{"id":47404,"date":"2019-11-07T06:00:06","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T13:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=47404"},"modified":"2023-11-01T03:05:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T10:05:06","slug":"your-4-step-guide-to-beating-those-mba-round-2-deadlines-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/your-4-step-guide-to-beating-those-mba-round-2-deadlines-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Your 4 Step Guide to Beating Those MBA Round 2 Deadlines"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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January may seem like worlds away, but if you don\u2019t get crackin\u2019 now, then these next 6-8 weeks will come and go before you can say \u201cMBA 2020.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Hopefully, by this point, you\u2019ve already taken your GMAT and decided on the MBA programs you\u2019d like to attend. Now it\u2019s time to turn your attention to the actual applications, with a heavy emphasis on\u00a0those MBA essays<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Yes, now.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Creating your R2 application timeline: How much time do you really need?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Assuming you apply to 4-6 programs, that\u2019ll give you about 3 weeks for the first application (which is always the hardest), and then about 1-1.5 weeks for each remaining application, and a couple of weeks for the unexpected things that you can expect will happen between now and January.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It\u2019s you versus the buzzer. And we\u2019re rooting for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4 steps to getting your R2 MBA essays done on time<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here are 4 things you can do now to make sure you submit your MBA Round 2 applications on time:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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  1. Create a detailed schedule.<\/strong>Make a fairly rigid schedule that allows time for\u00a0drafting, writing, and editing each essay<\/a>. Each one of these steps requires time \u2013 lots of time \u2013 so the key is to start early and commit to your schedule. Let your forward momentum propel you to the finish line. (P.S. Your schedule should be rigid, but you should also accept that there are always hiccups along the way; leave room for error and the expected unexpected.)<\/li>\r\n
  2. Complete one application before moving to the next.<\/strong>Approaching each application separately will help ensure that each is completed as a cohesive package. Writing all\u00a0your goals essays<\/a>\u00a0and then all your achievement essays and then all your teamwork essays will simply confuse things and result in you losing focus. Write\u00a0HBS\u2019 essay<\/a>\u00a0first, conveying your unique story as it relates to Harvard. Then do Stanford\u2019s essays while focusing on how your story relates to Stanford. Then move on to Wharton, Columbia, MIT, and Kellogg respectively (or whatever other schools you\u2019re applying to, of course).<\/li>\r\n
  3. Determine which experiences best match each question for each school.<\/strong>Your essays should complement each other and the rest of your application. You won\u2019t want to use the same experience in two of your Haas essays, but you may be able to use an experience highlighted in a short answer from\u00a0Columbia\u2019s app<\/a>\u00a0in one of your Kellogg essays.<\/li>\r\n
  4. Wait before you submit your applications.<\/strong>DO NOT submit your applications right away. This applies to all your MBA applications, but particularly to the first one you complete. Here\u2019s why: As you proceed through subsequent applications, you may discover that certain ideas that you developed in Application #4 help sharpen a point in Application #1. A week before the deadline is a good time to review your first application and clarify any points that have been further developed in later applications. If your original points seem fuzzy, then you\u2019ll have enough time to refine them.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    It\u2019s a marathon, not a sprint<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    You\u2019re positioning yourself wisely by beginning this process now. Remember, pace yourself, stay organized, and keep your eye on those deadlines. Slow and steady wins the race, here \u2013 last-minute sprinting will only lead to errors!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Do you need help revving up your engine and powering through to hit those Round 2 deadlines?\u00a0Work one-on-one with an admissions pro<\/a>\u00a0to write application essays that will get you accepted to your dream school.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    This article<\/a>\u00a0originally appeared on\u00a0blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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