Admission
Admission
Driven, reflective, and forward-thinking, Carroll School students are astute leaders and leaders-to-be who come from a variety of backgrounds. They make their mark on business and society—improving organizations, communities, and the lives of individuals. Our programs feature dynamic academic experiences that impart both foundational skills and advanced expertise.
Graduate Admissions Events
Application Fee: All applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 USD.
Admission Decisions: Applications are generally reviewed on a rolling basis. This means that, provided their applications are complete, applicants may receive admission decisions before the notification deadlines. However, it is important for applicants to understand that decisions are only guaranteed by the official notification date.
Rounds & Final Deadlines: For priority consideration, applicants must submit their applications by the earliest date possible. Applications received after the last deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis.
Application & Requirements: We are now accepting applications for 2025. To access the application and full-time MBA application checklist, navigate to the Application & Requirements section at the bottom of the full-time MBA program page.
| Program Start Date | Apply By | Receive Decision By |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | October 15, 2024 | December 4, 2024 |
| December 10, 2024 | February 12, 2025 | |
| January 21, 2025* | March 26, 2025 | |
| March 4, 2025* | May 14, 2025 | |
| May 13, 2025 | June 18, 2025 |
* International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by these deadlines.
Application Fee: All applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 USD.
Admission Decisions: Applications are generally reviewed on a rolling basis. This means that, provided their applications are complete, applicants may receive admission decisions before the notification deadlines. However, it is important for applicants to understand that decisions are only guaranteed by the official notification date.
Rounds & Final Deadlines: For priority consideration, applicants must submit their applications by the earliest date possible. Applications received after the last deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis.
Application & Requirements: We are now accepting applications for 2025. To access the application and view the part-time MBA application checklist, navigate to the Application & Requirements section at the bottom of the part-time MBA program page.
| Program Start Date | Apply By | Receive Decision By |
|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | October 15, 2024 | December 4, 2024 |
| December 10, 2024 | Rolling+ | |
| Extended Deadline: December 20, 2024 | January 6, 2025 | |
| August 2025 | January 21, 2025 | March 26, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 | May 14, 2025 | |
| July 8, 2025 | August 6, 2025 |
+ Rolling notification date: Candidates with complete applications, which include the receipt of letters of recommendation, will receive decisions within ten business days.
Application Fee: All applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 USD.
Admission Decisions: Applications are generally reviewed on a rolling basis. This means that, provided their applications are complete, applicants may receive admission decisions before the notification deadlines. However, it is important for applicants to understand that decisions are only guaranteed by the official notification date.
Rounds & Final Deadlines: For priority consideration, applicants must submit their applications by the earliest date possible. Applications received after the last deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis.
Application & Requirements: We are now accepting applications for 2025. To access the application and view the MSA application checklist, navigate to the Application & Requirements section at the bottom of the MSA program page.
| Program Start Date | Apply By | Receive Decision By |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | October 15, 2024 | December 4, 2024 |
| January 14, 2025* | February 26, 2025 | |
| March 11, 2025* | May 28, 2025 | |
| May 6, 2025 | June 25, 2025 | |
| June 10, 2025 | July 9, 2025 |
* International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by these deadlines.
Application Fee: All applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 USD.
Admission Decisions: Applications are generally reviewed on a rolling basis. This means that, provided their applications are complete, applicants may receive admission decisions before the notification deadlines. However, it is important for applicants to understand that decisions are only guaranteed by the official notification date.
Rounds & Final Deadlines: For priority consideration, applicants must submit their applications by the earliest date possible. Applications received after the last deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis.
Application & Requirements: We are now accepting applications for 2025. To access the application and view the MSF application checklist, navigate to the Application & Requirements section at the bottom of the MSF program page.
Full-Time MSF 2025 Deadlines
| Program Start Date | Apply By | Receive Decision By |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | October 15, 2024 | December 4, 2024 |
| January 14, 2025* | February 26, 2025 | |
| March 11, 2025* | May 28, 2025 | |
| May 6, 2025 | June 25, 2025 | |
| June 10, 2025 | July 9, 2025 |
* International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by these deadlines.
Part-Time MSF 2025 Deadlines
| Program Start Date | Apply By | Receive Decision By |
|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | October 15, 2024 | December 4, 2024 |
| December 10, 2024 | Rolling+ | |
| August 2025 | January 21, 2025 | March 26, 2025 |
| March 4, 2025 | May 14, 2025 | |
| July 8, 2025 | August 6, 2025 |
+ Rolling notification date: Candidates with complete applications, which include the receipt of letters of recommendation, will receive decisions within ten business days.
Application Fee: All applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 USD.
Interviews: If selected, applicants will be invited to interview in early spring.
Admission Decisions: Applications are generally reviewed after the final deadline has passed. There is no specific decision notification date for Ph.D. programs. Final decisions are typically available by mid-spring.
Application: To apply, visit individual Ph.D. program pages and navigate to the application sections at the bottom of the pages. Please note: The deadline to apply for Fall 2025 has passed and we are no longer accepting applications. Questions? Email us at bcmba@bc.edu.
| Program | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Organization Studies | January 7, 2025 |
| Ph.D. in Finance | January 7, 2025 |
| Ph.D. in Accounting | January 7, 2025 |
Diversity & Inclusion
We embrace and celebrate the differences in our close-knit community—differences of background, identity, perspective, and ideas. We view diversity and inclusion as markers of both ethical leadership and sound management practice.
Justin Aier
Assistant Dean, Graduate Recruitment & Enrollment
Appointments on Tuesday & Thursday afternoons
Jelena Pejic
Assistant Director, Graduate Recruitment & Admissions
Appointments on Monday & Friday afternoons
Kiersten Salanger
Assistant Director, Graduate Recruitment & Admissions
Appointments on Tuesday & Thursday mornings
Christine Collins
Admissions Specialist, Graduate Recruitment & Admissions
Appointments on Wednesday afternoons
Application Support Sessions
Do you have an application-related question? Curious about how many letters of recommendation are required, or the optimal length of your personal essay? Join us for our application support hour.
Admission Insights
Access tips for personal statements, standardized tests, and more admission topics and read about the BC student experience—all on our Admission Insights site.