Important Forum Topics That Prospective Applicants Must Read Before Starting Their Business School Application Process!

Updated on July 2021

Hello GMATClub,

As new application season is about to begin we would like to present a compilation of important discussions topics that contain the collective knowledge of previous MBA applicants/students. These are handpicked discussion topics to give you a broader knowledge of various phases of the MBA application process. If you think we have missed any important discussion, feel free to comment and let us know.

GMAT Club MBA Guide.

The first and foremost resource to begin your application process with is GMATClub’s MBA Application Guide This guide is aimed at providing complete guidance on every phase of the MBA application process. MBA guide is available to all forum members for free. Registered members can download the guide here.. https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-club-mb ... 30849.html

MBA Discussion Threads, Rankings, Deadlines, and Admission Stats.

BSchool rankings can give an overview of the best business schools for an MBA program, although rankings should not be your only decision criteria, other things such as the school's reputation, job opportunities in your target industry, tuition, and ROI should also be considered. We have several active discussions on BSchool rankings and MBA placements. Here are a few discussions that prospective applicants must read while researching Business schools.

• Combined Rankings and School Stats of World's Top Business Schools + Top US Programs as per MBA Specialization.
• GMAT Club MBA Rankings 2022
• List of Application Deadlines of Business Schools
• 2022 class profiles of Business Schools
• Admission Stats of All Business Schools

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MBA Application.

• 11 Week MBA Application Prep - 11 week series of crucial MBA Application content on different elements and stages of an MBA application with real case studies and what went wrong scenarios.
• Low Undergrad GPA Success Stories
• List of resources for writing & editing your resume.
• Comprehensive Re-Applicant Guide
• Guide on Letters of Recommendation
• BEST MBA Application Tips from Elite Alumni and Students
• Did anyone go over their essay word limit?
• Turning Down an Admission Offer

Business Schools + Analysis of Admission Trends at Top Business Schools

• MBA Acceptance Rates at Top 20 Schools - Analysis of GMATClub users who applied to Top20 Bschools between 2013 and 2017.
• Top 20 Bschools: Strengths and Weaknesses
• 2017 Round1 Admission Trends: Impact of GMAT/AGE/Nationality on Acceptance!
• Admission Trends at Top Bschools Over Last 5 Years!
• Admission Chances for U.S. MBA Applicants [Data & Charts]
• MBA Admission Chances for Indian Applicants - Top 50 Analysis

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Updated the collection with new topics.
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Narenn, no one's stepped up and thanked you yet, so . . . this is magisterial! For any of us doing counseling - you make us all look good!

IMP topics added in the collection.
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Update 01/06: Collection of Useful Discussions on BSchool Interviews!

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Thanks for putting this together - really useful.

Thank you! Let me know if come across any useful MBA topic that is not part of this collection. I will be happy to add it.
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Update 02/05: Do's and don'ts of school visits.

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I bookmarked this post. Really useful and insightful, thanks for taking the time of writing and sharing all these good tips.

Thank you! Do let me know if you come across any good MBA discussion that is not included in this collection.
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Thanks for the comprehensive guide! Find it really useful

Hello from the GMAT Club MBAbot!

Thanks to another GMAT Club member, I have just discovered this valuable topic, yet it had no discussion for over a year. I am now bumping it up - doing my job. I think you may find it valuable (esp those replies with Kudos).

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