GMAT Scores Should Get Primary Focus

When preparing to apply to an online or campus based MBA program, the greatest single factor in determining the success of your application will be your GMAT or Graduate Management Admissions Test scores. You will find many resources for helping you study for your GMAT. An abundance of preparation books are available, web sites, blogs, forums, and even GMAT prep classes are also out there to help you.

MBA Program Admission Essays are Very Important

Do not under estimate the importance your admissions essays can play in your acceptance to the online or campus based MBA program of your choice. If your GMAT scores are slightly low, don’t fret and waste precious time and energy on retaking the exam. Instead put this time to better use by focusing on writing good strong admissions essays.

Work Experience is Important to MBA Applications so Don’t Rush

It is a fact that only a few years ago the average work experience possessed by students enrolled in top notch MBA programs was 2 – 3 years. Today the average of full time work experience for MBA students is 5 years.

Offer to Help Fill Out Your MBA Program Recommendation Letters

These letters, perhaps better described as in depth forms, are intensely probing and influential documents. The admissions staff of the MBA program you are applying to take what your recommenders have to say very seriously. The length and intensity of these letters can sometimes result in your employers not giving them sufficient time or attention to be beneficial for you. It is wise for you to offer to aid in the completion of these forms

Last but not least, increase your chances by applying early. Most MBA programs have multiple applicants for every seat available.