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Are You Ready For Round 1 Deadlines?
With the first round 1 deadline in 3 weeks, it is time to check on your progress and make sure your applications are on track and solid.For some, waiting until round 2 may be the way to go if you are not quite ready.
Unsure if your applications are ready? Here are 5 questions to ask yourself.
Do you have a well-articulated personal story?
- Is your story clear? Does the reader walk away knowing who you are and what matters to you?
- Are the stories consistent throughout all of the application components? Your resume, essays, short answer questions and letters of recommendation should all include the same general message. Any inconsistencies are an instant red flag!
Is it clear WHY you want an MBA?
- Have you thought out and articulated why you want an MBA? To get promoted or to gain business skills are NOT good reasons.
- While not all schools ask this question directly, all candidates should be able to explain (either in the essay or in the interview if given the chance) the skills and experiences they hope to gain from an MBA and how they will help them attain their career goals.
Does your application include specific information about the target school?
- Make sure that your essays include school specifics where appropriate, such as unique classes, programs, professors, etc. that you are interested in.
- Admissions committee members read thousands of essays every yearand it is easy for them to determine who is genuinely interested in a school andwho crafted a generic essay. Try to connect your background and interests to the things you would like to do on campus so there is a bit of personality.
Are your letters of recommendation strong enough?
- One of the most overlooked areas of the application is the LOR section. Even if your recommenders are not comfortable sharing their letters, there are steps you should take to ensure quality.
- It is important to go over your complete story with your recommenders so that they can write letters that help to corroborate that story.
- If your goals or story have changed as you went through the application phase, make sure to update your recommenders.
Are your essays strong enough?
- Do you find yourself re-reading paragraphs because you do not see how they fit into the essay?
- It is a good idea to have someone else read your essays.Ask someone who is not extremely familiar with what you do on a daily basis. This will help to ensure you are talking about your experiences with the right level of detail for someone outside of your industry.
- Is each essay telling the reader something about you? While a story can often add to or even make a great essay, the goal of every essay is to convince the admissions committee that you will add value on campus (and beyond). Make sure every essay sends a message about what you have to add and think about how they all connect with each other.
Remember, if you have any doubts about your applications while reading these tips,Personal MBA Coachis willing to be your guide.Founded by a Wharton and MIT graduate,Personal MBA Coachregularly helps applicants navigate their applications each year and is the #4 ranked admissions consultant on Poets & Quants.Personal MBA Coach's 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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