Yale SOM admissions:
which test to take and what scores the class reports

Which tests do Yale SOM programs require?

Each Yale SOM program has its own application, with the admissions test as one component alongside essays, videos, and an interview. The table reflects what admissions pages stated on October 15, 2026 for the three program types reviewed here: the two-year MBA, the Master of Advanced Management (MAM), which builds on an MBA, and the master’s programs in asset management and Global Business & Society (GBS).

Entry requirements differ by program: the MAM is for recent MBA graduates and students who will earn an MBA before enrollment, with some joint-degree options. GBS is for students in, or graduates of, a master’s program in management or an equivalent program; it requires at least 12 weeks of full-time work experience before enrollment, including internships. The “MiM or MBA: choose your program before your test” article can help you choose the right program level.

GMAT or GRE: does the school prefer one?

For the MBA, an admissions test is required: the FAQ requires a verified GMAT or GRE and also allows the LSAT for applicants who have considered law school. The guide accepts both tests, including online and shorter versions, with no preference, and says there is no baseline minimum for total or section scores. The “GMAT or GRE: choose based on your programs and format” article outlines how to choose.

Scores must be valid when you apply, within the stated five-year window, and official reports must be sent before expiration and by the post-submission materials deadline for your round. If you submit multiple scores, the school reviews them all and uses the highest. The FAQ says that if an official GMAT report includes a Superscore, it is reviewed alongside individual test administrations; applicants should not calculate their own combined score. The LSAT is also accepted for applicants who are considering or have considered law school; the FAQ advises contacting the school for instructions.

For a test not explicitly listed as accepted, confirm with the school before booking. For the Master’s in Asset Management, the school also says it has no preference and accepts both test versions.

Which English test, and what is the minimum?

The MBA guide says the school does not require non-native English speakers to take an English test such as TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. You do not need to add TOEFL to the MBA application, though this does not waive the expectation that you can work in English. The GBS FAQ says the same about TOEFL, PTE Academic, and IELTS.

The Master’s in Asset Management is an exception: it requires TOEFL, Duolingo, or IELTS if English is not your native language and you do not have a degree from an English-speaking country. Even a degree from a country where English is an official language (the school lists India, Pakistan, Hong Kong, and Singapore) does not waive the requirement; it may be waived if the entire degree program was taught in English. English-language instruction in a country where English is not an official language is not sufficient. The pages reviewed list no minimum. The MAM pages reviewed do not discuss an English test.

What scores does Yale SOM publish?

This table distinguishes programs, classes, and test editions. A missing figure on the profile pages reviewed does not mean no figure exists elsewhere. The MBA profile page covers the Class of 2027, with 367 enrolled students; 47% of incoming students submitted a GRE score. For the Master’s in Asset Management, the page reviewed covers the Class of 2026.

The MBA profile publishes two separate rows, “GMAT” and “GMAT (Focus edition).” The page does not specify a scale for the first, so we preserve its label without converting or combining the figures. For the Master’s in Asset Management, the school says its range is for the Focus edition; among GMAT scores reported, 38% are from the pre-2024 edition, with a median of 735. This median is not comparable to the range.

What happens after the test?

The MBA application includes one essay of up to 500 words, chosen from three prompts. After submitting the application and paying the fee, applicants complete an online behavioral assessment administered by ETS (about 25 minutes) and two 60-second video questions. Interviews are by invitation and conducted on a rolling basis; they last 30 minutes with a student, alum, or admissions committee member.

The MAM requires four short essays of up to 300 words, video questions, a professional recommendation, and a confirmation letter from the applicant’s original MBA director; all admitted applicants are interviewed by invitation on Zoom. For the Class of 2028, deadlines are December 1, 2026, January 12, February 23, and March 30, 2027, with decisions on January 8, February 12, March 25, and April 29, 2027.

The Master’s in Asset Management application deadline is January 7, 2027, and official scores must be sent by January 11, before they expire. GBS has the same four rounds as the MAM, with the first reserved for Global Network for Advanced Management schools. Plan backward from your target deadline to take the test, allow for a possible retake, and have scores sent to the school.