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<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\nAnd while the application won’t be open until mid-July, MIT Sloan affirms that its application components remain the same. Its MBA application typifies the institution\u2019s innovation ethos and forgoes the norms of its M7 peers.\u00a0It\u2019s a beast of an application, and tackling it successfully requires a different strategy than any other program.<\/p>\n
The usual materials requested by the majority of business schools include the application biodata, a one-page resume, essays and typically two letters of recommendation. Alternatively, the school doesn\u2019t require you to write a ‘Why MIT’ essay, nor will it let you get by with repurposing your standard MBA resume. Instead, prospective <\/span>students <\/span>are<\/span> asked to capture and create several materials that no other school is asking for, like an <\/span>MIT Sloan cover letter<\/span>.<\/p>\n 1. Articulate your fit for the MBA program (situational- and\u00a0<\/em>self-awareness) along with a deep understanding of MIT\u2019s guiding values.<\/p>\n 2. Convey your distinctive value add, in a way that\u2019s both resume-specific and personal (your values, personal characteristics, traits and a dash of more self-awareness).<\/p>\n 3. Use the finite real estate you’re given to craft a coherent narrative for your candidacy while avoiding duplication. (This balancing act across the assorted aspects of the application is a challenge for many candidates. You must do a shrewd job of spreading the love on this app, or it will fall flat.)<\/p>\n As a \u00a0Fortuna Admissions<\/a>\u00a0coach and a former member of the admissions committee at Wharton, Princeton and Johns Hopkins, I\u2019ve honed a framework for approaching distinctive applications that demand applicants think critically and showcase themselves in novel, creative ways. I\u2019ve applied this methodology to the MIT Sloan application and my efforts supporting many successful candidates to the program. You\u2019ll find my approach on what works in the\u00a0following <\/span>MIT Sloan application tips\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 think of this as a free <\/span>consulting<\/span> session to increase your chances at success.<\/span><\/p>\n First, begin by breaking down the less strategic portions of the application:<\/p>\n 1. The online application data<\/p>\n 2. The organizational chart<\/p>\n 3. The <\/span>MIT Sloan resume<\/span>, per <\/span>the school\u2019s<\/span> requirements<\/p>\n Begin with a high-level review of what you can provide in the application data, organizational chart and resume to identify what you convey to the committee across these elements. There isn\u2019t much flexibility for creativity or storytelling, so I suggest finishing them, noting the characteristics and accomplishments you\u2019ve conveyed, and continuing forward. View these insights on navigating the organizational chart requirement<\/a> by Fortuna’s Heidi Hillis in her related article.)<\/p>\n The next components of the Sloan application demand more imagination and considered attention. This flow may not feel intuitive, but it\u2019s exceptionally effective from a strategic perspective:<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t where most people begin but hear me out: Certain stories can\u2019t be conveyed in 200 written words and are best told live. Some stories work here and won\u2019t in your cover letter. Start with the video in mind and brainstorm ideas best suited to the medium. Veer away from the resume by sharing a personal story that invites real resonance in the viewer.<\/p>\n As discussed previously in my post, Ace the Video Statement for MIT Sloan<\/a>, take a risk and be vulnerable \u2013\u00a0the goal is to provide a genuine glimpse into who you are. You only have a minute to deliver a response that\u2019s memorable, profound and articulate. A compelling tactic is to elaborate on one, specific experience that reveals an important part dimension of who you are. We all have stories to tell. Are you the only member of your family who can get a grandparent to have a meaningful conversation around health? Is your gummy smile so infectious that you\u2019re legendary around for brightening people\u2019s days in your neighborhood? Don\u2019t shy away from talking about those things.<\/p>\n MIT values individuals who act to make a difference, and the best <\/span>MIT Sloan cover letter examples often\u00a0<\/span>demonstrate that the applicant can resonate with these values through extracurriculars or work. After revealing how you\u2019ve already started to live your values, clarify why the MBA is essential to get where you want to go next (career and professional goals). The admissions team doesn\u2019t want to read anything regurgitated from their website \u2013 they know their own program \u2013 so weave in a brief \u201cwhy\u201d MIT line if it\u2019s fitting.<\/p>\n Note a central theme across the entire Sloan application: MIT values individuality\u00a0so don\u2019t be afraid to be unapologetically you. This prompt is about diversity, which means articulating what you uniquely bring to the table. Akin to the video introduction and cover letter, your deployment of illustrative examples is vital. When have you worked to create or nurture a community that is increasingly diverse, inclusive and welcoming? Select a single answer and elaborate upon that story. Whether it\u2019s through your love of MotoGP or chess or community <\/span>service<\/span>, muster your authenticity and courage to show them you already have developed this capacity \u2013\u00a0and then make clear where you hope to let it shine at MIT.\u00a0And this bears repeating: save the \u201cwhy MIT\u201d for the actual interview or post-interview email follow-up, which is the best place to fill in these types of gaps.<\/p>\n As exemplified by the application components themselves, MIT is significantly more interested in understanding how you think and act \u2013 how navigated a difficult decision, came up with an innovative solution and what makes you memorable. While they definitely respect quantitative abilities, Sloan also values the uniquely human parts of your personality, and the integrity, passion and principles that guide you. Sidestep the temptation to mold yourself into the \u2018perfect applicant\u2019 you think Sloan is looking for. Instead, embrace the idiosyncratic application prompts and allow them to fuel your creativity.<\/p>\n View our recent MBA Admissions Masterclass featuring MIT Sloan & Columbia Business School.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n You can also view all M7 MBA Admissions Masterclasses, and other invaluable strategy sessions, on\u00a0Fortuna’s YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fortuna Admissions expert coach Brittany Maschal<\/a> is\u00a0a former member of admissions teams at Wharton, Princeton & Johns Hopkins.\u00a0For a candid assessment of your chances of admission\u00a0success at a top MBA program, sign up for\u00a0a free consultation<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n The post MIT Sloan MBA Strategy for 2021-2022: How to Tackle the Application<\/a> first appeared on Fortuna<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MIT Sloan just released deadlines for the Class of 2024, with round one set for Sept. 28, 2021, round two for Jan. 19, 2022, and round three on April 12,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":160,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"1","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,1831,775,243],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-52505","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-mba","category-fortuna-admissions","category-admission-consultants","category-blog","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\t\nUnique to MIT Sloan’s MBA Application<\/h2>\n
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The MIT application process is a puzzle, and your mission is three-fold:<\/h3>\n
Step-By-Step Strategy Tips For Tackling The MIT Sloan Application<\/strong><\/h2>\n
First, the video introduction.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Next, the\u00a0MIT Sloan cover letter<\/b>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Finally, the (pre) interview reflection.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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