*Updated June 7, 2021<\/p>\n
It’s that time of year! The top MBA programs are starting to release their deadlines and applications. Now is the time to pick your first school and start drafting essays in order to be ready for the September and October deadlines. Over the next few weeks, all of the deadlines and essay topics should be released.<\/p>\n
Remember, when to apply matters. Early action programs tend to have higher acceptance rates but are typically binding commitments. Round 1 is the optimal round for most applicants, especially those with 4+ years of work experience or who are applying from an over-represented background like consulting. But at the end of the day, the most important factor is what<\/strong> you submit. So, our advice is typically to weigh the factors but don’t sacrifice quality for speed (see our longer article on Round 1 vs. Round 2<\/a> if you’re debating right now).\u00a0 Please note that we did not include Round 3 deadlines below as they are not ideal for most applicants.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n