This document provides a timeline and steps for applying to an MBA program. It outlines the process from 13-19 months before the program start date including evaluating your profile, selecting schools, and preparing for admission tests. It then details the application process from 9-5 months before starting including applying for scholarships and conducting an admissions interview. Additional resources are provided on the PrepAdviser website for each step of the process.

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2. MBA Application
Timeline
4-11 months before start of MBA
Application for Admission
13-19 months before start of MBA
Evaluate Your Profile
Specify career goals
Why an MBA?
Are you ready?
What type of MBA?
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9-15 months before start of MBA
Select Business Schools
Make a list of measurable selection criteria
Your test scores > average score of the
programme
Realistic budget and scholarships
Research, meet schools, get the facts
Shortlist up to 5 b-schools
10-16 months before start of MBA
Take MBA admission tests
GMAT/GRE – score valid for 5 years
TOEFL/IELTS – score valid for 2 years
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Basic MBA Admission requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Full-time work experience (min. 2-3 years)
Fluency in English
MBA programmes may start in the spring
(January-February) or in the autumn (mid August-
October).
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5-11 months before start of MBA
Application for a Scholarship
Check out all types of scholarships
Make sure you fully meet the criteria
Apply early
Course/individual tutoring + self-study
and practice tests
GMAT/GRE 100 hours (3-4 months) to
prepare
TOEFL/IELTS 50 hours (1-2 months) to
prepare
13-19 months before start of MBA
Prepare for Admission Tests
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3-4 months before start of MBA
Possible Outcomes of Your
Application
Rejection
Waiting List
Conditional Admission
Admission
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“Congratulations!
You have been admitted”
Start early
Stick to the requirements of each b-school
Contact the admissions office for any questions
Select recommenders
Start brainstorming the essays
Create an MBA application resume/CV
Your application package should be coherent
Quality matters
Submit early
SCHOOL CHOICES: GMAT APPOINTMENT: NOTES:
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4-8 months before start of MBA
Admissions Interview
Prepare well in advance
Practice
Know the different formats
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