Notre Dame / Mendoza MBA Deadlines 2025-2026
The Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business is conducting its full-time two-year MBA admissions process across five rounds this admissions season. The Notre Dame MBA deadlines are as follows.
| Rounds | Application Deadline | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | September 4, 2025 | October 17, 2025 |
| Round 1 | October 14, 2025 | December 12, 2025 |
| Round 2 | January 8, 2026 | March 13, 2026 |
| Round 3 | March 16, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| Round 4 | May 6, 2026 | Rolling |
Applying in the Early Action round automatically qualifies you for an interview and is non-binding. International candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by January 8th to allow time for visa paperwork and processing.
Application Requirements
Applicants to the program must submit academic transcripts from all previous undergraduate or graduate education. Unofficial copies are accepted for the application process, official copies are required for admission. Applicants must submit official score reports for the GMAT or GRE (waiver available), two recommendations, and responses to essay questions. Candidates must produce a slide presentation of no more than 4 slides and a statement of purpose describing short-term professional goals. After submitting the application, candidates will also be sent a video assessment.
International students must submit official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE score reports to demonstrate English proficiency. The application fee is $175.
How do Candidates get Interviewed at Mendoza?
Early Action candidates are guaranteed an interview, conducted from August to September on a first-come, first-serve basis. For subsequent rounds, interviews are by invitation only.
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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.