Still hoping to apply in Round 1? You may still have time.
We are already well into August, and if you haven’t started your MBA applications yet, it’s easy to feel like you’ve missed the window for Round 1.
But not every top MBA program has an early September deadline. There are several highly ranked programs with R1 deadlines later in September, which means there may still be time to put together a strong application.
Applying in R1 can have its advantages too. You get an earlier decision, more time to plan your next steps, and the opportunity to approach later rounds differently depending on your results.
The real question is:
Which schools can you realistically target now without compromising the quality of your application?We’re discussing this in our upcoming live coffee session, including:
- Top MBA programs with later Round 1 deadlines
- How much time you realistically need to prepare
- Which schools could still make sense based on your profile
- How to prioritize if you want to apply to multiple programs
- Ways to take advantage of overlapping essays and application requirements
- When to push for R1 and when waiting for R2 makes more sense
So, if you’re sitting in mid-August wondering whether you’ve left it too late for R1, there may still be some very strong options on the table.
Live Coffee Session: Still Want to Apply in Round 1? Top-Ranked MBAs with Extended DeadlinesCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE SESSION