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We value applicants who show proof of academic strength, with a degree from an accredited university, with a solid knowledge base that they can build upon during their MBA experience.

We also look for candidates who are able and willing to mobilize and adapt their existing knowledge in order to use it within their MBA program. Students must have the intellectual capabilities to thrive in demanding circumstances.

Our students come from a wide range of educational backgrounds to the HEC Paris MBA.

During the application process, we take your professional background into consideration. We want to see clear evidence of career progression over time, and proof that you have excelled in your current role.

 
You must be able to display the ability and desire to progress professionally. You should be driven with a strong sense of personal direction in order to achieve your chosen career objectives. 

You should be able to share instances where you have excelled as a leader in your personal or professional life.

Our HEC Paris MBA students are globally minded. You must be a well-rounded individual, able to adapt to different cultures from all over the world and collaborate with people of different backgrounds. You must have a good understanding of cultural differences, as well as be ready to share your knowledge and experience with others.

The more you know about how our program fits into your expectations and your future career goals, the better we can judge if you would strive at HEC Paris. 
You must have a clear motivation in applying for the MBA program at HEC Paris, and your application must be consistent in reflecting this

We value passion, humility, individuality and respect for others. You must be able to lead as well as collaborate within a team. 

Please use the codes listed below to have your scores sent to the HEC Paris Admissions team.

• GMAT/GMAT Focus/EA: less than five years old (Code: 0TL-6C-28 the first digit is a "zero")
   
• GRE: GRE test scores are valid for five years after the year in which you tested (Code: 0649)
   
• The average GMAT score for the class of 2019 is 690 or 635 under the Focus edition. We strongly encourage our candidates to submit a GMAT with balanced scores above 60% for the quantitative and verbal sections. On GMAT Focus, this equates to a performance in the 83% percentile under each format.
  • We accept valid GMAT scores achieved through either the classic or new Focus edition equally. Scores will be assessed using the percentile tables published by GMAC.
     
• We strongly encourage our candidates to submit a GRE score that is at or above the 65th percentile for the quantitative and verbal sections
   
• We strongly encourage our candidates to submit an EA score is this upwards of 150
   
• We always evaluate a candidate's application holistically and look at all the elements of the application. While we do not have a minimum score requirement for any of the assessments, we strongly encourage you take the assessment seriously to showcase your full potential.
   
• Only official test scores will be accepted

• Non-native English speakers who do not hold a university degree from a university where English is the teaching language must complete one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)*, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge English Exams, PTE or Duolingo.
  (*Note: To share your TOEFL score with us, you must use the Code: 0649. All the other English test results will be shared with us automatically)
   
• Minimum TOEFL: 100 internet-based, 600 paper-based
   
• Minimum TOEIC: 340 Speaking & Writing and 850 Listening & Reading
   
• Minimum IELTS: 7.0, with a minimum of 6.5 on each part of the test
   
• Minimum Cambridge English Exams (First, Advanced, Proficiency, Business): 185 with a minimum of 176 on each part of the test
   
• Minimum PTE: 72
   
• Minimum Duolingo English Test: 135
   
• These results must be less than two years old
   
• English is the only language required for admission

During the process of applying to the HEC Paris MBA, you will have the opportunity to apply for scholarships.

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