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Over the next two weeks, we will hit the Round 1 MBA submission deadlines<\/strong><\/a> for Harvard Business School, Wharton, Michigan Ross, London Business School, Stanford GSB, Yale SOM, INSEAD, Northwestern Kellogg, Columbia Business School, and Berkeley Haas. In addition, UVA Darden and Duke Fuqua have Early Action deadlines within the week. And before the end of September, applications are due at NYU Stern, Cornell Johnson, Chicago Booth, Dartmouth Tuck, and MIT Sloan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may be asking yourself, \u201cShould I apply to my top-choice MBA programs in Round 1 or wait until Round 2?\u201d Although the standard response might be \u201cIt depends,\u201d inevitably, you should apply in the round in which you can put forth the strongest possible application. Furthermore, if you are up for a promotion or working on a project that will wrap up in October or November, you might be a stronger applicant in Round 2\u2014in which case, you should probably wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are unsure whether you\u2019re ready for Round 1, here are a few tips to help you make that decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is your GMAT\/GRE score where it needs to be?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Despite your best efforts, at this point, your test score may not be at the level you think you can attain. If this is the case, you should wait so you can apply with your best test score\u2014because you need to be the strongest business school candidate possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How far from perfect are your essays?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The acceptance rate at the top ten US business schools is roughly 15%. In real terms, this means that not only do you need the scores, the GPA, and the work experience to get accepted\u2014you need a great story about who you are, what your goals and aspirations are, and why business school is the right next step for you. Have you written this story? If you hesitate in answering \u201cYes,\u201d then it\u2019s best to hold your application until you have something pretty close to perfect. See Stratus\u2019s \u201cSix Keys to Successful MBA Application Essays<\/strong><\/a>\u201d for guidance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know the school?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As deadlines approach, one thing that often falls by the wayside is the school-specific research required to write powerful application essays\u2014not just \u201cWhy an MBA?,\u201d but \u201cWhy an MBA at this particular program?\u201d The result is frequently a cut-and-paste job where applicants submit essentially the same essay to different schools with only marginal changes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the essays you are considering submitting. If an essay is appropriate for ANY school, then you should probably apply in Round 2. Take your time to do your research, connect with students and alumni<\/a>, and really understand the nuances of one program versus another\u2014and then communicate appropriately. MBA programs want to know not only that they are the right fit for you, but also that you are the right fit for them. See Stratus\u2019s f<\/strong><\/a>ree <\/strong><\/a>g<\/strong><\/a>uides<\/strong><\/a> for more advice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have time for the small stuff?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Frequently, the small, easy-to-miss things are what turn good applications into bad applications. Do you have time to conduct a final read on your essays and the short answer questions at the same time so you can pick up on any duplication? What about proofreading? Good proofreading includes printing out a final version of the application and painstakingly reading it through to find the truly dumb stuff\u2014and dumb stuff exists! Ask me about the applicant who noted that he was born in Iwoa instead of Iowa on the first page of his application!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good application ends with a slow descent, not a crash landing. It\u2019s better to take a deep breath and submit a really good application for Round 2 than to deliver a \u201crough and ready\u201d version in Round 1 that doesn\u2019t reflect your best effort. The latter approach won\u2019t get you admitted to a top business school\u2014and isn\u2019t that what your application effort is all about?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about your situation, reach out to a member of our admissions counseling team for a free consultation<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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