Admissions FAQ
Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often during the application process.
Do I have to be an accounting major to get in?
No. While approximately 75% of our students do have undergraduate degrees in accounting, we are delighted to have students from both accounting and non-accounting backgrounds. We have admitted students with undergraduate degrees in Finance, Economics and general Business as well as students with degrees in Criminal Justice, History, English, French and Philosophy, among others. Everyone who enrolls must have had at least the six prerequisite courses but an accounting degree is not required.
Do I have to take the prerequisite courses at W&M?
No. While we do offer two of the prereqs (Intermediate Accounting and Auditing) each summer in our intensive "bootcamp" format, you do not have to complete the courses here. You do need to take them at an accredited institution but we do not demand that the institution be a four-year university or that you be pursuing a degree when you take them.
Do I need to have all of my prerequisite courses finished before I apply?
No. We need to know how you plan to complete the prereqs and we will need final transcripts of any course you take before you can start the program but you do not have to have already finished the courses before you apply.
Can I submit a GRE score instead of a GMAT?
No. In order to maintain a fair admissions process, we need everyone to submit scores from the same test.
Can I apply before I've taken the GMAT?
You can complete and submit the online application form before you take the test, but your application as a whole will not be considered complete until you have submitted GMAT test scores.
Do I need to fill out a separate application to be considered for merit scholarships?
No. You will have the opportunity to indicate that you are interested in being considered for merit aid on page 6 of the application. Simply check this box "yes" and we will automatically consider you for all available aid.
