help needed in application process

[Pratish.Tiwari]

Dear experts,
I belong to a non commerce/business background, and will be appearing for the GMAT this May, since Ill have my GMAT score by then so, when would be the best time for me to apply for the MBA program. (I wish to apply early).Pls guide me through what odds & ends that have to be taken care of, while I prepare towards the application.

[Sophia007]

This will depend on what schools are you interested in? US schools application starts at a different time for international students, while European schools have a different deadline.

[Jon@Admissionado]

Having your GMAT done by May is GREAT! Because as you know first round for most schools, US and European are around Sept/Oct/Nov of this year. With your GMAt in your pocket, you will be able to come up with a strategy based on your GMAT score and an evaluation of your chances. In fact it also leaves you enough time to retake the GMAT if you feel like you haven't reached your full potential.

In about early June the schools begin to release their essay questions, and then it's time for you to don that thinking cap, and start working on your applications which is a long, tough, and time consuming process, especially if you do it right.