If you are aiming to apply for MBA in R1 Sep’26 (i.e. starting the program in fall 2027), here’s a rough plan for your use:
A. Independent of, and in parallel, to B
- Building (packaging) your profile by going through reflections*
- Finalizing CV*
- Developing pointers for Recommenders*
- Figuring out financials
B. Key Milestone*: GMAT / GRE - you needed to have got this done by May’26 latest, including any reattempts
- if you are an ORM, then please target 695+/330+
- scores are just a defense to help you not get rejected (but that is not the same as getting selected)
C. Dependent on B:
- Research & shortlist schools*
- Networking with students*
- Attending webinars / events*
- Drafting essays using the insights from reflections*
- Securing LORs*
* denotes time consuming activity
A job well done is 99% well planned.
Hello, thank you for your message 🙏 I don’t want to wait until next year 🥲 actually, I applied for Booth on R2, but my manager failed to submit my recommendation in time and the school dropped off my application 😭