What are MBA Programs Really Looking for In Applicants

Veritas Prep  recently hosted a free webinar about Improving Your MBA Application Odds. Read on for a recap of some of the highlights. How admissions officers evaluate MBA applicants Admissions officers start by evaluating your academic ability and your professional experience. To evaluate an applicant’s academic ability, they’ll look at your GMAT score and your undergraduate GPA. To evaluate an applicant’s professional experience, they’ll look at how  much  post-undergraduate work experience you have, but it’s not just about the quantity, they’ll also be evaluating the quality. The roles you have held, the level of responsibility youve been given, the projects you have worked on, promotions received, the impact you have had. Then there’s everything else your career goals, why do you want an MBA, why do you want to attend that program, what will you contribute to the program. Some programs are interested in understanding who you are as a person, how you think and what drives you. A lot of applicants will have the same GMAT score as you or there may be a lot of applicants who have similar work experiences, but it’s the everything else that will differentiate you and help you stand out in the crowded and competitive applicant pool. Improving your chances of admission In order to improve your chances of admission, you must make yourself as strong an applicant as you can in these various areas. In addition, you must present as strong an application as you can. Note: there is a difference between being a strong applicant and presenting a strong application. You give yourself the best chance of admission if you do both. Let’s start by talking about the GMAT because your GMAT score is super important. On one hand: your GMAT score is only one piece of your application. On the other hand: While a high GMAT score alone will not get you in, a low GMAT score can keep you out. So in order to improve your chances of admission, do everything in your power to get the best score you’re capable of. Once you’ve done that, move on to doing great in other areas of your application. In the webinar, a member of the audience asked:Can you increase the gmat score by more than 50 points? Or is that usually not seen?It’s definitely possible to increase your score by more than 50 points.  Veritas Prep students who complete the entire program improve their GMAT score by an average of 140 points. Our outstanding instructors and curriculum have helped thousands. You can also work with one of our tutors who can address your individual needs with personalized help. Those are just some of the topics we discussed during the webinar. If you’d like to learn more you can watch the video or give us a call at (800) 962-2069 to speak with an MBA admissions expert. You can also  fill out this quick form  to schedule a free MBA consultation, where well review your applicant profile and give you actionable advice for your unique situation. At Veritas Prep, weve helped over 300,000 people take the GMAT, apply to their dream schools, and get admitted. Contact us today to find out how we can help you.