Calling all MIT Sloan MBA Applicants: (2017 Intake) Class of 2019!!

Welcome to all prospective MIT full time MBA applicants to the Class of 2019 discussion. Use this platform to know each-other, build network, exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview /school visit experiences, and boost one-another's morale to face the tough admission process.

Good luck to all!

Application Instructions

Cover Letter: Please submit a cover letter seeking a place in the MIT Sloan MBA Program. Your letter should conform to a standard business correspondence and be addressed to Mr. Rod Garcia, Senior Director of Admissions. (250 words or fewer)

Resume: Please submit a resume that includes your employment history and academic record in reverse chronological order. Other information appropriate to a business resume is welcomed and encouraged. (no more than 1 page in length)

Additional Information (Optional): The Admissions Committee invites you to share additional information about yourself, in any format. If you choose a multimedia format, please host the information on a website and provide us with the URL.
Suggested guidelines:
Please keep all videos and media limited to 2:00 minutes total in length.
Please keep all written essays to 500 words or less.
If hosting your submission on a website, please ensure you provide an unprotected link (no password required).

Letters of Recommendation: MBA applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. Professional recommendations are preferred from individuals who are able to speak with certainty about your professional achievements and potential. Recommenders must submit recommendations online. We do not accept recommendations via the mail. Recommendations may be in either letter or short answer format and should not exceed two pages each. We do not accept recommendations from family members. Please choose recommenders who are able to provide specific answers to the following questions:

• How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
• How does the applicant stand out from others in a similar capacity?
• Please give an example of the applicant's impact on a person, group, or organization.
• Please give a representative example of how the applicant interacts with other people.
• Which of the applicant's personal or professional characteristics would you change?
• If you are an academic/technical recommender, please tell us how well the applicant mastered the subject you taught or supervised and in what ways did the applicant demonstrate this mastery.
• Please tell us anything else you think we should know about this applicant.

For more information visit https://mitsloan.mit.edu/mba/admissions/ ... tructions/

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Applying MIT for the first time in R1 this year!
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Applying in round01.

Regards,
Mayank

Hi All, Application deadlines and instructions are added in the thread.

Good Luck!!
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1 question about LoR:

Who is an academic/technical recommender and who is not?

I get the "academic" part but on the techincal I'm quite confused, I've worked in manufcaturing industry and one of my recommender is ad Operations VP, is he a "Techinical" recommender?

Thanks!

What does the "Please Explain" box on the "Employment Information" section want?

Does it want a description of career history? Tasks? It's pretty vague...

Provide a job scope statement for each position, and accomplishments space-permitting (but those should also be on the resume)
Job scope statement would include depth and breadth of responsibility in the organization, project scope, cross-functional teams, budgets, reports (dotted line or direct)
Tasks can be part of that, but include the big picture first.
Hope this helps! I will say, I haven't seen the app yet for this year so if this does not make sense, alert me!~
Thanks!
Farrell
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FROM Sloan Admissions Blog: The Cover Letter for MIT Sloan’s MBA Application

We have received many questions this summer about our new cover letter requirement for the MBA Application. Similar to a cover letter for a job, our cover letter is an opportunity for you to make a case for yourself: why you should be given one of the roughly 400 seats in our MBA program? Tell us how your perspectives and experiences will contribute to our community, and why MIT Sloan is the right place for you! Format the letter as you would for a traditional job application, addressed to my colleague Rod Garcia, Senior Director of Admissions. The body of the letter itself, excluding address information and salutations, should be no more than 250 words. Stay tuned – we will be sharing more information about our evaluation process soon. Good luck as you begin your applications, and as always, feel free to reach outto us with any questions!

FROM Sloan Admissions Blog: The MIT Sloan Master of Finance Application is Here!

The application for our Master of Finance Program is now available! Our deadline this year is Thursday, January 5th at 3 p.m. If you have any questions about the program or the application process, be sure to sign up for our Admissions Webinar on August 31st. We are hosting MFin breakfasts and info sessions around the world this fall—check out our event schedule and join us in a city near you. If you’re able to visit us on campus, we are hosting an Open House on October 6th. Please reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your applications!

Hi guys,
I am a reapplicant and was wondering how is everyone showcasing any updates in their application. I am considering addressing the changes in my application since last year in the optional essay.

FROM Sloan Admissions Blog: The Master of Business Analytics Application at MIT Sloan is Live!

The application for our newest program, the Master of Business Analytics, is online. This innovative one-year program prepares students for careers in the rapidly growing data analytics industry. Applications are due Monday, January 9th, 3pm EST. Details about the program and the application process can be found here, including the class profile of the inaugural class starting this September! We also have several events coming up, including online chats, where you can learn more. Feel free to contact us with any questions!

Hi to all Sloan applicants from TopDogMBA!

I wanted to make you aware of my blog at https://topdogmba.com.

I'm a current Sloan student with experience applying to various b schools and the ups and downs of the MBA application process. I've spoken with lots of Class of 2017 and 2018 applicants, and hope there's some useful information for you on my blog.

I'm available for any specific questions you might have about applying to MIT Sloan, the program itself and life on campus, as well as general application questions. Feel free to add them to my GMATClub forum here.

Thanks and good luck future Class of 2019!
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I am also a re-applicant - I interviewed, was waitlisted for round 1, then rejected in April.

I had a chance to meet members of the admissions team at an event in NYC recently and they mentioned that the application reader will have access to last year's material when reviewing the new application.

From the FAQ for re-applicants on the website, they also state you can use the optional essay to address this.

I have a few questions regarding the resume.
1) Does MIT prefer a strictly professional resume or do they encourage a creative resume (different formatting, colors .etc., basically the feel of a very simple portfolio).
2) Does anyone have a link to the resume template that Sloan used to give with their online applications.
3) Is it important or advisable to include an "Objective" in the resume?
4) Should education precede work experience in order.
5) Should I be adding skills, traits and interests in the resume?

Thanks for any help guys!

How many of you are submitting multimedia or a video instead of an essay?

I exactly have the same questions. Can anyone advice please...