Complete the online application along with the $50 application fee.

Video Interview

As part of your online application, be prepared to complete a mandatory video interview. The video interview is your opportunity to show the admissions committee your personality and articulate why you are a good fit for Robinson. You will have the opportunity to test your system for compatibility prior to proceeding to the final video prompt, but will only receive one opportunity to record your answers. If a second in-person or Skype interview is needed, someone from the admissions committee will notify you.

There are many ways you can demonstrate your readiness for graduate study. For that reason, we offer flexibility in the way you help us understand your strength as an applicant. For Robinson’s Master of Taxation program, the following alternatives to submitting a GMAT or GRE test score are available.

1. You have passed all parts of the bar exam, the CFA exam or an equivalent rigorous professional exam.
2. You have at least a 3.0 GPA in your undergraduate accountancy major from an accredited college or university.

If one or more of the following describe you, you can ask that your candidacy be evaluated on the basis of these criteria rather than on the basis of a standardized test score.

If you choose to pursue one of these alternatives, we will evaluate your application first on the basis of the alternative criteria and, if a GMAT or GRE score is necessary for us to fully assess your candidacy for admission, we will request one from you later in order to make our decision.

Please note – if you request your application be evaluated on the basis of one of these alternative criteria and you still choose to submit a GMAT or GRE test score, that score does become part of the portfolio used to consider your candidacy.

To request evaluation on the basis of one of the alternative standardized test score criteria, please submit an otherwise complete application and pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee. Then email Asia Rivers at arivers@gsu.edu expressing that you would like to be considered for a decision with a standardized test score alternative.  For your request to be considered, your application must be otherwise complete and your email must clearly state for which alternative criteria you would like to be considered.

The GMAT is preferred, but applicants may submit GRE scores.

The personal statement provides an opportunity for applicants to present themselves to the Master’s Admissions Committee and to highlight qualities relevant to success in a graduate business program that may not be evident in test scores and past academic performance.

In a single essay, no more than 750 words in length, please explain why the Robinson College of Business, and the particular program to which you are applying, is best for helping you achieve your short-term and long-term career goals. You should also address reasons why you believe you would be good fit for the Robinson College of Business and the program to which you are applying.

If you have additional information or feel there are extenuating circumstances which you would like to share with the Admissions Committee (i.e. academic performance issues or areas of weakness in the application). Please limit your response to 250 words.

All applicants must submit an updated résumé. While work experience is preferred, it is not required.

Although it is not required, you are welcome to submit a letter of recommendation. Recommendation letters may be submitted through the online application process or in sealed envelopes from the recommender; recommenders must sign their names across the sealed portion of the back of the envelope.