WashU Olin MBA Deadlines 2024-2025
The St. Louis Olin Business School of Washington University has released the 2024-2025 MBA deadlines for applicants targeting the Class of 2027.
All applications are due by 11:59PM Central Time on the deadline date.
| Rounds | Application deadline | Notification On or Before |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 5, 2024 | November 9, 2024 |
| Round 2 | November 1, 2024 | December 14, 2024 |
| Round 3* | January 5, 2025 | February 28, 2025 |
| Round 4 | March 1, 2025 | April 18, 2025 |
| Round 5** | April 15, 2025 | May 16, 2025 |
*Priority deadline for international applicants.
**Round 5 is for domestic applicants only. Then, admissions are rolling.
Required Materials
The completed online application must include unofficial copies of all academic transcripts and self- reported GMAT or GRE scores (optional), with official score reports sent directly to the university. Applicants are also required to submit a current, one-page professional resume and the essay(s). There is no application fee and, while applicants will provide contact information for one recommender, a recommendation is not required either.
Applicants may choose to submit an application without a standardized test score. The adcom notes that they will consider the following in lieu of a test score:
- They have a strong undergraduate GPA from a US institution.
- They have demonstrated quantitative skills in prior academic coursework and/or professional experience.
- They have earned an advanced or terminal degree (JD, MD, PhD or quantitative MS degree).
- They have earned a quantitatively oriented professional certificate (CPA, CFA).
- They hold (or have held) an officer’s rank in the military.
- Performance on an expired GMAT or GRE.
International applicants whose native language is not English must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. However, there are waiver conditions available based on citizenship or education.
Official transcripts and official test scores must be submitted two weeks before orientation begins.
The Interview
WashU Olin issues interview invitations. As part of the application process, applicants also complete a video interview.
MBA Applywire
I am originally from the UK (now a permanent resident) and went to community college (3.6 gpa), then transferred to a top 25 undergrad and severe health issues due to a disability causing me to get a 3.1 gpa. I then stayed there and did a master’s in finance with a 3.8 gpa. I am very passionate about giving back, especially about the homelessness epidemic. Before college I spent a year in Switzerland volunteering at homeless shelters. During college I led a campus ministry with a focus on helping the unhoused. After my experience with my disability, I started a nonprofit that has consulted with several shelters and foodbanks to help those with similar health issues as myself. I also personally raised capital to purchase and preserve an affordable multifamily property. My career has been in real estate since I graduated, but I have job hopped. My first job was 5 months, then I moved to be closer to family. My next job was for 7 months, but I quit as they were taking actions to make housing unaffordable for first time buyers. My next job was in acquisitions but I was laid off with about half the company due to the rising interest rates that affected the industry. I have been at an impact real estate private equity firm for almost 2 years in an acquisitions, development, and asset management role with a promotion. All my roles have been for REITs or PE firms. My post-mba goal is banking to better learn capital markets and long term to start an affordable real estate investment firm, perhaps in London. I would love to be a wire tap candidate, fingers crossed.
Applying for deferred programs at the mentioned schools. African woman studying Comp Sci and Math. GMAT Focus 98 %tile. Substantial community involvement and some experience at big tech working as a SWE. Thinking of consulting or product management post MBA.
Took the GMAT twice - with significant percentile increases for DI (77th to 86th) and Quant (50th to 66th) and a small dip in Verbal from (99th to 96th) same overall score of 645. Wondering whether to retake again.
Female, UK citizen.
Many extracirricular leadership roles.
MBA LiveWire
so incredibly grateful. this is the school that started my entire MBA process and I can't believe I got in!
Beyond thrilled!!!