Know your admission cycle
Pro Tips
6-12 months out from the application deadline
- Prepare for the GMAT/GRE
- Schedule your test date
- Research requirements of the programs/schools
- Take the GMAT or GRE
- Stay in the loop by signing up for information from schools (Emailers, Social Media, Events)
3 months prior to application:
- Create or edit your professional resume
- Ask for recommendations (LORs)
- Start gathering your transcripts
- Begin working on your essays
3 weeks before the deadline:
- Get your essays ready (Edit them n number of times)
- Meet mentors, recommenders, professionals
2 weeks before deadline:
- Review and upload essays
- Review online application for accuracy
Day before deadline:
- Send reminder email to recommenders (if they are bound to submit LORs for you)
- Revise the application
Deadline:
- Submit
PS: This timeline is recommended for all the top league schools across the globe. Just like you take CAT almost a year before you enter IIMs, you need to start almost a year in advance prior to flying abroad!
Best Tip
NEVER submit your application on the last day, always do it day before or earlier.
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