MBA Checklist by Mikus Kins

M BA C H E C K L I S T

M I K U S K I N S

R E S E A R C H T H E M BA D E G R E E

Before you decided that you want to get an Masters in Business Administration, make sure you do ample research in what an MBA degree can do for you.

C R E AT E A L I S T O F S C H O O LS

When creating your list of schools, try and tailor it to your specific concentration.

This will allow you to narrow down your options.

Try and pick between 5 to 10 schools.

S T U DY A N D TA K E T H E G M AT S

One of the biggest game changers in a candidates application is the GMAT.

To help improve your score, try enrolling into a prep course such as Veritas, Manhattan Prep, or Kaplan.

A S K F O R R E C O M M E N DAT I O N S

Recommendations can tend to be time consuming

To help with the process, ask a former manager or supervisor a month and a half before the application is due

R E S E A R C H P R E - M BA P R O G R A M S

• Try and see if there are any pre-MBA programs out there.

• Examples: Consortium, MLT, etc.

• These programs tend to increase your chances of getting accepted while also financially aiding you for scholarship.

C O M P L E T E A P P L I C AT I O N

Sign on to your school’s site and begin going through the application process.

The biggest areas that will require your most attention is your resume and your essays.

W O R K O N Y O U R E S S AY S

Make sure you spend the time and effort writing, editing, and revising your essays.

One helpful tip that you should do is incorporating information about the school.

PAY A P P L I C AT I O N F E E A N D S U B M I T

Now comes the waiting game.

If your application is good enough, you will be asked to attend an interview at your school.

I N T E R V I E W

Make sure you are able to internalize your resume in the best possible way.

Know your strengths and weaknesses.

Try doing research on past interview questions.

W A I T I N G GA M E

After your interview comes the waiting game.

Do not be nervous. At this point you have put in your best effort