| Q: Do I have to submit
a TOEFL score if I have a degree in the U.S.? |
A: If your native language
is not English, you must submit either a TOEFL or IELTS score less than
two years old regardless of where you went to school. Required minimum
performance level on the TOEFL is 600 for the written, 250 for the computerized
version, 106 for the Internet (IBT) version, and for the IELTS, it is
7.0. Self-waiver is not an option and the possession of a degree from
within the United States (or other English speaking nations) does not
exempt students from submitting this test score. |
| Q: Do you accept a GRE in place
of a GMAT score? |
A: The GMAT is the preferred
test but we will accept a GRE score. Either must be less than five years
old. Recommended performance level for the GMAT is 600 or higher while
combined verbal and quantitative score for the GRE is 1380. |
| Q: Do you accept copies of test scores? |
A: Test scores must
be received directly from the testing services; no copies will be accepted.
|
| Q: Do you accept notarized copies of transcripts? |
A:
Original transcripts in sealed envelopes must be submitted.
No copies of any kind, even if notarized, will be accepted. |
| Q: Can I apply to more than one department? |
A: You should narrow
down your choice before applying and apply to one department only. Even when
affiliated with one department, you can still take courses in other departments.
|
| Q: Do I have to list my courses on the application? |
A: This is not necessary.
|
| Q: Do International students have to submit
a financial support statement? |
A:
All students admitted to the PhD program receive funding, so this is
not necessary.
|
| Q: How long does it take to complete the program? |
A: On average, five years even
if you have an MBA - two years of coursework and approximately three
years of research and dissertation writing.
|
| Q: What is the admission rate? |
A: 4-5% of the applicant pool.
|
| Q: How many students are admitted to each department
in any given year? |
A: On average, 1-3 |
| Q: I may have some documents sent to Michigan
before I submit the application forms. What happens to them? |
A: We prefer that your application
be self-managed and all required documentation (except official GMAT/GRE
and TOEFL scores) be sent in the same envelope. This will ensure faster
processing. However, if documents are sent in separately, they are placed
in a pending file until your application is received. Pending files
are held only until the next admissions cycle. Anything sent separately
should clearly indicate the name of the applicant and the department/area
to which you are applying.
Remember: Any documentation submitted in support of the application
becomes the property of the University of Michigan and cannot be returned
to the applicant. |
| Q: What if my application is missing some of
the required supporting documentation? |
A: Send it in anyway
to meet the stated deadline. However, your application will not be reviewed
until all supporting documentation has been received and there is no guarantee
of review for applications that complete late. |
| Q: What if I miss the January 15th deadline? |
A: The online system
will close at midnight (EST) on January 15th. Applications are not accepted
past the deadline. |
| Q: Should I send anything directly to the department
or faculty? |
A: No, applicants should follow
the directions on the checklist
regarding where to send documents. Nothing should be sent to the department.
|
| Q: Where can I download a copy of the application? |
A: These are no longer available
as the graduate school will no longer accept them.
|
| Q: Do I need an MBA or other Master's degree
in order to apply to the PhD Program? |
A: No, only a 4-year
bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) is required. |
