Fox Graduate Programs

APPLICATION FAQ
ACADEMIC HISTORY Q: When should I submit official transcripts or mark sheets?

A: All domestic U.S. transcripts need to be official. We will accept unofficial foreign transcripts until
the first semester of matriculation when students need to provide official credentials indicating
degree conferral. We prefer transcripts be provided via email to foxinfo@temple.edu. You may also
send transcripts via USPS, FedEx, UPS or other mail delivery service to: Fox School of Business,
1801 Liacouras Walk, Alter Hall Suite 701, Philadelphia, PA 19122.

Q: What is considered an official transcript?

A: Unopened transcripts that are sent from higher education institutions directly to our admissions
department via email or direct mail are considered official. Transcripts—regardless of format—that
are opened by an applicant prior to being sent to Temple University are not considered official.

Q: I earned undergraduate credits at multiple institutions. Are transcripts required from each of
those institutions?

A: Yes. You will need to submit a separate transcript from every institution you attended where you
completed six or more credits.

INTERNATIONAL Q: Do I need to submit transcripts in English?

APPLICANTS A: Yes. If academic records are not issued in English, official copies of native language records
must be accompanied by a literal translation prepared by an appropriate university or government
official. Approved translators can be found at the American Translators Association at atanet.org.

Q: Do international transcripts need to be certified by a credential evaluation organization

before applying?

A: Although not required, you may choose to submit a photocopy of transcripts to the department
or program to which you are applying to accelerate the admissions decision process. You may use
services from a credential evaluation organization approved by Temple University—as identified by
the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at naces.org/members—and request that
the evaluation be sent to the Graduate Admissions department.

Q: Am I required to submit a score report from TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo?

A: An English proficiency language test such as the TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo is

required if:

• You have not earned a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree from a

U.S. institution

• You earned a degree abroad from an institution for which the language of
instruction was not English
GRE/GMAT SCORES Q: Can I upload an unofficial GRE or GMAT report to my application?

A: Yes. We accept unofficial score reports during the application process. However, if you
are admitted into the program, we will need your official scores sent to the University
directly from the testing ser vice once you matriculate into the program.

Q: Are GMAT/GRE scores required?

A: GMAT/GRE test score requirements var y per program. Candidates who have earned an
MD or PhD degree are automatically waived from the test requirement. Candidates with
an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 are required to submit a test score. Please speak with an
admissions representative to learn more.

WORK HISTORY Q: What should I do if I do not have any full-time work experience?

A: A professional resume or CV should be uploaded regardless of full-time work experience.

If you do not have work experience, please upload a resume highlighting your academic
achievements.

RECOMMENDATIONS Q: Who should be selected to be a recommender?

A: We encourage you to request letters of recommendation from faculty and/or employers who
can write about your ability to succeed in graduate study. For applicants to MBA programs,
letters of recommendations from your employer/supervisor or previous employer/supervisor are
preferred. If you are self-employed, letters may come from long-time clients.

Q: What should I do if my recommender is unable to submit their letter of recommendation

through the application portal?

A: If your recommender is having difficulty uploading their letter to the application portal, they can
email their letter to foxinfo@temple.edu.

Q: What should I do if my recommender is unresponsive?

A: You may edit or change your recommenders at any point during the application process, even
after you have submitted your application. Our application portal also allows you to resend the
recommendation invitation if needed. Note: We encourage you to check on the status of your
recommendations via the recommendation section regularly.

ESSAYS Q: What are the differences between essay 1 and 2?

A: Essay 1 is required. This essay gives you the opportunity to share your educational
and professional goals—and how our program will help you achieve those goals—with the
Admissions Committee. Some programs may have an essay question specific to the field of
study. Essay 2 is optional. You may use this optional essay to present additional information
to the admissions committee. We recommend providing Essay 2 to address specific
circumstances regarding your application, such as an undergraduate GPA below 3.0.

Q: Is there a word limit for my essays?

A: No, however, we prefer essays to be 500 – 750 words.