William & Mary Mason

Williamsburg, VA · Public · 22-month full-time

Average GMAT Focus: 580
Average GPA: 3.30
Median base salary: $85,000 (Class of 2025)
Program tuition: $103,592 (≈ 2 × first-year tuition, out of state)

Deadlines

Round 1: Oct. 1, 2026
Round 2: Jan. 1, 2027
Round 3: March 1, 2027
Round 4: May 1, 2027
Round 5: July 1, 2027

Essays

Essay (About 800 words)

Why is earning a Full-Time MBA the next logical step towards achieving your short-term and long-term professional goals? Why is William & Mary the right fit for you?

Editor's notes

Apply by Round 2 if you can. Mason has five rounds, but it says Rounds 1 to 4 give the greatest opportunity for admission and scholarship and that later rounds round out the class. If you need an F-1 visa, it asks you to apply before Jan. 1 anyway.
The test is optional, but a strong GRE still pays. Scores above the 70th percentile in both Quant and Verbal earn an automatic $10,000 scholarship. If your practice scores are there, sit the real test. If they aren't, skip it and let your transcript and resume carry the academic case.
The interview decides it. It's the last step, by invitation, run by the Admissions Committee, and it covers your academics, work, goals, leadership and what you'd add to the class. Your essay should already answer the goals question, so the interview can go deeper rather than start over.
International applicants should read the Class of 2025 report closely. Of the 30 job seekers without permanent U.S. work authorization, 16 hadn't reported an offer six months after graduation. Choosing a STEM-designated specialization affects your OPT options, so settle that plan early.

William & Mary Mason

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Essays

Essay (About 800 words)

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