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Showcasing all your qualifications to best effect in one application while meeting your other responsibilities may seem daunting. Don’t let it be. We’re here to help.  \nBelow is a checklist for your application to help guide you through the process. Still have questions? Please feel free to reach out to 713-348-4918 or [ricemba@rice.edu](ricemba@rice.edu).  \nCONNECT WITH RICE BUSINESS ONLINE  \nAs part of our response to COVID-19, our Round 3 admissions deadline for the Class of 2022 is now a rolling process. In addition, we have waived the application fee and have test exceptions available. Our test exception policy will also now include the option to provide  \nyour ACT or SAT instead of the GMAT or GRE.  \n□ EDUCATION HISTORY  \nDetails  \n▪ Transcripts from all colleges or universities where you received a degree (or more than nine credit  \nTips  \nhours) .  \nYou can submit unofficial transcript copies for your application. We will need official transcripts at enrollment.  \n□ TEST SCORES  \nDetails  \n▪ Valid GMAT or GRE scores from the last five years.  \n▪ We will consider your highest cumulative score.  \n▪ All exams must be taken on or before the deadline for the round applied.  \nTips  \n▪ There is no minimum GMAT or GRE score and no preference between which test you take. See class profile for average test scores.  \n▪ You can submit unofficial copies of scores for your application. We will need official scores at enrollment.  \n▪ Allow 8-10 weeks for test preparation.  \n□ LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS  \nDetails  \n▪  \n▪  \nTips  \nInternational applicants whose most recent degree was not primarily taught in English must demonstrate English language proficiency via the TOEFL or IELTS test.  \nAll exams must be taken on or before the deadline for the round applied.  \n▪ You can submit unofficial copies of scores for your application. We will need official scores at enrollment.  \n▪ Allow 8-10 weeks for test preparation  \n□ RESUME  \nDetails  \n▪ Your current professional resume or CV  \nTips  \n▪ Follow a 70-10-20 rule. This means that about 70 percent of your resume should focus on your work experience, 10 percent should describe your education, and 20 percent can inform on everything else relevant to your profile as a Rice Business candidate.  \n▪ Focus on what you’ve actually accomplished rather than simply describing your role and quantify your achievements wherever you can.  \n□ LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONS  \nDetails  \n▪ One recommendation letter if it’s from your current direct supervisor. 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