| What type of MBA programs are you applying to? | | | | GMAT score, and work history. Your ideal school list |
| Determining which programs to apply to is an often | | | | should contain: reach schools where you have a slight |
| neglected step in the pre-application process. Some | | | | chance for acceptance, on-par programs that yield a |
| people think that this just happens, but this is not | | | | good chance of acceptance, and safety schools |
| often the case. A clear goal is very necessary for a | | | | which will give near certain acceptances. |
| strong MBA application. Your application should be | | | | If you are looking for methods to bolster your |
| tailored to your individual situation and needs. It is | | | | application status before you hit that submit button, |
| highly recommended that you begin your application | | | | consider improving your GMAT score. The GMAT is |
| with a good idea of how many schools you wish to | | | | the only aspect of the application that offers a fair |
| target. It is generally recommended that students | | | | and uniform comparison across all potential MBA |
| separate their potential schools into three categories: | | | | applicants. It is a relatively common fact that |
| reach, on-par, and safety. Clearly segmenting these | | | | Business schools place great weight on a high GMAT |
| schools before you actually apply will arm you with a | | | | score. In fact, if you peruse through top tier business |
| goal and focused plan to allocate your resources. | | | | school programs, you will find that all of them have a |
| The majority of students aim to target five or 6 | | | | student body with an average of 650+ GMAT score. |
| schools in one application year. Two reach schools, | | | | Thus, if you find yourself seeking to improve your |
| two at the on-par level, and two safety schools. In all | | | | MBA candidacy, consider investing in a worthwhile |
| of your applications, it is important that you choose a | | | | GMAT study program to improve your application |
| school where you are competitive as an applicant. | | | | status. |
| This involves looking at a school's average GPA, | | | | |