USC Marshall MBA Deadlines 2024-2025
The USC MBA deadlines at the Marshall School of Business for the 2024-2025 admissions season are below.
| Round | Application Deadline | Admissions Decision By |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 1, 2024 | December 15, 2024 |
| Round 2 | January 10, 2025 | April 18, 2025 |
| Round 3 | April 15, 2024 | June 15, 2025 |
Required Materials
Applicants must possess a four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited institution.
The completed online application must include copies of all academic transcripts, GMAT or GRE scores (waiver available), responses to essay questions, and a professional resume (typically one page). USC Marshall does not request an application fee. USC Marshall does not require nor accept letters of recommendation. Unofficial transcripts and test score reports are accepted for the admissions process and official copies are required upon acceptance offers. 
Non-native English speakers are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores to demonstrate English proficiency.
How Does USC Marshall Conduct Interviews?
Following the USC MBA deadlines, favored applicants may be invited to interview by invitation only. Admissions generally prefer a member of the admissions committee interviews candidates on campus, however, remote interview options are available.
MBA Applywire
I am a deferred MBA applicant with a strong international background, having studied and worked across India, the UK, and the USA. Currently, I am completing a full-time Co-op at Master Electronics, where I focus on business analytics, strategy, and supply chain optimization. Additionally, I have completed three internships in strategy consulting, supply chain, and business intelligence, which have helped me develop a strong foundation in data-driven decision-making, global supply chains, and strategic problem-solving.
Academically, I hold a 3.60 GPA and a 327 GRE score (164V, 163Q, 5.0 AWA). Beyond academics, I have demonstrated leadership and teamwork through winning 11 intramural soccer trophies at Arizona State University. A defining moment of resilience in my journey was recovering from a trimalleolar ankle fracture, during which I successfully managed my internship, academics, and physiotherapy without falling behind.
My global business interests are reflected in projects such as the Nestlé class project, where I explored strategic solutions for market expansion, and the Vibrant Smile Joint Venture project, a simulated strategy project in my MGT 459 class, where my team and I developed a market entry strategy for an electric toothbrush company. These experiences have further fueled my passion for strategy, consulting, and business transformation.
Post-MBA, I am looking to work in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or analytics-driven leadership roles, ideally in the USA, Europe (France/Spain), or UAE. I am drawn to an MBA for its ability to sharpen my strategic thinking, leadership skills, and global career opportunities. Given my background, I would love feedback on how to best position my profile for top Deferred MBA programs like Kellogg, Wharton, Darden, Haas, and Yale.
- Econ undergrad @ a T20 MBA School
- 4 years military experience @ application
- Three Different roles in the military, ranked top 5% in all three
- Family business is pharma (mid-cap) would like to pursue IB/Consulting or Pharma LDP
- LT goal: Pharma PE family office
Retiring military officer, coming from operations and strategic planner roles. Previous led teams of 80+ people, and looking to grow into a leadership role in a large company in the Pacific Northwest. Undergraduate in Arabic Language and Culture from lesser known school, and a Masters in Theology from Seminary (3.8 GPA in both programs). Will be a practice GRE and GMAT to see which is a better fit.
Questions I am considering:
Will it be better to go to an M7 program or a local MBA program if I want to find a position in Seattle?
Will the GRE or GMAT be a better fit for my application?
Should I be looking into EMBA programs instead, based on the average age of MBA programs?
Should a maintain a federal job while attending a hybrid MBA or EMBA program?
MBA LiveWire
Accepted with $20k scholarship
Email with link to zoom to inform. Further detail to come tomorrow.
Received call at 8:00pm ET. So excited!!