which round to apply?

Launched June 18, 2009
This topic has expert replies
Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts
Posts: 42
Joined: Fri Jul 03, 2009 9:52 am
Location: San Jose, CA
Thanked: 2 times

which round to apply?

by rveeraga » Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:52 pm
Which round is better to apply for MBA in general? How will it influence the admission into colleges such as Standford, UC Berkeley, and UC Davis?

Thanks.

User avatar
MBA Admissions Consultant
Posts: 54
Joined: Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:23 am
Thanked: 3 times

by erins » Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:34 pm
Hi -

Based on our experience and conversations with Admissions Directors, the best time to apply is when you are ready and your applications are completed to the very best of your ability. There is very little if any difference in selectivity between the first and second application rounds.

Of course, if you are in a position to apply in round 1, then by all means, earlier is better. The class is a blank slate and the Admissions Committees are fresh and ready to go! Further, you may have some decisions before your round 2 applications are due. Thus, you can tailor your school list accordingly. However, rushing an application to get it in for round 1 is not advisable.

I hope this helps.
Regards,
Erin
Erin Schuhmacher, MBA
Senior Consultant

Our Mission is Your Mission

mbaMission

www.mbamission.com
646-485-8844
Skype: MBA Mission

Read the mbaMission Guides (12 individual school titles)
Visit the mbaMission Blog
Follow mbaMission on Visit the mbaMission Twitter