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.
Work Experience: We encourage candidates to work at least 2 years before applying to the MBA Prep program to sharpen their business skills.
Under-Represented Minorities: All applicants must identify as African American/Black, Latino/Hispanic, and/or Native Americans.
Achievement: To be considered, students must have solid academic standing. Those with a strong undergraduate GPA or greater are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must also have demonstrated leadership ability and motivation in their extracurricular activities.
Commitment: Students 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 does not admit non-US citizens.
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 next year's class are as follows:
Early Round: October 15, 2007 (decisions in December)
First Round: November 31, 2007 (decisions in January)
Final Round: March 28, 2008 (decisions in April)
NOTE: Strong preference is given to early and first round applications. Admission in the second round is on a space-available basis.
Please review the following checklist carefully before proceeding with the online application. There are two different types of material you must submit: materials submitted online and those that must be mailed or emailed. Please do not send materials both online and via mail as the duplication will increase processing time.
Online Items Checklist:
- Completed Application Form: We will only 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 and then upload the document into the online 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 personally and professionally? Include any 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: M aximum 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.
Mailed Items Checklist:
The following items should be collected and mailed as one packet:
- 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)
Application packets should be mailed to:
MBA Preparation Program Application 2008
15 Maiden Lane , Suite 900
New York, New York 10038
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 (or it may be submitted by mail to the MLT office).
Submission Options:
Online Submission (Preferred) - Electronic submission of your recommendation through the online application system is preferred. 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 your recommendation.
Note: The request for recommendation will only be released once your application is submitted.
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.
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).
