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7 Steps to MBA Acceptance in 2018

Step #1: Determine Your Goals

Why are goals important?
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What is your immediate post-MBA goal?

Industry:

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Other important characteristics:

What are your long-term goals?

How can you refine your goals?

What should you ask during an information interview?

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Step #2: Evaluate Your Qualifications & Fit

What are the basic areas to analyze?

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How can you show academic ability?

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What do schools look for when evaluating your work experience?

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What are some of the personal qualities schools value?

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What does fit mean?

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Step #3: Research & Choose the Right Schools

What should you consider when doing your research?

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What are some resources to help you find the right schools to apply to?
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Which schools should you apply to? (Think of Lindas Venn diagram.)

Step #4: Improve Areas That Need Improving

How can you work to mitigate weaknesses?

Low GPA?
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GMAT/GRE?
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Work experience?
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Lack of Activities/Demonstrated desirable personal qualities?

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Step #5: Plan Ahead for Your Essays

What are some things you can do now, before the questions are out?
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Step #6: Work On Your Resume

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Step #7: Talk to Your Recommenders

What should you ask them?

What will you offer to give them?

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What are the seven steps to a successful MBA application?

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