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Tips for International Candidates Applying to Top US MBA Programs
January 10, 2025
International candidates submit more than half of MBA applications, yet the international student population across the top 20 US MBA programs is roughly 35%. Do the math—it is super competitive. If you are an international candidate, here are ten things to consider as you prepare to submit your MBA applications: 1. Timing Most top MBA programs have…
Am I Too Young for an MBA?
November 26, 2024
Many people start thinking about applying to MBA programs when they have only one to two years of post-undergrad work experience, which is under or at the low end of the three- to eight-year experience range that 80% of applicants have when they matriculate. MBA programs are seeking people who can be productive contributors in…
MBA Application Timing: Should You Apply in Round 1 or Round 2?
August 29, 2024
Over the next two weeks, we will hit the Round 1 MBA submission deadlines for Harvard Business School, Wharton, Michigan Ross, London Business School, Stanford GSB, Yale SOM, INSEAD, Northwestern Kellogg, Columbia Business School, and Berkeley Haas. In addition, UVA Darden and Duke Fuqua have Early Action deadlines within the week. And before the end of September,…
When Should I Apply to Business School?
May 29, 2024
As top business schools start to release their application deadlines and essay questions, a common question we at Stratus hear is “When should I apply?”—or more specifically, “In which round should I apply?” Most schools have three rounds of MBA application deadlines: generally in September/October (Round 1 [R1]), early January (Round 2 [R2]), and April…
How Long Does It Really Take to Build an MBA Application?
October 17, 2023
Most of our clients ask us, “How long does it take to put an MBA application together?” This is a great question—and one that you should consider seriously. However, there’s a different answer for every client. Therefore, in this blog post, I intend to help you build your personal business school application timeline. To start,…
Understanding the Law School Application Cycle
June 2, 2023
When to Apply Timing is an often overlooked—but quite impactful—consideration when applying to law school. Most schools review applications on a rolling basis (i.e., in the order they are received), which means that submitting your application early is in your best interest: as the incoming class fills up, open seats come at a premium because…
What You Need to Know About Law School Application Deadlines
September 6, 2022
Because law schools use a rolling admissions cycle, applicants often find it daunting to figure out each school’s application deadline—and what to do if they miss it! “Hard” versus “Soft” Deadlines With the rolling nature of law school admissions, candidates submit applications over many months, and schools will accept applications on a space-available basis late into the application cycle. This pushes most schools to…
How Many Business Schools Should I Apply To?
June 17, 2022
At this stage of your MBA journey, you might be interested in a long list of schools. However, as MBA programs release their application essays, you’ll want to whittle your list down to a manageable number. What that number should be is a personal decision—there isn’t a “right” number for everyone. But before we discuss…