{"id":15525,"date":"2026-05-01T09:39:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T13:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/?p=15525"},"modified":"2026-05-01T09:39:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T13:39:12","slug":"six-things-to-do-in-may-while-you-wait-for-mba-essay-prompts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/six-things-to-do-in-may-while-you-wait-for-mba-essay-prompts\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Things to Do in May While You Wait for MBA Essay Prompts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the weather gets nicer and you look forward to summer, it might be harder to focus on your business school applications. There\u2019s so much you can be doing in May to make it easier on yourself in the coming months\u2014so you can enjoy your summer and still be ready for R1 deadlines! Here are some things to focus on this month:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/six-things-to-do-in-may-while-you-wait-for-mba-essay-prompts\/#1_finalize_your_mba_strategy\" >1. Finalize your MBA strategy.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/six-things-to-do-in-may-while-you-wait-for-mba-essay-prompts\/#2_focus_on_your_weaknesses\" >2. Focus on your weaknesses.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/six-things-to-do-in-may-while-you-wait-for-mba-essay-prompts\/#3_continue_to_engage_with_programs\" >3. Continue to engage with programs.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/six-things-to-do-in-may-while-you-wait-for-mba-essay-prompts\/#4_focus_on_gmatgre_preparation\" >4. Focus on GMAT\/GRE preparation.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/six-things-to-do-in-may-while-you-wait-for-mba-essay-prompts\/#5_request_your_transcripts\" >5. Request your transcripts.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/six-things-to-do-in-may-while-you-wait-for-mba-essay-prompts\/#6_decide_where_to_apply_in_round_1\" >6. Decide where to apply in Round 1.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_finalize_your_mba_strategy\"><\/span><b>1. Finalize your MBA strategy.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider your short- and long-term goals and determine whether you NEED an MBA to reach those goals. Start by answering the questions \u201cWhy an MBA?\u201d and \u201cWhy now?\u201d Then think about what you need to gain from an MBA, such as cross-industry exposure, soft skills, leadership skills, and cross-functional exposure. Also, consider some key themes that portray you as a candidate. Are you a creative leader or someone who brings people together to solve problems?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_focus_on_your_weaknesses\"><\/span><b>2. Focus on your weaknesses.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this point, you have likely spoken with your manager and mentors about your MBA aspirations. What constructive feedback have they given you? Make sure that you are taking steps to address that feedback and demonstrate growth. Maybe you need to improve your quantitative profile; if so, find ways to contribute to work projects that involve budgeting or P&amp;L responsibility. Or if you need to develop your leadership profile, identify opportunities to contribute above and beyond your formal job description so it will be easy for your recommenders to characterize you as being ahead of your peers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_continue_to_engage_with_programs\"><\/span><b>3. Continue to engage with programs.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many avenues to learn about MBA programs, you should be resourceful in your business school research. Sign up for emails from every program of interest to you. Attend webinars and \u201cAsk Me Anything\u201d sessions. Much of the content in these channels is well curated. To get a better understanding of what a school values and celebrates, follow its Twitter or Instagram account. Reach out to alumni from your undergrad institution and ask for introductions to students at your target schools who share your interests and goals. Find colleagues who are alumni of programs of interest to you, or seek out representatives who are listed on the school\u2019s website and have expertise in your desired career field. For example, if you\u2019re focused on marketing, find the president of the marketing club at a school you\u2019re targeting and have a conversation to learn more about what the club does and how you might contribute.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_focus_on_gmatgre_preparation\"><\/span><b>4. Focus on GMAT\/GRE preparation.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have a GMAT or GRE score that you\u2019re happy with\u2014or one that falls in the 80% range of the schools you\u2019re targeting\u2014buckle down and study. If you are retaking the test, identify the areas where you need to invest the most effort. Consider hiring a tutor to get targeted assistance. Make sure you understand the differences between at-home tests and those at a test center, as well as any related restrictions, before you set a test date.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_request_your_transcripts\"><\/span><b>5. Request your transcripts.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach out to your undergrad institution to obtain your transcripts so you can upload them to your applications. If you participated in a study abroad program through another university, make sure to get that transcript as well. This is one thing you can check off your to-do list now, so you won\u2019t have to scramble later.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_decide_where_to_apply_in_round_1\"><\/span><b>6. Decide where to apply in Round 1.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a list of three stretch schools, three target schools, and three likely schools. 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