Washington Foster MBA Deadlines 2025-2026
The University of Washington Foster School of Business MBA deadlines for the 2025-2026 admissions season are below.
Washington Foster is conducting its MBA application process in three rounds. Applicants should note that materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm PDT. International applicants must apply by Round 2.
| Rounds | Application Deadline | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 1, 2025 | By December 19, 2025 |
| Round 2 | January 6, 2026 | By March 27, 2026 |
| Round 3 | March 24, 2026 | By May 15, 2026 |
Required Materials
The application is expected to go live July 1. Applicants must include GMAT or GRE scores (waiver available), copies of academic transcripts from a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university or the equivalent, essay question responses, a resume, two professional letters of recommendation, video interview, proof of English language skills, and the application fee of $85.
When Does Washington Foster Issue Invitations to Interview?
All applicants will be asked to submit a video interview, and will receive an email 3-5 business days after their relative application deadline with instructions on recording the video interview. They will then have about one week to complete this piece of the application.
Live interviews are mandatory for admission and are offered by invitation only. Invitations may be extended as late as the admissions decision date. The timing of an interview invitation has no bearing on admission.
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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.