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When applying to the MSL, you will have to select either the Leadership Track or the Executive Track. Admission to either of the two tracks is dependent on an applicant’s level of professional experience.Ìý

Leadership Track: The Leadership track is the pathway for applicants who are early in their careers.Ìý Applicants with less than 8 years of full-time work experience should apply for this track.

Executive Track:ÌýThe Executive Track of the MS in Leadership is the pathway for applicants who have a minimum of 8 years of full-time work experience.Ìý Successful applicants to the Executive Track not only have significant years of worked experience, but also demonstrated leadership experience including managing people, processes, or projects.ÌýNote to international students: because of its online format, the executive track does not support F-1 visas.

Application & Deadlines

Application fee: $60 (to be paid as part of the online application)

If you are mailing a hard copy of any application materials, please send them to:

Boston College
Woods College of Advancing Studies Admissions Office
St. Mary's Hall South
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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Upload a copy of your transcript.ÌýBe sure to include all of your relevant professional experience.

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Standardized Tests

The Woods College MS in Leadership does not require the GRE or GMAT for admissions. If you believe your scores would enhance your application, please feel free to submit them. Our GRE reporting code is 7534 and our GMAT reporting code is 44X-HX-07.Ìý

For all non-native English speakers, the TOEFL (reporting code 3276) or IELTS (if applicable) is required. Please view the International Students page for required test scores. If your undergraduate degree was conducted in English, you may be eligible for a TOEFL waiver. Please contact Woods College Admissions if you believe you qualify for a waiver.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required. If you have been out of school for less than 5 years, one of these letters must speak to your academic abilities and should come from a professor, academic advisor, or other person who would be able to discuss your academic record. We prefer that one letter of recommendation be from an academic source, and another from an employer or person in a supervisory capacity who can speak about your interests and experience.

Letters must be sent directly from recommender either through online application portal or directly to Woods College.Ìý We will not accept letters that are not in a sealed envelope mailed directly from recommender or emailed directly from recommender.

Please note: Letters of recommendations should be provided by Professional or Academic recommenders.

Transcripts

Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to your online Application Form for purposes of application review. However, official transcript(s) must also be submitted upon acceptance/matriculation. Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required.

Please mail transcripts to:

Boston College
Woods College of Advancing Studies Admissions Office
St. Mary's Hall South
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

If your academic institution provides electronic transcripts please indicate wcasadm@bc.edu as the recipient.

Boston College Alumni and Current Students

Your ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä transcript must be formally requested from the Office of Student Services and submitted to the Woods College. Woods cannot request or access transcripts independently.Ìý

Transcript Requests

Official Transcript Submission for International Applicants

All students who have, or are currently attending, an institution outside of the United States must provide a detailed, course-by-course transcript evaluationÌý indicating the conferral of an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.ÌýÌý

This evaluation is not just an English translation, but a document provided by an accredited evaluating agency that shows all grades, course titles, credit hours, United States degree equivalency, grade-point average (GPA), and date of degree conferral.Ìý

This detailed, course-by-course transcript evaluation must be submitted to complete the application.ÌýÌý

Please request a detailed, course-by-course transcript evaluation for all international institutions where a degree was conferred from one of the following agencies:

Educational Credential Evaluators P.O. Box 514070 Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470

Center for Educational Documentation P.O. Box 170116 Boston, MA 02117

World Education Services Inc. P.O. Box 5087 Bowling Green Station New York, NY 10274-5087

Applicants whose Native language is not English are required to demonstrate English language proficiency, for required scores, visit our International Student page.

International Student page

Interview

International Students: For all international students and non-native English speakers, interviews are conducted as part of the application process. The purpose of the interview is for the admission committee to gain a better sense of an applicant and how the program fits his or her academic and vocational needs. Additionally, the interview provides the committee an opportunity to answer a student’s specific questions and to address the unique needs one may have in transitioning to Boston College.Ìý The interview will last no more than 15 minutes.Ìý Qualified applicants will receive information on how to schedule an interview once their application has been received and initially evaluated.Ìý

Program Director Interviews: in some cases, the program director may request an interview with a candidate to better assess their qualifications for the program.Ìý Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly.

Personal Statement

To be uploaded to your online Application Form.

Length – 500-750 words. Address the prompt provided to you in the application.ÌýÌý

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Questions

If you have additional questions not listed here, please contact Michael Campitelli atÌýmichael.campitelli@bc.edu

Can I apply to the Executive track if I do not have 8 years of experience?Ìý

Yes, you can apply for the Executive Track and your qualifications will be assessed by the committee.Ìý However, in most cases admission to the Executive Track will be restricted to those with a minimum 8 years professional experience to ensure that both you and your peers have the best learning experience.Ìý

If you meet the criteria for admission to the MSL but do not have the minimum qualifications for the Executive track, you will be admitted to the standard Leadership Track.

Do you offer admission to international applicants?

Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply and upon formal admission, are eligible for a student visa. (Please note that TOEFL or IELTS scores are required.)Ìý Please note international students pursuing the program with a student visa will need to complete the program in 1.5 years (3 academic semesters).

What if my GPA is not 3.0? Am I still eligible to apply for the program?

Yes, you are welcome to apply. We will consider your application and weigh a variety of factors to determine whether we are able to offer you admission. For particular applicants, we may be able to grant admission into the program with particular conditions noted (for example, passing the first two courses with a B or better in each during the first semester).Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý

Is there an option to take courses as a nondegree student?

Yes, qualified, accepted non-degree students may enroll in select non-degree courses. Please review the process and course options.

Nondegree Options

How much does the program cost?

Tuition and financial aid information can be found on the tuition and aid webpage.

Tuition & Aid

Do you offer graduate course credit transfer?

Students can transfer in up to 6 credits (usually equivalent to 2 courses). Decisions on whether to accept transfer credits will depend on an assessment of whether the courses to be transferred fit within the Masters of Science in Leadership and Administration curriculum.

How long does it take to complete the degree?

This is variable and is largely based on how many courses a student takes at any given time. If you take 2 courses per semester, you can complete the degree in 18 months.

Can students work full-time and pursue this degree?

This is certainly a possibility and we have designed the program to be flexible to accommodate a variety of scheduling needs.

Do you offer graduate student housing?

No. Boston College does not currently offer housing for graduate students but our Office of Residential LifeÌýdoes have a staff member who can help you find off-campus housing.

Does Woods College require an enrollment deposit?

Yes, admitted students who confirm their enrollment must pay a $250 enrollment deposit. The enrollment deposit is not an additional fee, and will be applied directly to your student account and will be deducted from your tuition bill.Ìý Anyone hoping to defer their enrollment will have to pay the deposit before their deferment request will be processed.

Do I have to select a concentration?

No, you have the option of selecting a concentration if you wish.Ìý You also have the option of simply taking free electives.Ìý Elective courses are categorized under leadership competencies (Leading people, Leading Change, Leading Results) to help you identify courses that might be of interest to you.Ìý You can take electives from any or all of the competency groups.

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