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Please click here for the autumn 2009 application.

Application checklist

Once the Fisher MAcc Programs Admissions staff receives your complete application, it is scheduled for review by the admissions committee. We will be in touch with you within six (6) weeks to let you know our decision. International applications may take more time to complete the application review process. International students are encouraged to complete their application as early as possible to ensure prompt financial review.

In all cases, the admissions committee will only review files that are complete. Please see below below for a listing of items that constitutes a complete application.

A complete application includes
  • A completed MAcc application on-line form
  • Application processing fee - payable via credit card upon online application submission
  • At least three (3) references that can speak to your potential to be successful in the program. We recommend at least two of your letters of reference be from academic sources. You will have the opportunity to ask your references to submit either electronic or paper letters of reference on your behalf when you submit your online application.
  • A detailed resume--The Fisher MAcc program admissions committee views work experience as desirable but not necessary. Undergraduate academic record, reference letters, evidence of leadership experience and official test scores (GMAT and TOEFL, if applicable) play a more significant role in a complete application evaluation. You will have the opportunity to upload your resume as an attachment during the online application submission process.
  • 2-3 Essays. All applicants are required to complete 2 essays. (The essay questions are included in the application.) If your undergraduate degree was in something other than accounting, you must submit an essay on how your educational background prepared you for the Fisher MAcc program. You will submit your essays electronically as part of your online application submission.
  • Two (2) official, unopened, original and certified copies of transcripts from every college or university attended. IMPORTANT: Send your official transcripts to MAcc Admissions Office; Fisher College of Business; 100 Gerlach Hall; 2108 Neil Ave; Columbus OH 43210-1144 . Certified English translations must be provided if the originals are not in English.
    • NOTE: Applicants who earned or are in process of earning degrees from universities outside of the United States must also have a course-by-course evaluation of their transcripts by an approved credential evaluator and have that report sent to our admissions office. Currently, the Fisher MAcc program accepts credential evaluations from ECE or WES.
  • Standardized Test Scores - GMAT and (if applicable) TOEFL
    • All applicants to the Fisher College of Business MAcc programs are required to take the GMAT. The GRE will not be accepted in place of the GMAT. The testing company must send your official score report directly to the Fisher College of Business in order for your application to be considered complete.
    • International applicants must take the TOEFL. Waivers of this requirement are rarely granted. Please contact the Graduate School's Admissions Office (614.292.9444 or international.grad@osu.edu) for specific information.
    • The GMAT and TOEFL can be taken at a number of locations. Please contact the following companies directly for further information

Click here for application deadlines.

Click here for program course prerequisites.

Click here for class profile (e.g. average GPA, average GMAT, etc.).

- Note: We do not calculate average TOEFL for admitted international students. Per university policy, the Fisher MAcc program will accept ibTOEFL scores that are 79 or higher. We recommend scoring at least 100 on the ibTOEFL with 23 or higher on the speaking portion of the ibTOEFL to be minimally competitive.

Please mail the required items described above to:

**MACC Admissions Office**
Fisher College of Business
The Ohio State University
100 Gerlach Hall
2108 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1144
 
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