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MBA Application Timeline
Pulling the different pieces of the application together requires you to be on
top of things from the beginning. The timeline below indicates what you need to
be tracking throughout the application process, and when you need to complete
the various components to respect the first or second round deadlines. As you
prepare your application to business school, pay particular attention to the
elements of the application on which you can still have an impact.
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March |
Request application from your schools of interest. Participate in the world MBA tour or visit school websites. |
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April |
Prepare for the GMAT.
It can take between 1 and 6 months to prep, depending on your initial level. |
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May-June |
Define your goals and objectives for doing an MBA; Brainstorm on your essays
and determine your achievements, strengths and weaknesses. |
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July |
Seek
recommenders. Discuss your application and remind them of your achievements,
provide them with a draft of your application as a guide for consistency,
establish clear and reasonable deadlines for completion , and give them a
call after three or four weeks to find out how the letters are progressing. |
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August |
Request your undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Allow at east two months. |
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September |
Take the GMAT (and TOEFL, if applicable) not later than October if you apply for first round. Also, have GMAT scores sent to the
schools. |
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October-November |
Complete
your essays. Have friends and colleagues whose opinions you value re-read
for an honest evaluation. You can also consider working with a professional
admission counselor to sharpen the focus of your work. |
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November to January |
Mail all
completed applications or submit your application online. If by postal mail,
allow time to arrive by the school deadline (postmarks don't count)
and keep photocopies for your records (for
interview). |
The bottom line, prepare early, and be well organized. The earlier you complete your application the better your chances of admission. |
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