I have been asked several times about whats required for an MBA applicant and by when. While I think every application should be doing a thorough reserach and acoming up a detailed list and plan, I have prepared a rough list to get one started. Please take this with a grain of salt as I applied almost 3 years back and I am writing this from memory.
June - July
- Research schoolsread blogs
- Get insight into different programs/best fit
- Introspect - Why MBA, What after, is this the best choice, which regions?
- Contact bloggers/current students to get thoughts clear, get better insight
- Read MBA application books
- GMAT/TOEFL prep
Aug
- GMAT done
- TOEFL done
- Recommenders lined up
- transripts secured
- School list complete
- Spreadsheet with requirements by school
- Initial answers written down - Why MBA - What do you plan to do immediately after - Why schools - Short and long term goals - Strength and weaknesses - resume - Prep on 1- minute narrative
- Sign up for MBA roadshows, school admission events
Sep-Oct
- Visits - Round 1 and 2 schools
- Networking with current students and alumni/Admission events
- Round 1 (Essays, recommendations, Application forms)
Oct End - Round 1 applications complete
Nov-dec
- Networking with current students and alumni
- Round 2(Essays, recommendations, Application forms)
- Round 1 - Interviews
Dec End - Round 2 applications complete
Jan-Feb - Round 2 interviews
Jan-Feb - Round 2 interviews
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