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Early July is about two months before the first <\/span>regular-decision MBA application deadlines<\/b><\/a>. If you\u2019re preparing to apply to business school, you\u2019re likely pretty overwhelmed by all there is to do, but it helps to lay out the tasks in steps to keep all the moving parts together. Here are some things you should do in July:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Revise your essay outlines.<\/b><\/h3>\n

Ideally, you\u2019ve already spent significant time on introspection and self-reflection in preparation for outlining your essays in June. It\u2019s extremely helpful to outline essays before you start writing them in full sentences and paragraphs. Outlines allow you to determine if you\u2019re on the right track before you get too far along wordsmithing and discover you\u2019re off on a tangent.<\/span><\/p>\n

For each school, put all essay prompts and your associated outlines in one document so you can see how they look all together. That\u2019s how admissions committees look at essays. And don\u2019t shove one school\u2019s essay into another school\u2019s prompt. Admissions committees can see through this, and it doesn\u2019t work! See \u201c<\/span>Six Keys to Successful MBA Application Essays<\/b><\/a>\u201d for more essay tips or Senior MBA Admissions Counselor Jennifer Jackson\u2019s 5 minute YouTube video, \u201c<\/span>How to Write a Standout MBA Application Essay<\/span><\/a>\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Revise your short answers.<\/b><\/h3>\n

Each school asks its own short-answer questions, which are separate from the essays and often pertain to your short- and long-term goals. For example, the Stanford GSB includes several mini-essays in its short-answer section\u2014so don\u2019t ignore these until the last minute! It\u2019s helpful to collect everything a school requires in its application and then put all of it into one document. When you\u2019re working on outlines, you should include the short answers as well so you can ensure the content in all parts of your application is complementary and does not overlap.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Continue conducting school research.<\/b><\/h3>\n

Learn about specific classes at each program that can help you reach your goals. Which courses, both core and elective, will allow you to fill the gaps in your knowledge or skills base? What professors at that school are doing cutting-edge research in your field? What resources might there be at the university level\u2014perhaps institutes or centers\u2014that align with your goals, such as a health-care center or a leadership institute? See \u201c<\/span>25 Questions to Ask Students and Alumni While Researching MBA Programs<\/b><\/a>\u201d for more guidance on school research.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this<\/span> four minute video<\/span><\/a>, Stratus Senior MBA Admissions Counselor Melisa Prevost provides questions you can ask MBA students and alumni while you are researching business schools.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Start your online applications.<\/b><\/h3>\n

This is busy work. You can start this now and save yourself a lot of annoyance later. There\u2019s not a Common App for business school, so you\u2019ll have to fill in all your information\u2014including all the jobs you\u2019ve had as well as basic biographical information\u2014for each school\u2019s online application.<\/span><\/p>\n

Start now by making a list of all the extracurricular activities you\u2019ve engaged in dating back to college, including the roles you had in the organizations, a brief line about your responsibilities, and the dates you were involved. If online applications are available, take a break from the challenge of essays and enter your contact information along with any other information that won\u2019t change.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Formally ask for recommendations.<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you don\u2019t work directly with one or both of your recommenders, ideally you\u2019ve been staying in touch and keeping the relationship current with informal meetings, coffees, lunches, etc. July is the time to formally ask for your letters of recommendation, maybe before your recommenders go on a summer vacation. When you make this request, share your goals with your recommenders and highlight your accomplishments at the organization. See \u201c<\/span>Four Steps to a Five-Star MBA Recommendation<\/b><\/a>\u201d for more insight on recommendations.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Write your first draft of essays.<\/b><\/h3>\n

When you are pleased with your outlines for each school\u2019s essay prompts, it\u2019s time to start writing the essays. Write a draft and share it with a trusted advisor who will give you honest feedback. For each school, put all the essays together in one document and compare them against the short answers in the application to ensure there\u2019s not too much overlap and the pieces complement one another.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Create or update your resume.<\/b><\/h3>\n

Admissions committees will likely review your resume for less than one minute, but you can <\/span>craft a resume<\/b><\/a> that grabs their attention and makes a lasting impression. In that short time, they are getting an impression of you as a person, an employee, and a potential student at their school. Also, be sure to keep your resume short and sweet. MBA applicants typically have three to six years of work experience, so there\u2019s no need for your resume to be longer than one page.<\/span><\/p>\n

In less than three minutes, Director of MBA Admissions Susan Cera breaks down what you <\/span>should NOT include in your MBA resume<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have questions about the MBA application process, please reach out to us for a <\/span>free consultation<\/b><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Early July is about two months before the first regular-decision MBA application deadlines. If you\u2019re preparing to apply to business school, you\u2019re likely pretty overwhelmed by all there is to do, but it helps to lay out the tasks in steps to keep all the moving parts together. 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