Pre-Assessment
To get a better sense of your eligibility for the Vanderbilt Executive MBA program, we encourage you to submit your resume or LinkedIn profile as a pre-assessment. Our team will review your information and give feedback to help you determine next steps.
Program Requirements
Applying to the program is a two-step process that involves completing an application and a formal interview. To be considered, all applicants must provide:
- A complete, submitted online application
- Undergraduate transcripts (and graduate transcripts, if applicable)
- Standardized test or approved test waiver
- Career essay
- Two professional recommendations
- Resume
- Personal interview
Transcripts
- We require a separate unofficial transcript from every college or university you are attending or have attended.
- If you are offered admission, you will be required to provide official transcripts from each institution you have attended.
- If you have not graduated, and your conferred degree will be issued later, please wait to order a copy of your official transcript. Official transcripts must reflect the date that the degree was conferred and the degree was awarded.
- If you cannot calculate your cumulative GPA or convert it to a four-point scale, leave the field blank. We will evaluate your academic record accordingly.
Undergraduate transcripts (and graduate transcripts, if applicable)**
**Transcripts can be sent either via the postal service or via secure electronic delivery. In order to be considered official, transcripts and other documents must come directly from the institution attended. Some institutions provide secure electronic delivery of transcripts. These submissions may be made to CDM@vanderbilt.edu.
Transcripts sent via the postal service should be addressed as follows:
CDM-Owen
PMB 407833
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37240-7833
Test Preparation
For the Vanderbilt Executive MBA program, we accept the GMAT, GRE, Executive Assessment or an approved test waiver.
Test Waiver:
Applicants interested in a standardized test waiver must complete the test waiver request form prior to the application round deadline.
Applicants who demonstrate multiple examples of academic and quantitative aptitude are more likely to receive a waiver. Examples of relevant quantitative success include, but are not limited to:
- strong performance in previous quantitative and analytical coursework at the undergraduate or graduate level
- professional work experience with proven quantitative or analytical experience
- earning a CPA or CFA certification or additional professional certification
- successful completion of MBA Math with a grade of 80 or higher
There are some important factors to consider before requesting a test waiver:
- We cannot offer a test waiver if you have already submitted a self-reported or official GMAT, GRE, or EA test score to Vanderbilt University.
- Applicants are evaluated for a test waiver once per cycle and we are unable to accept appeal requests.
An approved test waiver is not an admissions decision or an indication of an admissions decision.
Standardized Test:
Vanderbilt accepts the GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment.
Most Executive MBA candidates who submit a standardized test opt to take the Executive Assessment.
An official test score must be requested by the applicant and received by Vanderbilt directly from the testing service to complete your application.
Applications will be evaluated with the test score(s) indicated at the time of application submission. If you are re-taking an exam, it is your responsibility to update the Admissions Office via email of any new test score you wish to be included in the application evaluation and request the new official test score be sent to Vanderbilt. Please note the timing of the receipt of an official test score could affect when your decision is released.
Evaluative Interview
Interviews are an essential component of the application and are conducted by members of our team. The evaluative interview is an opportunity for you to share your:
- Background, professional experience, and career progression
- Current role, including proven leadership, and management skills
- Ability to apply the program’s content to your organization
- Potential contributions to the classroom and C-Team
Application Deadlines
The Fall 2026 Vanderbilt Executive MBA application is currently open.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact a member of our team.
Applications are accepted and reviewed after May 31, 2026, on a rolling basis. Apply by the Round 4 deadline for priority consideration for merit-based scholarship.
Personal Consultation
We understand that your questions and concerns are as unique as you are. Our admissions staff is available to answer your questions and help you assess whether the timing is right for you to apply. Schedule your in-person or phone personal consultation now.
If you have any questions about the process, the application, the EA or GMAT, please contact us via email or phone at 615.322.2534.