MBA Application Deadlines for 2023-2024
The MBA application season is in full swing! Most top business schools have released their MBA application deadlines for 2023-2024. Some schools have also officially opened their applications, and many have shared essay questions.
If you are applying in Round 1, now is the time to get started. By July, we recommend that you solidify your test scores and draft your MBA resume. You should also select your recommenders and hone your ‘personal brand’ (i.e., what they’ve done, what they want to do, and why they need an MBA to do it). There is still time to catch up if you are behind, but don’t delay much longer or you risk sacrificing the quality of your applications – the first of which can take 50+ hours to complete!
Remember, when you apply matters. Early action programs tend to have higher acceptance rates but are typically binding commitments. Round 1 remains the optimal choice for most applicants. This is especially true for those with four or more years of work experience. But at the end of the day, the most important factor is what you submit. So, weigh the factors but don’t sacrifice quality for speed (see our longer article on Round 1 vs. Round 2 if you’re on the fence).
If you can’t put forth your best effort for all of your target programs in Round 1, it is possible to split your applications between Round 1 and Round 2. Just know that you may have to commit to a Round 1 school before receiving a final answer from your Round 2 schools – prioritize accordingly.
The list below contains the MBA application deadlines announced so far. Please note that we did not include Round 3 deadlines below as they are not ideal for most applicants (see footnotes for exceptions).
Katie is a passionate mentor and coach, helping her clients craft a unique, compelling story by leveraging her experience as a corporate executive, alumni interviewer, and campus recruiter. Before completing her MBA at Kellogg, Katie spent five years in banking where she learned practical finance skills as well as how to operate in a demanding, high pressure environment. She pursued an MBA in order to transition to an industry role where she could utilize her finance knowledge to drive change within an organization. Post-MBA, she worked in finance and strategy for a leading CPG firm, progressing to an executive role leading the finance function for a $2B business segment. Her experience managing diverse teams led to a passion for developing others. In addition to her day-to-day responsibilities, she led her firm’s MBA recruiting efforts and served as an alumni admissions interviewer for Kellogg.
