Q: What credentials should I submit to complete my application?
A: Please do not submit paper credentials to our office, all required application credentials can be uploaded or self reported in the online application. Score reports (GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS) can be submitted to us directly, but all other credentials should be submitted via the online application system.
Q: May I defer my admission to the following year?
A: The Freeman School does not defer admission decisions; however, we keep all application credentials on file for two years. Simply request a Reactivation Form and supply an updated resume and the Admissions Committee will review your application for admission.
Q: Do you offer conditional admission to the programs?
A: The Freeman School does not offer conditional admissions under any circumstances. Applicants must submit all required application credentials in order to be reviewed for an admission decision.
Q: Does the Freeman School accept transfer credits?
A: We do not accept transfer credits from any other institution. When we promote our programs to employment recruiters, we want to ensure that all Freeman graduate business students have acquired certain financial fundamentals and skill sets.
Q: When do students matriculate each year?
A: The MFIN begins in early July with an intensive summer session. The MRISK begins each spring, with an on-line prerequisite class in December, with campus classes beginning in January in New Orleans.
Q: Can I apply if I haven't taken the GMAT/TOEFL yet?
A: You may start your application at anytime; however, the Admissions Committee will not review an application until all required credentials have been submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office. Please note, the Committee will review applications with unofficial copies of transcripts and test scores; however, if admitted, all official credentials should be submitted prior to enrollment in the program.
Q: Does the Admissions Committee require specific courses or majors as prerequisites?
A: These programs do not require any specific course prerequisites; however, the Admissions Committee will look for demonstrable quantitative skills. Typical candidates have business, economic, engineering or computer science academic backgrounds or have taken coursework in finance, statistics, economics, accounting, engineering, or some other quantitatively oriented field.
Q: Is there a minimum GPA or GMAT score required for admission?
A: The Freeman School does not have a minimum GMAT or GPA. Successful applicants to this program possess exceptional quantitative skills (3.0+) and have strong GMAT scores (650+).
Q: If my GMAT or GPA is below the average, should I still apply?
A: The Admission Committee reviews applications holistically. Therefore, a below average GMAT or GPA is not an automatic disqualification to apply. However, the ranges are useful indicators of admissible standards.
Q: If I take the GMAT more than once, will the Admissions Committee average the scores or take the highest one?
A: The Admissions Committee utilizes the highest score for review.
Q: Can my GRE score replace the GMAT requirement?
A: The GMAT is specifically designed to measure an applicant’s future success in graduate business courses. Applicants in joint programs, or specific studies that require the GRE may petition the admissions committee to use the GRE in place of the GMAT.
Q: What is the GMAT institution code for these programs?
A: The MFIN/MRISK GMAT reporting code is XVC-SG-55.
Q: Do you require post graduate work experience in order to apply to these programs?
A: No post graduate work experience is necessary; however, internship/limited professional experience in a finance related area is a plus.
Q: May I submit more than two recommendations?
A: The Freeman School requires two letters of recommendation; however, additional letters may be submitted. Additional letters should be pertinent to the applicant’s academic and/or professional qualifications.
Q: Who should I choose to write my recommendation letters?
A: References should be limited to those people who can speak to your skills and abilities in an academic or professional setting. References from friends or relatives will not carry the same weight. Applicants should choose professors who can speak to the applicant’s skills and abilities in quantitative or finance related coursework specifically. A supervisor from a finance related internship would also be a good choice for a recommendation.
Q: What is Freeman’s policy on interviews?
A: After a preliminary review of a complete application, the Committee may request an interview of select applicants.
Q: What can I expect during the interview?
A: Applicants can expect to talk about themselves, their career experiences and aspirations, their undergraduate record, their leadership and group activities, and their motivation for pursuing a graduate degree at the Freeman School. Due to the geographic diversity of the Freeman applicant pool, the majority of interviews are conducted by telephone. This is also an opportunity for you to ask the school representative questions about their program.
Q: Do you offer fellowships for these programs?
A: The Freeman School selects a minimum number of domestic MFIN students to receive a partial fellowship or assistantship. Fellowships are not available for international applicants to the MFIN program. There are no fellowship opportunities available for the MRISK program.
International Applicants
Q: Are there additional requirements for international applicants?
MFIN and MRISK applicants are required to submit an Affidavit of Support in order for their application to be reviewed. The TOEFL/IELTS is required for all international students unless English was the primary language of instruction throughout your undergraduate education. Please contact an Admissions Counselor for more details.
Q: What is the TOEFL institution code for the Freeman School at Tulane?
A: The TOEFL institution code is 6832-02.
Q: If I take the TOEFL or IELTS more than once, will the Admissions Committee average the scores or take the highest one?
A: The Admissions Committee utilizes the highest score for review.
Q: Is there a minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL or IELTS exam?
A: Yes, the minimum TOEFL scores are 600 (paper based), 250 (computer based), and 100 (internet based). The minimum IELTS score is 7.
Q. I have a distance learning or online degree. Does this satisfy the educational requirements?
A: We do not accept online or distance learning degrees. International applicants must complete a traditional four year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university prior to the program start date.
Q. I have a three-year degree from an accredited University in India. Does this satisfy the educational requirements?
A: The National Association for Foreign Student Affairs recommends that in addition to the BCom or a three-year degree, an applicant should complete a one-year Bachelor's Degree, an MA, MCom (two years) or MBA to qualify for admission to graduate school. Chartered Accountancy is acceptable with a BCom as long as the final (third) exam is complete.
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