Did you know: if you’re planning to start business school this year, there is still plenty of time to apply to Simon! We have specialized master’s programs in Accountancy, Business Analytics, Finance, and Marketing Analytics—those who apply to one of our MS programs by March 31 and are admitted, will receive a minimum $5,000 scholarship!

In addition to the guaranteed scholarship once admitted, there are other great reasons to apply by our Round 4 – March 31 deadline:

  • Free to apply: Submit your application by 11:59 p.m. EDT on March 31, and your application fee is waived (when you apply, you'll bypass the payment screen—it's as simple as that)
  • Merit-based scholarships: Receive a guaranteed minimum $5,000 scholarship with the potential for more
  • Early access: Get a jump-start on important Simon onboarding activities, including the Benet Career Management Center’s pre-arrival preparation program
  • Housing lottery: Guarantee your chance to enter the on-campus housing lottery held in May
  • Expedited I-20 processing: International students can get a jump-start on the I-20 process

Looking for more advice as you work on your application? Review our application checklist to ensure all required materials are submitted for your application to be considered “complete” and ready for review by the Admissions Committee. Additionally, check out our FAQs and listen to our recorded webinars for valuable insights into Simon, application tips, and more. 

We hope to see your application to one of our MS programs soon!

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