{"id":32972,"date":"2016-05-04T10:09:47","date_gmt":"2016-05-04T17:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/30-tips-for-mba-admissions-success-part-3-of-3\/"},"modified":"2016-05-04T10:09:47","modified_gmt":"2016-05-04T17:09:47","slug":"30-tips-for-mba-admissions-success-part-3-of-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/30-tips-for-mba-admissions-success-part-3-of-3\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Tips For MBA Admissions Success \u2013 Part 3 of 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Matt Symonds is a Director of Fortuna Admissions and regular contributor to Forbes. The following is adapted from his original article posted March 31, 2016<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The coaches at Fortuna have put together some MBA application advice, based on years of insider experience working in the admissions offices of the world\u2019s top business schools.<\/p>\n

As the final piece in a 3 part series, here are 10 out of the 30 tips we have compiled for MBA admissions success. To read the other tips, click on Part 1<\/a> or Part 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Extra-curriculars<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cGo for quality not quantity. It\u2019s better to get deeply involved in one thing you\u2019re really passionate about, than to start four new activities simultaneously.\u201d \u2013 Emma Bond, London Business School<\/p>\n

\u201cDevote your time and energy to something that supports your personal purpose in life. Don\u2019t just get involved because it\u2019s an admissions criterion. Do it because it genuinely resonates with who you are, your values, and your sense of purpose.\u201d \u2013 Catherine Tuttle, Duke Fuqua<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t underestimate the importance of your passions outside of work. The 10 years spent training as a ballerina shows dedication and drive, and can help you dance your way to the top of the applicant pile.\u201d \u2014 Melissa Jones, INSEAD<\/p>\n

Letters Of Recommendation<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWork on developing a relationship with your recommenders now so that when you ask them for a recommendation they are inclined to do so.\u201d \u2014 Michel Belden, Wharton<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t assume that your recommenders know what they are doing. Details, depth and insight add value; generalisations and do not. Help them to help you.\u201d \u2013 Caroline Diarte Edwards, INSEAD<\/p>\n

Interviews<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a misconception that schools are looking for perfect candidates, when in fact schools are looking for candidates with the right fit.\u201d \u2013 Malvina Miller Complainville, Harvard Business School<\/p>\n

\u201cPractice, practice, practice! Have great examples to hand and a clear story, ensuring you tell the interviewer what you did do, not what you would do.\u201d \u2013 Nicola Sandford, INSEAD<\/p>\n

\u201cPrepare your key selling points and stories ahead of time, and go into the room feeling confident that they wanted you there, and enthusiastic about the prospect of joining the school\u2019s community.\u201d \u2013 Malvina Miller Complainville, Harvard Business School<\/p>\n

Staying On track<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cFocus on what you can do, rather than what you cannot undo. A brand-new start is not an option, so put your energy into a brand-new ending.\u201d \u2013 Brittany Maschal, Wharton<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen tackling the most challenging areas of your MBA application, get up early in the morning and be sure to complete these first!\u201d \u2014 Nonie Mackie, INSEAD<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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