Review request for direct admission to the Kelley School of Business

If you do not meet the criteria for automatic direct admission to Kelley, you must submit a review request by February 1 to be considered for direct admission. A review request is just that—you are requesting that the Kelley admissions team review your application to determine if your academic and personal experiences qualify you for direct admission.

A review request is your opportunity to demonstrate to the Kelley Admissions Committee that you are sincerely interested in direct admission and how your academic and personal experiences have prepared you to thrive at Kelley.

Unsure why you didn’t qualify for automatic direct admission? One or more of the following apply:

You don’t meet the required GPA or test score.
You applied test optional.
You attended more than one high school.*
Your high school does not report GPA on the high school transcript.*
You missed the November 1 application deadline.
Your IU admissions letter indicates “Pre-Business.”

*If your school does not report a six-semester cumulative GPA on your transcript, we will not consider a high school transcript GPA as part of your application review. If you have transferred high schools, please consult with your current high school to understand if a cumulative GPA is calculated including your previous work. Per the information above, if a six-semester cumulative GPA is not included on your transcript, we will not consider a high school transcript GPA as part of your application review.

How to submit a review request

Step 1: Complete your application to IU

Apply to Indiana University, beginning August 1, the fall of your senior year of high school. November 1 is the early action, nonbinding deadline. Nonbinding means that even if you’re accepted, you’re not required to enroll at IU Bloomington.

If you apply after November 1, you will need to submit a review request after you complete the IU application.

Select one of our Kelley undergraduate business majors as your intended major on your IU Bloomington application. This selection isn't permanent—you will likely change your major as you move through the Kelley curriculum. For Common App applicants, you can choose one of 13 Kelley majors listed with "BSB" (Bachelor of Science in Business). This includes “Business Exploratory BSB,” which enables you to explore all Kelley majors.

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Step 2: Create your IU Computing account with your university ID number

Once you apply, you will be invited to your IU Portal where your university ID number will be listed. Use your university ID number to create your IU computing account, which you will use for other important tasks during your admission process, including direct admission review requests.

Please note: The computing account is different than your IU Portal account and the account you created to apply. After creating your IU Computing account, it may take up to five business days before your account is active and you can submit a review request.

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Step 3: Fill out a review request

The review request will autofill your GPA and test score (if applicable), and allow Kelley to access your transcripts. We encourage students to spend about 20 to 30 minutes completing the review request. You will be asked to submit two essays limited to 250 words. No additional materials will be reviewed (i.e., letters of recommendation nor resumes).

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Please be aware the Kelley Admissions Committee is committed to providing a comprehensive review for all students. Therefore, due to the volume of applications, a notification decision may not be provided until April 14, 2025.

Questions?

Refer to our Kelley direct admission and review request FAQ.

Review request for direct admission to the Kelley School of Business

How to submit a review request

Step 1: Complete your application to IU

Step 2: Create your IU Computing account with your university ID number

Step 3: Fill out a review request

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