Blog: Archive for the “Application Tips” Category

We at mbaMission try to encourage business school candidates to get as much “noise” out of the way as possible before they begin working on their official application(s) and essays, even several months in advance. We want applicants to have the freedom to reflect on their experiences, formally and thoroughly brainstorm, choose ideas, prepare outlines, … Read More  

Before we can offer any guidance on whether submitting your business school application in Round 3 is a good idea or not, we need to clarify some terminology. Business schools typically have three rounds of application submission deadlines: Round 1 is usually in September or October, Round 2 in January, and Round 3 in March … Read More  

When our clients are trying to decide which of our Senior Consultants to work with on their MBA applications, they often ask, “Should I pick someone who has worked in a business school admissions office before?” We like to answer this question using an analogy. A food critic is someone who is skilled at evaluating … Read More  

Before you commit to buying any product or service, you should always test it out first. A commitment-free “practice run” will inform your decision and help you feel confident that you are making a worthwhile and rewarding investment. (Frankly, this is exactly why test drives, real estate tours, and trial subscriptions exist!) We at mbaMission … Read More  

In our first episode of The mbaMission Podcast for 2025, mbaMission’s Harold Simansky, Jeremy Shinewald, and Jessica Shklar share their takeaways from the 2024 MBA application season and make predictions for the upcoming application season. They discuss such topics as macro trends related to the economy, the impact of AI on business school admissions, and … Read More