Here are five things you can do NOW to improve your application.
1. Add leadership experience to your application
After a few months at a job, it’s easy to think that there isn’t much you can do to take on additional responsibility. Your MBA applications are a good reason to rethink this approach. Even if you work in a highly structured corporate environment in a role with no managerial duties, there are likely far more opportunities for leadership than you are aware of. The best MBA candidates are always on the lookout—you may not be able to ask your boss for 10 employees to lead, but you CAN start NEW initiatives, you CAN lead social/volunteer efforts, you CAN take on mentoring roles, you CAN run a fundraiser, or organize a department outing. Anything and everything you do helps.
2. Showcase diversity in your application
Often the biggest weaknesses in otherwise good profiles is lack of diversity. We often see great candidates with great CAT/CET score and work experience who are dinged because they lack any interests outside of work and school. If this describes you, NOW is the time to address the problem. Don’t give up just because you haven’t volunteered for the local boys and girls club for 10 years – every little bit helps! Do some community service, take up a hobby, or found a new recreational or service organization. It may not seem like much, but adding 1-2 strong activities, even six months before application, can provide you with fresher, broader experiences for your profile.
3. Go visit the business schools you’re applying to
School visits can be an INCREDIBLE way to get to know the schools you are applying to, while also improving your chances of admission. Visiting is really a fantastic way to start building a network at the school and demonstrate the seriousness of your application. The insights you gain on campus will also allow you write extremely personalized essays that stand out from the crowd. It’s best to visit while school is in session, so this is something you HAVE to start working on now, especially if you’re aiming for an early round.
4. Get started on you application strategy
From understanding your competitiveness, to school selection, to coming up with your overall application strategy, it is never too early to get started. The sooner you get these aspects started, the more time you will have once essay questions are released.
5. Getting started on elements of the application
It may be a bit too early to start writing essays, but there are many elements of the application that you CAN start working on—from your resume to your letters of recommendation, which stay the same from year to year. If you plan to get a letter of recommendation from someone you haven’t seen in a while, now is a good time to reach out and get back in touch.
Don’t wait until the last minute! Start now so that you have more time and flexibility during the application season. Getting started before other applicants is key to getting accepted over them.
ALL THE BEST !
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