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The Ideal MBA Application Timeline

Applying to business school is certainly not something to be taken lightly or put off until the last minute! It is a significant decision, and the process is time-consuming, but earning your MBA has the potential to provide meaningful returns, both financially and personally. In this article, we will walk you through the full MBA … Read More  

Round 1 Deadlines Are Coming: Are You Ready?

Ticktock, ticktock, ticktock. With a little over one month to go until the Round 1 deadlines for business school applications, many of you might be thinking, “Am I ready to apply? Will I be able to hit those deadlines?” For some, the answer might be obvious, varying from “Of course I’m ready! My applications have … Read More  

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Round 1 vs. Round 2 vs. Round 3: When Should I Apply?

At most top business schools, aspiring MBAs apply in one of three application rounds: Round 1 in September or October, Round 2 in January, and Round 3 in March or April. As an applicant, you might be wondering, When is the ideal time for me to apply? Round 1 is generally considered the best one … Read More  

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mbaMission Admissions Director Panel: The Season Is Now Wide Open!

On Thursday, May 21, mbaMission joined forces with Manhattan Prep to host an online Q&A session with admissions directors from five leading business schools: Columbia Business School (CBS), the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, the Yale School of Management, the MIT Sloan School of Management, and the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. … Read More  

April 13 Admissions Panel: Directors Discuss the New Round 3

New and extended Round 3 deadlines? GMAT and GRE waivers? Taking the GRE—and soon the GMAT—at home? What does it all mean? The novel coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic is changing the MBA admissions cycle, and as a result, admissions officers are offering flexibility as they seek to attract more late-round applicants. It is not too late to … Read More  


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