{"id":965,"date":"2024-06-15T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-15T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beacon.community\/Glow\/?p=965"},"modified":"2024-06-13T09:42:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T09:42:48","slug":"applying-for-an-mba-next-year-6-things-you-can-prepare-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beacon.community\/Glow\/2024\/06\/applying-for-an-mba-next-year-6-things-you-can-prepare-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying For An MBA Next Year? 6 Things You Can Prepare Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Amy Mitson, Director of Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applying for an MBA is a time-intensive process that requires preparation and introspection. Here are six tips to help you get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Update Your Resume<\/strong>: Make sure your resume reflects your recent work, skills, and achievements. Craft effective bullet points now to save time later and gain insights into your career motivations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Solidify Your Goals<\/strong>: Align your post-MBA goals with your past experiences. Write down your skills, strengths, and what you enjoyed in your previous roles. Research target industries and companies to ensure a good fit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Research MBA Programs<\/strong>: Get to know the programs you’re interested in, such as Tuck. Attend events, connect with admissions, current students, and alumni. Understand how the program aligns with your goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Identify Recommenders<\/strong>: Choose professional references who know your work well. Discuss your MBA plans with them and give them plenty of notice to write strong letters of recommendation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Prepare for GMAT\/GRE<\/strong>: Decide which test suits you best and start preparing. Aim to have your best score a month before the application deadline to focus on other parts of your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Work on Your Application Form<\/strong>: Begin filling out the application form early. Detail your extracurricular activities, employment history, and achievements to provide a comprehensive view of your background.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    By starting these steps now, you can reduce stress and put forth a strong application that reflects your skills and aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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