Admissions & Financial Aid
We want to make sure that you and Kelley Direct are a good match.
Kelley Direct Programs are highly selective. We look for students eager to further an already successful career and who have an academic background, work experience, leadership abilities, and communication skills that meet the demands of our top online programs.
An understanding of analytical thinking and quantitative tools will significantly influence success in our programs, so you should be competent in algebra, comfortable using spreadsheets, and have a basic knowledge of statistics. Of course, as this is an online program, you’ll need at least basic Internet, email, and computer skills.
As we evaluate degree applications, we consider your:
We look at the cumulative grade point average from each institution you have attended, your area of concentration, your balance of verbal and communications courses to quantitative and analytical courses, and the trend of your grades.
Kelley Direct accepts either the GMAT or the GRE. We look for a good balance of verbal and quantitative scores. If you took the test more than once, we look at your highest scores. Scores must be current (within five years of admission) to be considered.
Most successful applicants have two or more years of relevant work experience after an undergraduate degree. We look at full-time and part-time job responsibilities weighing skills, ability to be promoted within the organization, aptitude for a managerial career, and knowledge of the business environment.
We look at your resume to see if you work well with other people and have demonstrated leadership abilities—whether on campus, in the community, or in the workplace. If you have leadership abilities beyond those on your resume, you may also submit a list of activities.
Your letter of recommendation gives us a more complete understanding of who you are academically and professionally. The most valuable letters of recommendation come from individuals who know you well in one or both of these capacities. One letter of recommendation is required for admission into our programs.
Your personal statement provides an opportunity to demonstrate your writing competency and communication skills, give further leadership examples, and discuss career goals. Provide any information that will help us decide if you can benefit from and contribute to Kelley Direct Programs.
Prior to enrolling in Indiana University for the Kelley Direct Program, you must meet certain academic prerequisites in statistics and accounting, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel.
All applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit an acceptable score to Kelley Direct Admissions Services to receive full consideration.
Minimum TOEFL results required for Kelley Direct Degree Programs:
- Paper-based score of 550
- Computer-based score of 213, or an
- Internet-based score of 79
There are no exceptions to these requirements.
To ensure timely processing, mail your TOEFL score directly, rather than through your agency, to:
Kelley Direct Programs
1275 E. Tenth Street, Suite 3100
Bloomington, IN 47405
Your score report can also be faxed to (812) 855-2001 or scanned and emailed to kdirect [at] indiana [dot] edu The code to have your TOEFL results submitted to Kelley Direct is 1324/99.
Questions? If you are interested in taking courses through Kelley Direct as a non-degree student, or have questions about any step in the application process, contact us at kdirect [at] indiana [dot] edu.
No matter what your academic experience or background, we encourage you to apply.
