but the split is bad. Biggest worry here.
6. URM
URM with strong extracurriculars mentoring and tutoring low income students of various ages. Worked 25-40 hrs per week in undergrad which explains the lower GPA. Have led automation projects at work and should receive strong letters of rec. Goal is to pivot to management consulting at a B4/T2 in the financial services space since it matches my prior experience.
Intended R1 applicant to the listed schools. Targetting MBB post-MBA (with one eye on returning to corporate strategy)