{"id":47361,"date":"2019-10-30T22:01:41","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T05:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=47361"},"modified":"2019-10-30T22:03:21","modified_gmt":"2019-10-31T05:03:21","slug":"mit-sloan-mba-application-deadlines-and-tips-2019-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/mit-sloan-mba-application-deadlines-and-tips-2019-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"MIT Sloan MBA Application Deadlines and Tips &#8211; 2019-2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIT-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIT.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIT-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MIT-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MIT Sloan School of management has retained cover letter and self-introduction video, for the application season 2019-20. The directions given for the video statement have changed this year. The candidates are also asked to talk about their past experiences and why MIT Sloan is the best place for them to pursue an MBA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitsloan.mit.edu\/mba\/admissions\/how-to-apply\"><strong>Application\nDeadlines:<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the deadlines for the 2019-2020 season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><td>\n  Application\n  Deadline*\n  <\/td><td>\n  Admissions\n  Decision Posted\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Round 1\n  <\/td><td>\n  October 1,\n  2019\n  <\/td><td>\n  December 18,\n  2019\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Round 2\n  <\/td><td>\n  January 21,\n  2020\n  <\/td><td>\n  March 31,\n  2020\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Round 3\n  <\/td><td>\n  April 9, 2020\n  <\/td><td>\n  May 7, 2020\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>*Applications must be\nsubmitted by 3 pm Eastern Time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/mitsloan.mit.edu\/mba#admissions\">MIT\nSloan Admissions Team<\/a>, \u201c MIT Sloan students are informed and responsible\nglobal citizens with the vision, drive, and practical experience to make\nsignificant contributions to their organizations and to the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, with this in mind let us take\na look at how to tackle the various components of the MIT Sloan MBA\nApplication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>MIT\nSloan MBA Application Components:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the different\ncomponents of the MIT Sloan Application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cover Letter<\/li><li>Resume<\/li><li>Video Statement<\/li><li>2 recommendations<\/li><li>Company Organizational Chart (Outlining the internal\n     structure of your department)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is MER\u2019s analysis of different\nparts of <a href=\"https:\/\/mitsloan.mit.edu\/mba\/admissions\/how-to-apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MIT Sloan application:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mitsloan.mit.edu\/mba\/admissions\/how-to-apply\">MIT Sloan MBA Application\nCover Letter<\/a>: <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>MIT Sloan\nseeks students whose personal characteristics demonstrate that they will make\nthe most of the incredible opportunities at MIT, both academic and\nnon-academic. We are on a quest to find those whose presence will enhance the\nexperience of other students. We seek thoughtful leaders with exceptional\nintellectual abilities and the drive and determination to put their stamp on\nthe world. We welcome people who are independent, authentic, and fearlessly\ncreative \u2014 true doers. We want people who can redefine solutions to\nconventional problems and strive to pre-empt unconventional dilemmas with\ncutting-edge ideas. We demand integrity and respect passion.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Taking the above into consideration, please submit a cover letter\nseeking a place in the MIT Sloan MBA Program. Your letter should conform to a\nstandard business correspondence, include one or more examples that illustrate\nwhy you meet the desired criteria above, and be addressed&nbsp;to the Assistant\nDeans of Admissions, Rod Garcia and Dawna Levenson (300 words or fewer,\nexcluding address and salutation).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MIT has used the cover letter\nformat for many years now to select its MBA students. Applicants should take it\nas an opportunity to market themselves for a seat in the MIT classroom the same\nway they would do for a job. It is a great place to demonstrate your key accomplishments, your\ncareer objectives, and your \u2018fit with the admission requirements of the MIT. Write\nyour letter in a professional letter format with a date, address, header,\nsalutation, and close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though\nMIT hasn\u2019t asked the direct career goals or why MIT essay, these themes will\nalso find their place in the letter. However, your focus should be largely on\nwho you are and what you have accomplished, and how you are a good fit for the\nprogram. Make sure to highlight your 3 biggest hits that present you as a dynamic\nand innovative leader. For\nexample, you may discuss a time when you have approached a business problem and\nprovided a creative solution, or a time when you had to take decision with insufficient\ninformation or when you convinced someone of your innovative ideas , or&nbsp; you innovated a process at work, or&nbsp; suggested a new approach to a customer\nproblem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thorough\nknowledge of the program is vital to write an effective response. Visit the website\nto learn about MIT\u2019s curriculum, faculty, special programs, and extracurricular\nactivities, connect with current students and alumni to get their insights, and\nif possible, visit the campus to have a feel of the culture. With only 300\nwords to showcase your candidacy, make every word count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How\nto organize the MIT Sloan MBA Application Cover Letter?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introduction: A couple of sentences about the purpose of writing this\nletter, who you are and what you would bring to the school \u2013 100 words<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Para 2 &amp; 3\u2013Brief account of your career goals and professional\naccomplishments (including entrepreneurial experience if any) - 100 -150 words<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Para 4 \u2013 \u201cWhy MIT\u201d section explaining why Sloan is aligned with\nyour career goals and your fit with the school, concluding with a thank\nyou.&nbsp;\u2013 50 words<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitsloan.mit.edu\/mba\/admissions\/how-to-apply\">MIT Sloan MBA Resume:<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please\nsubmit a&nbsp;one-page&nbsp;resume&nbsp;(Times New Roman 10-point font\npreferred) that includes your employment history and academic record in reverse\nchronological order.&nbsp;Other information appropriate to a business\nresume&nbsp;is welcomed and encouraged, including extracurricular activities,\nawards, and achievements.