Join MSU Broad chat | Add to my Schools | MBA Applicants WhatsApp CommunityWelcome to the central discussion thread for applicants targeting the
Michigan State University (Eli Broad College of Business) Full-Time MBA & STEM MBA programs for the 2027 intake. Renowned globally as an elite powerhouse for Supply Chain Management and team-intensive experiential learning, Broad offers incredible return on investment and a tight-knit corporate recruitment pipeline. Whether you are racing toward the early October round or structuring your strategy for the winter phases, consider this thread your go-to community yard to coordinate, share advice, and keep pace with the cycle.
What are people talking about right now?- The 500-Word Career Launcher (Essay 1): Structuring your core written statement. The AdCom wants a razor-focused short-term career objective paired with a highly specific explanation of how Broad’s foundational core and concentration tracks will help you hit the ground running on day one.
- The Video Essay Platform: Sharing preparation strategies for the mandatory asynchronous video assessment. Applicants are practicing how to deliver concise, professional, and spontaneous 2-minute answers to behavioral or situational prompts on screen.
- The STEM MBA Track Selection: Evaluating the quantitative curriculum infusion. Because Broad offers a designated STEM MBA track across Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management, candidates are aligning their essay narratives with these data-driven curriculum pathways.
- The Test-Optional Dynamics: Discussing whether to leverage the GMAT/GRE optional policy or submit a score anyway to bolster academic data points. Note for test-takers: Broad no longer accepts at-home GRE scores—only tests completed at official ETS test centers are considered.
How does this thread work?This is a peer-to-peer tracker. Use the comments section below to ask about international transcript requirements, clarify English proficiency waiver steps via the optional essay space, share your profile for feedback, or alert the cohort the absolute second those live, invitation-only admission interview invites (conducted via MS Teams) drop.
Introduce Yourself to the CohortTo help see who is in the room, copy the template below and drop your status in the comment section:
- Target Round: (Round 1 / Round 2 / Round 3 - Final International / Round 4)
- Program Pathway: (Standard Full-Time MBA / STEM MBA Track)
- Pre-MBA Industry & Location: * Post-MBA Focus: (Supply Chain / Finance / Marketing / Human Resources)
- Current Focus: (Test strategy / Draft-tuning the 500-word goals essay / Rehearsing video prompts)
Bookmark this thread for live timeline updates, interview invite roll calls, and merit fellowship announcements as the application cycle moves forward. Best of luck to everyone. Go Green! 🟢⚪⚔️