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Personal MBA Coach's 7 Week Plan
It may be hard to believe but we are seven weeks from the first MBA application deadline. Read Personal MBA Coach's advice on how to best use the next ~ two months!
If you followed our earlier 4-month plan, let me remind you where you should be for July and August:
July:
- Edit, edit, edit:This is the time to ensure your essays are perfected! Most essays will require multiple drafts so plan accordingly.
- Attend The MBA Tour:The MBA Tour is a great way to meet with multiple admissions representatives simultaneously. While this years tour is underway, there are still a few more opportunities to attend Personal MBA Coachs Top 10 MBA Application Pitfalls in the following cities:
New York City: Saturday, July 20
Washington DC: Thursday, July 25
- Network with alumni and current students:Look for alumni and current students in your networks and schedule time for quick chats. The more you know about a school, the easier it will be to target your applications. Of course, there can be too much of a good thing so do not go overboard here.
August:
- Fill out your applications:Allow time for these short answer questions. The applications themselves can be quite detailed so do not save these extra questions for the last minute.
- Proof:We do not recommend doing any major work in the last few weeks before submission. Substantial last-minute changes can often be rushed and lead to mistakes. Instead, take the time to carefully proof all of your application materials. Be sure to enlist a second or third reader as it is difficult to spot errors in something you have read many times.
- Ensure your LORs are all set:Check-in with your recommenders and make sure they have all of the information they need. Gently remind them of the upcoming dates to avoid any last-minute crunches.
However, if you are just getting started, read below for our advice on how to get back on track:
Your first step should be to finalize your school list and your testing plans.If you have not yet taken the GMAT/GRE or have yet to achieve your target score, you should schedule your test ASAP. Similarly, now that essentially all schools have released their deadlines and essays for class of 2022 hopefuls, you want to be in a position to start drafting as soon as you can. If you have not finalized your school lists, that should be priority number 1.
Do online research, speak to current students or alumni within your networks and attend any school events or tours near you. There may not be adequate time to plan a campus visit before you apply, but do not let this deter you from applying this year if the time is right for you.
Next, you should be selecting your recommenders, immediately.I have written extensively onselectingandpreparingyour recommendersin case you need help deciding whom to ask or what information to provide them. Remember, well thought out letters take time and your recommenders are busy; do not wait any longer to ask them.
Finally, WRITE, WRITE, WRITE.First, get your thoughts on paper. Think through your career goals, why you want an MBA, what you hope to learn from the program and what makes you unique. Also, all applicants will need an MBA resume (more on this here) which can often be a great place to start this process. It will force you to take stock of everything you have accomplished and get you to start thinking of possible things to include throughout your applications.
Remember, most accomplishments from your resume will not fit into your essays and this is to be expected. Then begin drafting one question at a time. I advise you to begin with the easiest schools or questions as your writing will improve throughout the process. However, if your timing is very tight, start with the application that is due the soonest!
Do not forget to leave plenty of time to answer the short answer questions in the application and to proofread.Whenever possible, avoid writing during the last week or two and get someone unfamiliar with your work to proof your application.
Need personal support? Founded by a Wharton and MIT graduate,Personal MBA Coachregularly helps applicants navigate their applications each year.As the #4 ranked admissions consultant on Poets & Quants, our comprehensive support includes mock interviews with a team of former M7 interviewers and customized GMAT/GRE tutoring with tutors who scored in the 99th percentile.
Personal MBA Coachhas been guiding candidates through all aspects of the MBA application process for over 11 years with a 96% success rate. Call us today at +1 617-645-2424 or email[email protected]for a free consultation on your profile along with how we can help make your MBA dreams a reality!
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