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Although deferred admissions programs differ, the gist is that if undergraduate students know they will need an MBA degree to achieve their goals, they can secure admission to a leading business school before graduating and then work for two to five years (depending on the program) before beginning their MBA studies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For students eligible for deferred admission, getting the GMAT\/GRE process out of the way while studying is still second nature <em>and<\/em> securing a spot in an MBA program while still in school is a great idea. For business schools, deferred admissions programs are a way to lock in the best talent early. Like the full-time, two-year MBA programs at the top schools, these early acceptance programs are extremely competitive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is a list of leading MBA programs that offer early acceptance, along with their eligibility criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hbs.edu\/mba\/admissions\/application-process\/college-students-2-2\"><strong>Harvard Business School 2+2 Program<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Harvard\u2019s 2+2 Program was one of the first deferred admissions programs and is the most well-known. It is open to college seniors and to master\u2019s students who began pursuing an advanced degree right after completing their undergraduate degree and who want to work for at least two years before beginning their MBA studies. 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Applications are due April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/som.yale.edu\/programs\/mba\/admissions\/silver-scholars-program\"><strong>Yale&nbsp;School of Management Silver Scholars Program<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yale\u2019s program, which is open to college seniors, differs a bit from those of other top programs in that students enter Yale directly after their undergraduate studies. Silver Scholars complete their MBA in three years. Students take Yale\u2019s required curriculum in the first year, complete an extended internship during the second year, and take Yale\u2019s elective courses in the third year. 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Darden\u2019s deferred admission program deadlines are April 22, 2026, and July 15, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academics.business.columbia.edu\/admissions\/mba\/options-deadlines\/dep\"><strong>Columbia Business School Deferred Enrollment Program<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants to Columbia\u2019s program apply during their senior year of undergrad or during a subsequent master\u2019s program. Students then work for two to five years before beginning the MBA program at Columbia. The Deferred Enrollment Program application deadline is April 15, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitsloan.mit.edu\/mba\/deferred-admission\"><strong>MIT Sloan MBA Early<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MBA Early is open to college seniors and graduate students in their final year of studies who enrolled directly after completing their undergrad degree and do not have full-time work experience. 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