MBA Prep Application
Thank you for your interest in applying to Management Leadership for Tomorrow's MBA Preparation Program.
MBA Prep is open to students who identify as being African American/Black, Latino/Hispanic and/or Native American and have United States citizenship.
Click the following links for more information on eligibility requirements, the selection process, deadlines, the application checklist, recommendations, and GMAT scores.
Achievement: To be considered, applicants must have solid academic standing. Those with a strong undergraduate GPA are encouraged to apply. Applicants must also have demonstrated leadership ability and motivation in their extracurricular activities.
Work Experience: Applicants must have at least one year post-undergraduate work experience.
Commitment: Applicants must be willing to commit significant time and energy to the program, which will last about a year. This includes several hours a week and a few short trips to regional events during weekends and academic breaks.
US Citizenship: MBA Prep is open to US Citizens and Permanent Residents.
Due to limited resources and the demanding requirements of our program, admittance to the MBA Prep program is selective. We would like to accept all applicants, but we can only offer personalized guidance and support to a limited number. The selection committee will review applications and may also follow up with a telephone interview to determine which students best meet the admission criteria. Admissions decisions typically come out within 2 months of deadline by which you apply.
The MBA Prep Program application deadlines for individuals intending to enter business school in fall 2010 are:
First Round: September 30th, 2008.
Second Round: November 15th, 2008.
The application is available as of Friday, August 1st, 2008.
NOTE: Strong preference is given to early applications. Admission in the final round is on a space-available basis.
Application Checklist:
- Completed Application Form: We accept application forms online; applications submitted via mail will not be reviewed.
- Completed Essays (listed below): We suggest you write and edit your essay responses in Word before uploading them to your application.
Essays:
Please provide responses to the following questions, providing specific examples and anecdotes to support your essays whenever possible.
- Question #1: What are your post-MBA short and long term career aspirations and how will an MBA help you achieve them? Why do you feel that now is the right time professionally and personally to begin the process to pursue an MBA? Be sure to address why you believe that MBA Prep is a good fit for you. (400 words max)
- Question #2: What are you most passionate about both professionally and personally? Include specific examples of life experiences that have demonstrated that passion. (300 words max)
- Question #3: Is there anything else that you would like to tell us about yourself? What will be your biggest challenge in meeting the requirements during the program? Is there anything that may affect your performance during the program (e.g. the need for special accommodations, planning a wedding within the next year, extensive travel plans, caring for a parent or child)? (200 words max)
Other Requirements:
- Current Professional Resume: Maximum length two pages.
- Recommendation : Please see below
- Application Processing Fee: The non-refundable application fee of $75 can be paid by credit card with the submission of the online application. Mailed checks are not accepted.
- One (1) Official Transcript for each college or university you have attended. (If you are unable to obtain an official copy of your transcript by the application deadline, submit an unofficial transcript. NOTE: You will be required to submit an official transcript upon acceptance into the program.) Do not submit transcripts from non-degree programs, professional development programs, certificate programs, language programs, or workshops that you have attended.
- Copy of GMAT score reports: All applicants are required to submit a copy of their GMAT score results whether practice or official. If you have not taken the official GMAT, you can submit scores from a practice exam. (NOTE: Princeton Review is an example of an organization that provides free practice exams.)
- Copy of U.S. Permanent Resident Green Card (if applicable)
These documents must be uploaded to your application in a PDF or MS Word format. Please name the documents in the following style: Last Name_First Name_Transcript.pdf, or Last Name_First Name_GMAT_TEST DATE.doc.
MLT’s system is unable to process scanned documents that are not in PDF or MS Word format. If you do not currently have the technology to convert scanned documents into PDF, there are a number of free PDF “converter” programs online including Primo PDF, Cute PDF, PDF955.
You must obtain a letter of recommendation in support of your MBA Prep application. While obtaining a recommendation from your current employer is ideal, MLT understands that it may not be in your best interest to make such a request at this time. Other appropriate recommenders include former employers, college professors, and community leaders. The individual writing the letter should address your work ethic, leadership potential, ambition and extra efforts, effectiveness working in teams, and ability to act on constructive feedback. The letter may be submitted electronically through the online application system.
How to Submit the Recommendation:
Electronic submission of your recommendation is required. When completing the online application, you will be prompted to enter your recommender's information, including e-mail. The system will generate an e-mail to your recommender with details on how to complete the recommendation.
Note: The request for recommendation will only be released once your application is submitted. Your application is not considered complete until your recommender submits your letter.
To complete the online application all applicants are required to submit a GMAT score. We are giving all applicants the option to submit a Practice or an Official score at the time of application.
Practice GMAT: An exam that is offered through an online service or by an organization such as Princeton Review. The score from a practice GMAT gives you an indication of your current performance level.
The official GMAT score recognizes that you have sat for the exam offered by the Graduate Management Council (GMAC).
