The Fletcher School

A Graduate School of International Affairs

Application Requirements & Deadlines

All MIB Applicants should read thoroughly the Admissions section of the website before applying. The list below provides a general overview of the MIB application requirements.

Application Requirements

  • Application form
  • Application fee of $70
  • Official academic transcripts from all previously attended institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Supplemental essay
  • Supplemental MIB essay
  • Resume/CV
  • Official test score reports:
    • GMAT: required of ALL applicants
    • TOEFL/IELTS: required of international students whose native language is not English and who have not earned a university degree where English was the primary language of instruction.
  • Evaluative interview (optional)
  • Scholarship application (if applicable)

Application Deadlines

Deadlines for applicants wishing to enroll in Fall 2010 are as follows:

  • November 15, 2009: Early notification; non-binding
  • January 15, 2010: Regular deadline
  • March 1, 2010: Late deadline with limited scholarship aid

All supplemental materials including recommendations, transcripts, and test scores must arrive at the Office of Admissions by the application date to be considered on-time.