Ep 33 | How Early Should You Start the MBA Application Process?

Business school applications typically open in late spring or early summer -- but when should you actually start preparing your MBA candidacy? Earlier than you might think! In this episode of the mbaMission Podcast, Harold Simansky, Jeremy Shinewald, and Gavriella Semaya discuss the many components of MBA applications and the importance of starting the process early. They share sample timelines and outline the work you should be doing to build your MBA candidacy one year, two years, or even 3-5 years before you apply to business school.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Long-term planning for MBA applications
• 2:20 Deferred MBA applicants
• 7:54 Preparing for MBA applications 3-5 years in advance
• 9:48 Preparing for MBA applications 2 years in advance
• 15:39 Preparing for MBA applications 1 year in advance
• 18:37 Standardized testing for business school
• 21:31 Business school recommendations
• 22:41 MBA application short answers
• 24:31 How to manage a short MBA application timeline
• 26:50 Should you apply to business school in Round 3?
• 28:52 Deciding between Round 1 and Round 2
• 31:59 The importance of business school research