| What are the most important factors in admission? Will my application be considered if I don't have an undergraduate accounting or business degree? Is there a separate application for the School of Accountancy? Is an interview required as part of the application? Is work experience a requirement of the program? Whom should I ask to write the letters of recommendation? Is there a separate form for the letter of recommendation? Do letters of recommendation have to be in sealed envelopes? Is there a required format for the resume? Can I use unofficial GMAT or TOEFL scores to apply to the MACC program? How do I register for the GMAT, TOEFL or TSE? Are there ways to prepare for the GMAT and TOEFL? What is the minimum score required for the GMAT and TOEFL? What is considered a competitive score on the GMAT or TOEFL? What is considered a competitive grade point average? International Applicants: Be sure to see the section titled "International Applicants." What are the most important factors in admission?
We use a portfolio approach to evaluating each application. The GPA and GMAT are heavily weighted, as are the letters of recommendation, your personal statement, and any practical work experience. Preference is given to those with accounting or business backgrounds.
[top] Will my application be considered if I don’t have an undergraduate accounting or business degree?
You may still be admitted even if your undergraduate degree is not in accounting or business. However, we do give preference in admission first to applicants with degrees in accounting and business, particularly graduates of the School's own programs. Non-business candidates with at least two years of full-time work experience may want to consider the MBA/MACC dual degree program. In just two years, you earn both a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy . Please refer to the W. P. Carey MBA for more details.
[top] Is there a separate application for the School of Accountancy?
No; you must file an application to the ASU Division of Graduate Studies via the web (http://www.asu.edu/gradapp) and also submit a "candidate-managed" application packet (see Application Process for complete details) . Both your online application and candidate-managed application packet must be received by March 1.
[top] Whom should I ask to write the letters of recommendation?
Current or former instructors or employers may send letters of recommendation.
[top] Is there a separate form for the letter of recommendation?
No, there is no specific form for the letter of recommendation. The format is open.
[top] Do letters of recommendation have to be in sealed envelopes?
Yes, letters of recommendation need to be in a sealed envelope and included in your candidate managed application packet.
[top] Is there a required format for the resume?
No, there is no specific format for the resume. We do require that exact dates of employment be included for each job listed.
[top] Is an interview required as part of the application?
No, an interview is not required.
[top] Is work experience a requirement of the program?
No, there is no work experience requirement to enter the MACC program. However, practical accounting or business experience can help to strengthen your application.
[top] Can I use unofficial GMAT or TOEFL scores to apply to the MACC program?
You may submit unofficial scores from the GMAT or TOEFL exam to begin preliminary review of your application. An official score report will be required and should be sent directly from the testing agency to the ASU Division of Graduate Studies.
[top] How do I register for the GMAT, TOEFL or TSE?
You must register directly with the agency that administers the test. For the GMAT, call 1-800-GMAT-NOW or refer to http://www.gmat.org. For the TOEFL and TSE, refer to http://www.toefl.org.
[top] Are there ways to prepare for the GMAT and TOEFL?
Yes, there are a variety of mechanisms available for test preparation, ranging from self-study to structured classes. For a fee, ASU Testing Support Services offers a GMAT review class. Phone 480-965-6777 for more information. There are several private agencies that also offer prep classes. If you choose to prepare on your own, you’ll find a number of review books and software available at your local bookstore.
[top] What is the minimum score required for the GMAT and TOEFL?
We do not specify a minimum score for any of these tests (see below for what is considered a competitive score). Your scores in the individual sections should be reasonably consistent.
[top] What is considered a competitive score on the GMAT or TOEFL?
On the GMAT, an open-ended range starting in the upper 500's is expected for the total score, with reasonably consistent scores between the verbal and quantitative sections. In 2007, the average GMAT score of students admitted to the MACC program was 627, the average TOEFL was 270.
[top] What is considered a competitive grade point average?
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required. The average GPA of students admitted to the MACC program for fall 2007 is 3.7/4.0.
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