{"id":21357,"date":"2013-10-28T13:52:48","date_gmt":"2013-10-28T20:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=21357"},"modified":"2013-10-28T13:52:48","modified_gmt":"2013-10-28T20:52:48","slug":"4-goals-of-an-mba-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/4-goals-of-an-mba-application\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Goals of an MBA Application"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Goal\"<\/a>Do you want to get into a top MBA program<\/a>? (Silly question: Of course you do. You wouldn\u2019t be reading this post if you didn\u2019t.)<\/p>\n

Make sure your application fulfills each of these goals, and you\u2019ll be much better positioned to gain the acceptance you deserve.<\/p>\n

In your application you need to demonstrate that you:<\/p>\n

1. Can do the work.<\/strong> You\u2019ll normally accomplish this goal with your undergrad transcript and your test scores, which should ideally be at or above averages. However, averages are what they are because people get accepted with below average numbers<\/a>. A high test score (at or above 80%) can mitigate low grades. A high GPA might offset a low test score. The nature of your experience demonstrates smarts. Finally, LORs can also help show that you can handle the work.<\/p>\n

2. Know WHY you want this MBA and HOW you intend on using it.<\/strong> What are your goals<\/a>? Given your past experiences (professional and non-professional) PLUS an MBA from your target b-school, will you be able to achieve your objectives?<\/p>\n

3. Have what the school seeks qualitatively.<\/strong> This is more than just being able to do the work. What is the school\u2019s mission? The school\u2019s values? The school\u2019s strengths? You need to prove that their mission is your mission as well.<\/p>\n

4. Will contribute distinctively to the classroom and to the community.<\/strong> When have you made a difference in the past? What distinctive and valuable experiences have you had? How will you make an impact<\/a>? What special perspective will you bring to the class?<\/p>\n

Do you want more details about how to optimize your application for acceptance? Hear more about these four application goals and how to achieve these goals in Wharton\u2019s application when you attend Accepted\u2019s upcoming webinar, What's Right with Wharton (and How to Get In)<\/em><\/a>, which will take place on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 10 AM PT \/ 1 PM EST \/ 5 PM GMT<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Reserve your spot for What's Right with Wharton (and How to Get In)<\/em> now<\/a>!
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