10 Steps To A Successful MBA Application

Nupur Gupta of Crack The MBA explains what you need to prioritize as you get your MBA application ready

8. Writing your essays

This takes place over three to six months.

Next to tests, this is probably the most time-consuming aspect of your MBA applications.

The more time you can spend on your essays, the greater the opportunity for you to ensure you submit high quality materials. Having carefully built up your profile and taken time for introspection will make this step flow more smoothly.

9. Sort out your recommendations

This takes place over three to six months.

These can often cause anxiety due to the dependence on a third person.

Obtaining strong recommendations requires a high level of project and relationship management abilities.

The sooner you enroll your recommenders into your success, the greater your ability to avoid unpleasant surprises. Most schools ask for recommendations from current supervisor.

Therefore, starting the process early would also enable you to allow for succession planning within the organization.