&nbsp;Please REDACT your name, address, and contact\ninformation. For formatting purposes, please list the information in the\nfollowing order:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Education - please      feel free to include relevant awards, scholarships, professional societies<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Work Experience -      Please list in reverse chronological order and include company name,      title, results-oriented bullets that demonstrate your skill set, and dates.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Additional      information - languages, extracurricular activities\/community service,      technical skills\/certifications, special skills\/interests (if appropriate)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips\nfor Creating a Standout Resume<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your resume should showcase your above-average career progression, accomplishments, leadership and team working skills, innovation, your interests, and extra-curricular activities. Show your creativity and contribution and demonstrate that throughout your professional career, you have picked up new skills and have assumed new responsibilities. &nbsp;Also, whenever possible, quantify your impact on your company\/ organization with measurable results or achievements. Projecting the achievements in numbers will highlight your performance and problem-solving skills, making your case stronger. For e<strong>xample: <\/strong><em>Spearheaded a flagship project for the&nbsp;company\u2013 built a team of 5 analysts, translating into a revenue of $100K.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/mba-topics\/5-common-mistakes-see-mba-resumes\/\">here<\/a>\nfor more tips on creating a strong MBA r\u00e9sum\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MIT\nSloan MBA Application: Video Statement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please take a minute to introduce yourself to your\nfuture classmates via video. Include a bit on your past experience and why MIT\nSloan is the best place for you to pursue your MBA.&nbsp;Videos should be a\nsingle take (no editing) lasting no more than one minute and consisting of you\nspeaking directly to the camera. We recommend using an application such as\nQuickTime or iMovie to record yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Upload the video file according to the detailed\ninstructions within the application.&nbsp;We support the following file\nformats:&nbsp;.avi, .flv, .m1v, .m2v, .m4v, .mkv, .mov, .mpeg, .mpg, .mp4,\n.webm, .wmv<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Should you\nexperience difficulties uploading your file, please ensure that you're using a\nmodern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) on the fastest wired internet\nconnection available. An intermittent or slow internet connection can cause\nuploads to timeout.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The video statement was introduced at\nMIT Sloan three years ago. The purpose of the video is to see you and know you\npersonally. You may consider it as having facetime with the admission committee\nmembers.&nbsp; As the MIT\nadmissions committee advises in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dNww8ilvfU0&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">short video<\/a>, the\nvideo essay is all about getting to know you better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips for Recording the Video Statement: <\/strong>Since you need to record this video in one take, I recommend preparing for it as you would prepare for an interview For each experience\/story that you highlight, include details using&nbsp; the STAR method (the situation, the task, your actions, and the results)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recording\na video can be a bit intimidating but be as natural and poised as possible. Though\nyou are addressing your future classmates, the video is actually for the \u00c1d Com\u2019\nand \u2018you\u2019 are at center stage.&nbsp; Make a\nscript of 60 seconds introducing yourself to your future classmates. Be\ncreative, highlight your personality including the details not covered in the\ncover letter and resume. You have only 60 seconds to make an impression, so make\nthe most of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practice,\nand practice your stories until you feel comfortable; record on the webcam.\nReview your practice videos and do a self-critique Also, it will be helpful to\nask a family member or a friend to review your practice videos and provide you\nfeedback on areas of improvement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While\nrecording the video speak clearly, make sure that your background is\ntidy and free of any other sounds or visual distractions. To make sure \u2018You\u2019 remain the focal point of\nthe video statement, keep the background blank. Make sure your face is\nwell lit so the ad com can see you. Dress appropriately in a business suit or business casuals as\nthough you are going for an interview. Lastly, and most importantly, smile and speak naturally to the\ncamera. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mitsloan.mit.edu\/mba\/admissions\/how-to-apply\"><strong>Additional Requirements<\/strong><\/a>: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must provide contact information of two additional references besides the individual they choose to write their letter of recommendation. Also, applicants need to upload an organizational chart that outlines the internal structure of your department and company. ( limit to 2 pages)Since 2011, MER (<a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/\"><em>myEssayReview<\/em><\/a>) has helped many applicants get accepted into the top 20 MBA programs including MIT Sloan School of Management . (Poonam is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/reviews\/myessayreview-345345505?fl=menu\">top 5 most reviewed consultants on the GMAT Club.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further guidance and writing that resonates well with\nMIT, you may\nemail Poonam at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:poonam@myessayreview.com\"><em>poonam@myessayreview.com<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;with questions about\nyour MIT application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Free\nResources:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-tips\/10-key-tips-for-creating-compelling-business-school-essays\/\">10\nKey Essay Tips with Examples<\/a><br>\n<br>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/category\/essay-question-analysis\/\">Essay\nAnalysis of Other Tops Programs- 2019-20<\/a><br>\n<br>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/category\/student-interviews\/\">25 Video\/Chat\nInterviews of Successful MER Students<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/index.php\"><em>Web<\/em><\/a><strong>\u00a0\/\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/blog\/\"><em>Blog<\/em><\/a><strong>\/<\/strong><em> <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/linkedinprofile\/\"><em>LinkedIn<\/em><\/a><strong>\/<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myessayreview?notif_t=page_user_activity\"><em>\u00a0Facebook<\/em><\/a><strong>\/<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MIT Sloan School of management has retained cover letter and self-introduction video, for the application season 2019-20. 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