THE STEP-BY-STEP

TIMELINE
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 BASIC MBA ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
MBA APPLICATION
BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER APTITUDE TEST SCORES (GMAT/GRE/ETC.)
TIMELINE FULL-TIME WORK EXPERIENCE (MIN. 2-3 YEARS) FLUENCY IN ENGLISH (IELTS/TOEFL/ETC.)

1 EVALUATE YOUR PROFILE

13-19 MONTHS BEFORE START OF MBA 5 SELECT BUSINESS SCHOOLS
9-15 MONTHS BEFORE START OF MBA
8 ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW
4-8 MONTHS BEFORE START OF MBA

Specify career goals Prepare well in advance

Why an MBA? Your test scores must be higher than the Practice
Are you ready? average score of the program Know the different interview formats
What type of MBA? Realistic budget and scholarships
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Shortlist up to 5 B-schools

RESEARCH MBA PROGRAMS

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9 POSSIBLE OUTCOMES OF YOUR
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2
3-4 MONTHS BEFORE START OF MBA
13-19 MONTHS BEFORE START OF MBA

APPLICATION FOR A SCHOLARSHIP Rejection

Make a list of measurable selection criteria
Start reviewing MBA programs
6 5-11 MONTHS BEFORE START OF MBA Waiting list
Conditional admission
Check out all types of scholarships Admission
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prepadviser.com/a/schoolprofiles/search/ Make sure you fully meet the criteria Admission with a scholarship

3 PREPARE FOR ADMISSION TESTS

Apply early

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GMAT/GRE 100 hours (3-4 months) to
7 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
4-11 MONTHS BEFORE START OF MBA
Academic transcript
CV/Resume
prepare Test scores
Start early Recommendation letters
TOEFL/IELTS 50 hours (1-2 months) to
prepare Stick to the requirements of each program Essays
Contact the admissions office for any questions Application form
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Start brainstorming the essays
4
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TAKE MBA ADMISSION TESTS
Create an MBA application resume/CV
10-16 MONTHS BEFORE START OF MBA
Your application package should be coherent PREPARE FOR MBA
GRE/GMAT – score valid for 5 years Quality matters ADMISSION
TOEFL/IELTS – score valid for 2 years Submit early

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