Application Requirements

Application Requirements

You will submit four items. The process is swift and straightforward, but it’s important that you invest effort in crafting a strong application.

• Unofficial transcripts. Records of all undergraduate coursework, including the institutions where you earned degrees, any transfer credits, and any other institutions where you took courses for credit. Only unofficial transcripts are required for the initial review.
• Two recommenders. Choose two people who know you well and can give honest feedback through a short online survey. Once you name them, we handle the outreach to make it easy for you.
• Two 300-word essays. Your background and motivation matter—they make you unique. This two-part essay is your opportunity to share what sets you apart and how you will use your strengths to contribute to the classroom. This is also your chance to describe how building business acumen complements your credentials, supports your goals, and why the UNC Kenan-Flagler Master of Accounting Program is the right next step for you. Each part should be no more than 300 words. The average completion time is 15–20 minutes.
• Resume or LinkedIn profile, which includes educational, employment, and achievement history with dates.

Get help crafting a strong application

*If English is not your native language and you did not complete your undergraduate degree in a native English-speaking country, you’ll also need to take the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic. Our institution code for the TOEFL is 3474.

* We only need your unofficial transcripts for application review. Simply upload them during the application process. If you studied outside of the United States, you must have a college-level education equivalent to an American undergraduate or baccalaureate degree. If the original language of the academic record and diploma is not English, please submit a certified English translation with the original document.

What happens after you submit your application.

We know that every applicant to our program is distinct, and, when reviewing your application, we take into consideration your unique educational background, work experience, and life achievements. Our staff uses a holistic approach that considers the entirety of your application when reviewing it, so no one section is taken into consideration without deliberation of your entire application. We look forward to receiving your application to our program.

Get interviewed: We want to meet you. After a preliminary screening of applications, the MAC Admissions Committee selects finalists to be invited for virtual interviews. Applicants are contacted via email to schedule an interview after their application is complete. Business attire is expected for the interview.

Get a decision: We’re just as eager as you are to make our selections final. Decisions are often made on a rolling basis. Please apply early to have the best opportunity for fellowship and financial aid assistance.