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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I'm a GCC national at MBB in the region. Mostly worked on large-scale government projects, and hoping to continue in government after graduation (also a woman, not sure if that makes a difference but I see fewer women from my country applying to MBAs).
322 GRE (162V 160Q)
3.0 GPA from US T30 school (this one is painful but I had a strong upward trend after switching majors)
5 years experience (boutique + currently MBB)
Hey everyone,
I’d really appreciate an honest profile review and advice on how to best position myself over the next 4–5 years before applying to MBA programs (targeting M7 / T15, ideally with strong scholarship outcomes).
Background:
• 23M, URM (Latino, immigrant background)
• Graduated December 2025 from a non-target state school (Honors College)
• Major: Finance
• GPA: \~3.7–3.8
Work Experience:
Incoming: Management Rotation Program (Audit track) at a large U.S. financial institution (starting mid-2026)
• Rotational program with exposure to risk, capital markets, and enterprise functions
Current: Financial Analyst (Controls / Risk) at a large global tech company (co-op + full-time transition before MRP) not FAANG but similar
Prior internships:
A) 6 months internship Internal Audit – Housing Finance / Mortgage-related institution (Fannie/freddie)
B) 1 year internship and 1 year contract Risk & Compliance – Fixed Income / Debt Issuance organization (~$800B issuance exposure)
Exposure to MBS, capital markets, and financial risk frameworks
C) Summer experience for a regulatory agency (Pcaob, SEC, GAO)
Leadership & Extracurriculars:
• Director of Data Analytics – professional Latino association (2-5K members)
• Committee Member – State CPA Society (content + events)
Certifications / Plans:
Sitting for CFA Level I (May) → plan to complete CFA within ~3–4 years
Planning to complete CPA (150 credits + exams) within ~4–5 years
Short-Term Goal (pre-MBA):
Move from audit → capital markets / risk / transaction-related roles internally
Potentially pivot into roles closer to banking, valuation, or strategy
Long-Term Goal (post-MBA):
Investment Banking (M&A / Capital Markets) or potentially strategy consulting as backup
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Questions:
1. How competitive is this profile today for M7 / T15 (assuming a strong GMAT, targeting 740+)?
2. What matters more in my case over the next few years:
• Internal mobility into capital markets–related roles?
• External jump (e.g., consulting, transaction advisory)?
3. Will CPA + CFA actually help for MBA admissions + IB recruiting, or is that overkill?
4. How can I best differentiate coming from a non-target + audit background?
5. What would you prioritize if you were me for the next 4–5 years?
I am a European 28-years-old engineer (automotive and oil&gas background) preparing my MBA applications. GMAT Focus 695 (97th percentile), IELTS 8/9, ~3 years of work experience.
4.1 GPA from a T10 university in STEM planning on doing entrepreneurship post college during the deferred years.