MBA admissions experts and school officials discussed how to avoid common application mistakes. From disorganized resumes to poorly written personal statements, there are a number of mistakes an applicant can make when applying to business school. With some guidance, though, they can avoid these pitfalls and stand out from other prospective students
Many applicants turn to admissions experts for help and advice on which admissions round to enter, how to get strong letters of recommendation and what to say during an admissions interview.
A group of business school admissions experts and school officials gathered​ on Twitter to discuss how prospective students can put together a winning application. Participants included representatives from the School of Management at Yale University, the admissions consulting group The MBA Exchange, University of Minnesota—Twin Cities' Carlson School of Management and the MBA admissions organization The Art of Applying.
Admissions experts and school officials shared advice for putting together a strong b-school application.
When should students start MBA applications?
How can MBA applicants decide in which round to apply?
What are smart ways to explain a low GMAT score or GPA?
How can applicants decide whether to retake the GMAT before applying?
What are some common mistakes applicants make when writing a personal statement?
Who should applicants not seek advice from for their personal statement?
When is it OK for applicants to use a personal statement for multiple schools?
When should applicants send in optional essays?
What common mistakes do applicants make when seeking letters of recommendation?
Should applicants ever send in more than the required number of letters?
What common mistakes do MBA applicants make on their resume?
How can applicants explain a gap on their resume?
Where’s the best place in an application to discuss current or past leadership roles?
By U.S.News
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