Essays

Essay 1 (required response): Choosing to pursue a Master degree can be a milestone in one’s life. So why do you choose to continue your education at this point of your life? What are the differences you want to see on yourself after you graduate from the MAcc program at Case Western Reserve University? And how can those differences help you achieve your future goals?

Essay 2 (choose from the following four topics and indicate in your response which topic you are addressing):

What do you value the most in your life? And why?

Who is the most influential person to you? And why?

What is the most unforgettable experience in your life? And how has it contributed to who you are today?

How do you define your personality and how does it influence your personal and professional development?

All applicants are required to answer two essay questions before the application can be submitted. Each essay has a limit of 500 words.

Current resume

A current resume is required before your application can be submitted. The resume should include all work experience including part-time work as well as internship and co-op employment. We understand that you may have new experiences that you may want to add to your resume after your application is submitted; however, your resume cannot be updated after you click “Submit.”

Unofficial transcripts

The Weatherhead MAcc program does not require official transcripts for application review purposes; only unofficial transcripts are required for completion of an application. Applicants should upload transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended in the “Transcripts” section of the online application. Official transcripts are only required if an offer of admission is extended and the applicant chooses to enroll in the MAcc program.

Letters of recommendation

All applicants must enter the names, relationship, and contact information of two individuals who will provide a letter of recommendation on the applicant’s behalf. Once the contact information is entered by the applicant, the MAcc admission team will notify the recommender by email to upload their letters to the applicant’s online profile. It is our recommendation that each applicant follow up with his or her recommenders to ensure timely submission of the letters of recommendation. The application will remain incomplete until both letters of recommendation have been received.

Video interview

Each MAcc candidate is required to submit a 5- to 10-minute interview video for the completion of an application. The interview video submission will replace preliminary phone interviews, although if a thorough assessment cannot be made from the video, candidates may be requested to complete a phone interview with an admission team member.

Detailed instructions for the video interview are provided in the online application.

GMAT scores

The Weatherhead MAcc program only accepts GMAT exam scores. An unofficial GMAT score report (also known as the test taker copy) is required for the completion of an application. Official score reports are only required if an offer of admission is extended and the applicant chooses to enroll in the MAcc program.

The Weatherhead MAcc program does not have a required minimum score of GMAT, but we recommend a minimum of 50% on the verbal section and a minimum of 4.0 on the analytical writing section of the GMAT exam.

GMAT Code: WTJ-F1-90

Application fee

Applicants are prompted to pay a non-refundable $100 fee when they submit their application. Credit card payments are preferred, but checks are accepted. If an applicant chooses to mail a check, he or she must mail payment to the address below:

Case Western Reserve University

Weatherhead School of Management

Department of Accountancy

ATTN: Ashley Lu

11119 Bellflower Rd.

Cleveland, OH 44106-7235

Please note: Credit card payments are automatically added to an application. If an applicant chooses to pay by check, his or her application remains incomplete until the admissions office has received the check. Offers of admission cannot be extended for incomplete applications. We reserve the right to deny admission if an application remains incomplete by the Round 2 deadline.

Proof of English language proficiency

MAcc program accepts either TOEFL or IELTS. Only applicants who finish an entire bachelor’s degree (transfer-in credits of 30 or less) or higher in an English speaking country can waive the English Language Proficiency exam. Applicants can upload their scores to the “Test Documentation” section of the online application before or after submitting their application.