MBA Round One application deadlines will be released this summer, but It’s never too early to create your business school application strategy. We’ll share Apply Point's ideal schedule in posts throughout this week.
June 2025
Be all about GMAT / GRE preparation. Take a prep course and/or work with a tutor to prepare for the test.
Reach out to your recommenders. We'd like you to get two letters of recommendation, one from a current supervisor (if possible) and another from a supervisor who can speak to your performance in full-time post-baccalaureate employment.
Visit MBA programs of interest, and gain an understanding of their offerings and how they align with your goals.
Continue keeping a journal. This is repetitive for a reason—never stop doing this. It is so helpful.
July 2025
Take the GMAT or GRE.
Finalize your school list. You want a hearty list of "I could go here" schools and you’ll ultimately want to apply to between six and eight schools.
Move all of your journaled experiences into a brainstorming document.
Update your resume to showcase the results you’ve achieved and impact you’ve had.
August 2025
Request your transcripts—and this includes those from schools abroad.
Start drafting your essays. This is going to take a while. If you blast through them all in one week, you haven't done it right. Give yourself time for outlining, writing, revisions, and re-writing.
Fill out the school applications.
Follow up with your recommenders to ensure that they have plans to submit their Letters of Recommendation prior to the deadlines.