{"id":1438,"date":"2017-12-11T18:49:59","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T18:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/mba-admissions-the-essay-and-application\/"},"modified":"2019-07-15T15:35:38","modified_gmt":"2019-07-15T21:35:38","slug":"mba-admissions-the-essay-and-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/mba-admissions-the-essay-and-application\/","title":{"rendered":"MBA Admissions: The Essay and Application"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s an understatement to say that\u00a0MBA admissions\u00a0can be a complex process, so preparing\u00a0<a href=\"\/articles\/graduate-degrees\/mba-admission-application-together\">your\u00a0application<\/a> well &#8212; and writing a superb MBA admissions essay &#8212; may make all the difference when it comes to getting accepted at your dream school. If you want those admission officers competing against each other for your enrollment, master the special combination of timing, self-analysis, honesty, and accuracy.<\/p>\n<h2>The main parts of the MBA admissions application:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/articles\/graduate-degrees\/mba-admission-tips-essay\">MBA admissions essay<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Test scores<\/li>\n<li>Transcripts and resume<\/li>\n<li>Letters of recommendation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.essayedge.com\/blog\/index.php\/2014\/essayedge\/essayedge-interview-prep-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MBA interview<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>MBA schools are looking for:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Business leadership traits<\/li>\n<li>Strong academic profile<\/li>\n<li>GMAT scores<\/li>\n<li>Work history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Based on these criteria, tailor your application so that it represents you in the best light. Highlight leadership roles you have taken in the past and make sure that the schools you apply to know how well you did as an undergraduate. Spend time to prepare for the GMAT by taking some practice tests and brushing up on your skills.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, successful MBA admissions requires preparation and communication.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s an understatement to say that\u00a0MBA admissions\u00a0can be a complex process, so preparing\u00a0your\u00a0application well &#8212; and writing a superb MBA admissions essay &#8212; may make all the difference when it comes to getting accepted at your dream school. 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