Michigan State Broad MBA Deadlines 2026-2027
The Michigan State Broad MBA deadlines for the 2026-2027 admissions season are below.
Michigan State Broad is conducting its MBA application process in four rounds. International applicants need to apply by the Round 3 deadline. The Round 4 deadline is for domestic applicants only.
| Rounds | Application Deadline | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 12, 2026 | November 20, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 11, 2027 | February 17, 2027 |
| Round 3 | February 15, 2027 | March 19, 2027 |
| Round 4 | April 5, 2027 | April 30, 2027 |
The application opens August 1, 2026.
Required Materials
Applicants must submit the online application form, GMAT, GRE or EA scores (optional), copies of academic transcripts from a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, essay question responses, a resume and contact information for 1-2 recommenders. As of May 1, 2025, Broad will no longer accept at-home GRE test scores. Only scores from tests taken at an ETS testing center will be considered.
One recommender is required, but the adcom also encourages supplying a second recommender’s contact info. International applicants must provide scores from one of the following tests: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo. The adcom strongly encourages applicants to have two years of full-time work experience. The application fee is $85.
When Does Michigan State Broad Issue Invitations to Interview?
Interviews are offered by invitation only after an applicant has gone through an initial screening and completed an online application. The timing of an interview invitation has no bearing on admission. Interviews are conducted via Microsoft Teams or on campus.
MBA Applywire
I do not have a strong academic background, but I believe I have a strong professional background to offset. I have over 10 years of progressive finance experience starting as an analyst moving all the way into a Director level role with line of sight into a VP role within the next 2 years. My background consists of financial acumen and cross department engagement resulting in tangible business outcomes and deliverables. I have experience managing upwards, managing downwards with my direct reports, and managing sideways with various department directors and VPs.
- Engineer at a top Aerospace & Defense company (Blue Chip / Fortune 100 company)
- 3 years of FT experience, have had 1 promotion so far, expecting 1 more before matriculation in Fall 2028
- Will have 4.7 Yrs FT experience (+2 undergrad internships) at matriculation
- Applying R1 2027 for Fall 2028 Full Time Entry
- Mechanical Engineering BS with Aerospace Engineering Minor, GPA 3.53
- Undergraduate volunteering included leadership role for a Pediatric Cancer philanthropy that raised $XX,XXX / yr.
- Also had an undergrad internship with a Blue Chip / Fortune 100 automotive company
- Hold a Masters in Engineering Management from Washington University in St. Louis, GPA 3.94
- Masters Capstone was a consulting project sponsored by a boutique firm in NYC
- Currently in MIT Sloan's Pre-LGO Pipeline Program
- Currently prepping for GMAT Focus, I am a strong test taker and expect 95th Percentile+. First attempt will be in early Q1 2027.
- Post-MBA goal: MBB Consulting in the Aerospace & Defense or broader industrials sector. Also considering a pivot to A&D/Industrials Investment Banking. (Any/all advice on how either of these map better to my profile is appreciated!)
29, applying R1 2027 for Fall 2028 entry. GMAT Focus not yet taken; targeting ~670. 3.49 GPA, B.B.A. Finance (magna cum laude, full-tuition scholarship) from a state school.
~3 years at GS (margin lending ops to internal audit), now an Audit Manager in internal audit at TD covering Global Markets (fixed income, munis, prime services, counterparty credit risk). Lead audits as Auditor-in-Charge, manage small teams, support regulator exams. Use SQL/Alteryx in audit work. CIA in progress. Fluent in Spanish. Starting Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteering.
Goal: move from risk/controls into strategy or product roles at an established fintech (lending, brokerage, payments). Long term: run a fintech business line.
Schools: Wharton, Columbia, Yale SOM, Tuck, Stern, Fuqua, Ross/Johnson, Georgetown. Planning to use the Consortium for several. Also considering Stern part-time.
MBA LiveWire
It's not over until it's over. Super excited though!
Received the interview invite via email, very excited!