The Complete Business School Application Guide

Thinking about the MBA? Here’s your business school application guide

Perhaps you’re wondering how to prepare for business school, or you’re unsure if it’s the right choice for you at all. It’s a massive investment of time and money and a big decision to make –  tap into our network and advice from experts and people who have been in your shoes.

Below is a compilation of our advice for aspiring applicants. You’ll find valuable information on everything you need to know, from whether an MBA is a good fit for you to how to ace the MBA interview.

  • Thinking about the mba

    • I think I want an MBA. Wait: do I? (link)

    • [Program] Apply to the MBAchic Mentorship Program (link)

    • [Group] Join the Current Applicants / Prospective Students group (link)

    • [Video] Watch our #MBAchicTakeover series (link)

  • prepping for GMAT and GRE

    Prep for GMAT, GRE or EA

    • Read how others prepared (link)

    • [Video] Deal with any test anxiety (link)

    • [Forum] Participate in GMAT/GRE/EA discussions (link)

    • [Video] GMAT + EA workshop with GMAC (link)

    • Consider the EA exam (link)

  • Building your target list

    • 10 Questions to Ask Yourself: How To Choose The Right Grad School (link)

    • [BSPs] Research business schools (link)

    • Consider program type (link)

    • [Video] School Selection Strategy (link)

    • [Video] Think about scholarships (link)

    • [Video] Think about your borrowing strategy (link)

  • Zoomed in hands working on a laptop

    Pull your app together

    • How to stand out when applying to an MBA program (link)

    • [Video] Craft your MBA story (link)

    • [Resource] Your MBA Application Checklist (link)

    • [Video] Build your recommendation letter strategy (link)

    • [Video] Write your best / strongest essays (link)

    • [Resource] Stay organized, and on top of everything (link)

  • preparing for an MBA interview

    The interview

    • The ultimate MBA Interview prep pack (link)

    • Dress for the interview (link)

  • After hitting submit

    • Thank your recommender (link)

    • Relax; do not stress about things outside of your control (link)

    • Firm up your funding plan (link, link, link)

    • Take your time to decide (link)

    • Join MBAchic and your “Class of” group (link)

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