{"id":15924,"date":"2025-10-01T09:45:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T13:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/?p=15924"},"modified":"2026-03-09T12:44:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:44:48","slug":"october-tips-to-get-you-ready-for-round-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/october-tips-to-get-you-ready-for-round-2-2\/","title":{"rendered":"October Tips to Get You Ready for Round 2 MBA Application Deadlines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As many aspiring MBA students are wrapping up Round 1 applications or anxiously awaiting a coveted interview invite, perhaps you are wondering where to begin! Do not worry. If you use your time wisely, you can complete several applications to submit before&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/mba\/deadlines\/\"><strong>Round 2 MBA deadlines this January<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;Here is what you need to be doing in October to ensure you get there and stay reasonably sane along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Create a test plan.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you already have a GMAT or GRE score that you are happy with, congratulations! If not, standardized testing could be your most important focus this month\u2014or maybe not. Some schools are offering test waivers. If you are considering foregoing the exam, your first task must be to find out if your chosen programs require a standardized test score so you can prepare accordingly. See \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/mba-programs-offering-test-waivers\/\"><strong>MBA Programs Offering Test Waivers in 2025<\/strong><\/a>\u201d for more guidance. Next, determine if it is in your best interest to skip the test. See \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/5-reasons-to-take-an-mba-admissions-test-even-if-its-not-required\/\"><strong>When to Skip the GMAT for Top MBA Programs<\/strong><\/a>\u201d for some helpful tips.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&nbsp;<em>do<\/em>&nbsp;go the testing route, use this month to decide which test you will take\u2014the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/gmat-gre-or-even-ea-which-test-should-i-take\/\"><strong>GMAT, GRE, or EA<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(Executive Assessment)\u2014and schedule your test date.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If English is not your native language, check each MBA program\u2019s requirements for the TOEFL or other test of English language proficiency. You might be surprised that some programs require a test of English as a second language even for some candidates whose undergraduate course of study was entirely in English.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a study plan that you can execute, and study smart!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Establish your strategy.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every MBA program wants to know why you want an MBA and what you plan to do post-MBA. Take time for self-reflection. Relax. Forget that you are considering getting an MBA, and disregard the essay prompts for now. Instead, think about your proudest moments. Which landmark experiences have shaped who you are? What really motivates you? What do you love to do? What do you want to do in the future? Dream big! Your immediate post-MBA goal should be ambitious but achievable based on your experience to date. Your answers to these questions should inform why you need an MBA and what your goals are post-MBA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3.&nbsp;Initiate school exploration.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identify MBA programs that have resources that will address&nbsp;<em>your<\/em>&nbsp;areas for development and move you toward&nbsp;<em>your<\/em>&nbsp;goals. Sign up for newsletters. Register for webinars.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/how-to-find-the-best-business-schools-for-you\/\"><strong>Create a short list of MBA programs<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;that align with your needs and goals.&nbsp;Planning a trip to New York City, Boston, or the Bay Area? Make time to visit campus, take a tour, and, if available, sit in on a class.&nbsp;See \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/five-ways-maximize-mba-campus-visit\/\"><strong>Ten Tips to Maximize the Value of Your MBA Campus Visits<\/strong><\/a>\u201d for more guidance. Perhaps most importantly,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/21-questions-to-ask-students-and-alumni-while-researching-mba-programs\/\"><strong>reach out to current students or alumni<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;so you can connect and dig deeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4.&nbsp;Nurture potential recommenders.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond your current immediate supervisor, who will go to bat for you? Identify several people to serve as an additional recommender. Invite them to lunch, go for a run, or play a round of golf on the weekend to discuss your plans. Not in the same place? Schedule a virtual meeting. Share your goals and get a sense of whether they will support you in your quest to get an MBA. Read our \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/four-steps-to-a-five-star-mba-recommendation\/\"><strong>Four Steps to a Five-Star MBA Recommendation<\/strong><\/a>\u201d for more insight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5.&nbsp;Research and attend targeted events\/weekends.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many MBA programs host special events for groups of potential MBA students they are looking to attract, such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/womens-programs-and-admissions-events-at-top-mba-programs\/\"><strong>women<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-events-for-active-duty-military-and-veterans\/\">military<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/lgbtq-clubs-and-admissions-events-at-top-25-mba-programs\/\"><strong>LGBTQIA+<\/strong><\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/top-mba-programs-diversity-events-for-prospective-students\/\"><strong>under-represented minorities<\/strong><\/a>. These initiatives are a fantastic way to engage with an MBA community and understand your fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6.&nbsp;Get busy work done.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In between thinking deeply and studying for your standardized test, give your brain a break and do some of the busy work. There is no Common App for MBA programs, so you need to create your own. Gather your transcripts. Make a list of your activities from your undergrad years. Write down the honors and awards you have received since you started college. This material will come in handy when you complete applications and create your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/how-to-create-the-best-possible-resume-for-your-mba-application-2\/\"><strong>business school resume<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7.&nbsp;Forget about essays\u2014for now.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although MBA programs have released their essay prompts, do not let those distract you&nbsp;<em>now<\/em>. Focus on your high-level strategy and the narrative you want to share with the admissions committee. Once you have nailed down your strategy and done your research on MBA programs, you need to approach each set of essays (and short answers) individually. There is no \u201cpersonal statement\u201d for business school applications, so don\u2019t attempt to write one essay and rework it for different essay prompts. Trust me\u2014it will not turn out well. 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