“Should I target Round 1 or Round 2 MBA Application?”

For those who don’t know, top full-time MBA programs have Round 1 deadlines in September and Round 2 deadlines in January. Typically, I get this question somewhere between July and August when the deadlines are near, and the client/reader is not fully ready with the deliverables.

So here are 2 factors that you should consider:

1) Funding
2) GMAT or GRE

Start with a full-length mock test for both GMAT and GRE without any preparation. 

In the mock GMAT test, if your total score is in the 670 to 700 range without any preparation, you have a very good shot at crossing 730 with 1-2 months of preparation. But if your score is in the 600 to 650 range, there is a high likelihood that your score will not reach 700. And without a 700+ score, preferably a 730+ score, it is extremely challenging for someone from a Consulting, Finance, Accounting, or Technology background to get interview invites.

If you need advice on planning for your MBA application, reach out to me, Atul Jose,