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MIT EMBA: Can Your Organizational Chart Doom You? 11 Dec 2024, 17:27
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MIT EMBA: Can Your Organizational Chart Doom You?

MIT requires that EMBA candidates submit an organizational chart (“org chart”) as a part of their application, showing clearly where they fall within their company’s organizational structure. An org chart will reveal certain facts, like how far you are from the C-Suite, how many others hold similar roles to you, and how many direct reports you have. Some candidates get very nervous about this. In particular, they worry that if they are not close to the C-Suite, their MIT candidacy is doomed.

It is true that if you are in or near the C-Suite, you can be well positioned as an MIT EMBA candidate. But we at MBA Admit.com have helped many relatively junior candidates gain admission to MIT’s EMBA program. The application makes all the difference. MIT’s EMBA application has a very complex set of essay questions. If you are relatively junior, you should put a great deal of thought into your responses so you provide content that persuades the admissions committee you have a great deal to contribute in the classroom. Your resume will be very important in highlighting your excellent leadership and business experience. The MIT recommendations are also exceedingly important: your recommendation writers will respond to questions that ask them to assess in detail the quality of your skills and experiences. You should ensure your recommendation writers can attest to your strong leadership and valuable knowledge.

So, if you are relatively junior in your career, strive to present a well-honed application with an excellent resume, essays, and recommendation content. These elements can direct attention away from the org chart and convince MIT that you will be a value-added presence in their EMBA cohort.


Do you need assistance with your applications? Feel free to reach out to Dr. Shelle at info@mbaadmit.com.

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About Dr. Shelle and MBA Admit.com

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/drshelle

MBA Admit.com was established in 2001 by Dr. Shelle Leanne, a graduate of Harvard and Oxford who has experience with Harvard admissions and served in Stanford University’s Office of the President. Dr. Shelle, who has over 30 years of admissions advising experience, works one-to-one with clients. She is an accomplished writer whose works have been translated into 25 languages worldwide, and she has previous work experience with McKinsey & Company and Morgan Stanley. Her clients rave about her services and impact. Each year, nearly 95% of her clients receive scholarships, totaling over $10 million last year.
More about Dr. Shelle here: https://mbaadmit.com/about/about-dr-shel/.
Dr. Shelle (Shelly Leanne)
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