Students often have a number of misconceptions when it comes to applying for their MBA. They hear a rumour from a friend about how to get an edge on the competition, or cram in hundreds of extra-curricular activities, trying to make their applications look better, but it is often a lot of extra stress for little benefit. Recently UCLA Anderson School of Management Admissions Director Mae Jennifer Shores recently took to her blog to set the record straight.
Top 7 MBA Myths
- It is better to apply in Round 1 than 2. False! Students stand a equal chance in rounds 1 and 2. It’s round 3 that is more selective and gives international students less time to process their paperwork.
- Work experience is a must for admission. Nope! Applicants are considered both potential leadership and management skills as well as roles in their past.
- Applicants are pre-screened and must pass this before being properly considered. Wrong! All applications are considered as a whole. There is no pre-screening process, and it is unlikely that any student would be rejected based on one section of the application alone.
- You must meet both a minimum GPA and GMAT score. Untrue! While scores are a factor in your application, they do not have final say. Many factors are evaluated, and one lower score will not eliminate you.
- Candidates are considered in comparison to those with the same professional or geographic background. Myth! All candidates are considered in context of the entire application pool.
- The number and type of extra-curricular activity is essential to your application. No! Schools want well-balanced students. It is not about how much you did, so much as what your experiences taught you, and what perspectives you have gained from them.
- Foreign students are not eligible for fellowships. Incorrect! Merit-based fellowships are open for both International and domestic students equally.
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