Each admissions season, many candidates receive a response from MBA admissions committees that can sometimes be far more frustrating than a rejection: “You have been placed on our waitlist.” What should you do when your status is uncertain?
We recently discussed part-time MBA programs as an option for candidates who are unsure of whether a full-time program is the right choice for them. MBA candidates looking to broaden their business school choices could also consider European programs. Although many applicants who are competing for places at the top U.S. business schools are well aware of the strengths of the MBA programs at INSEAD and London Business School, even more options are available beyond these two, including IESE, ESADE, Oxford (Saïd), and Cambridge (Judge). These four schools in particular have been aggressively playing “catch-up” with their better-known brethren by raising funds and dedicating them to scholarships and to enhancing their global brands. Other candidates may also be aware that IMD offers a boutique MBA program with remarkable international diversity, highly regarded academics, and a strong reputation with international employers.
Applicants targeting Round 2 MBA deadlines in January are entering one of the most demanding phases of the business school application cycle. Over the next six to eight weeks, these candidates will be busy finalizing their school lists, refining their goals, drafting and revising multiple essays, updating their resumes, securing recommendations, and preparing for interviews.
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“I had an internship from June to August of 2024. Will the admissions committee count it as work experience?”
“I was running a lab during my Master’s program—is that part of my total number of months of work experience?”
“I ran a small business that ultimately failed—will I get credit for my time as an entrepreneur?”
With most Round 2 MBA application deadlines not quite here yet, you still have (some) time to sharpen up your candidacy for business school. In this post, we share advice on how to increase your odds of being accepted to your target MBA program(s).
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