In keeping with its long-standing traditions and policies, the University of Chicago, in admissions, employment, and access to programs, considers students on the basis of individual merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or other factors irrelevant to participation in the programs of the university. Letters of Recommendation Two letters evaluating each applicant's capacity to undertake a demanding academic program and a successful professional career must be included with the application. Letters of reference may come from either college instructors or business supervisors. Employed applicants should submit references from employers who are in a position to judge their performance in a professional capacity. The GMAT, administered by the Educational Testing Service, must be taken by each applicant for admission.
Test scores supplement the other credentials in evaluating applicants.
All arrangements for taking the test must be made directly with the Educational Testing Service. The GMAT is offered as a computer-adaptive test throughout North America and at many international locations. GMAT test scores older than five years from the deadline for which the applicant is applying cannot be considered. The Admissions Committee will accept GMAT scores without the analytical writing assessment provided the scores are not more than five years old. The Graduate School of Business strongly encourages and, in some cases, may require interviews for full-time M.B.A. applicants.