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Four Tips to Get Ahead With Your MBA Application
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Four Tips to Get Ahead With Your MBA Application

Source: https://business.rice.edu/admissions-blog/get-ahead-mba-application Parent: https://business.rice.edu/

MBA Application Tips: Planning Ahead Is the Key to Success

We know the MBA application can seem daunting and we're here to help you. Check out these application tips from Rice Business alum Ashley John. Follow her advice when applying for the MBA and increase your chance of success:

  1. Take the GMAT/GRE early so you can shift your focus to the rest of the application and ensure you've completed each part to the best of your ability.
  2. Make sure your essay truly reflects your unique perspective and voice.
  3. Trust the process and remember that your application will be reviewed comprehensively, meaning that no part is more important than the others.
  4. Conduct thorough research on your potential professors to make an informed choice of school for your MBA.

Look here for more information about the Rice MBA application process.

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