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hi I'm Cathy from a Ringo MBA and
mission consulting a Ringo specializes
in helping MBA candidates even with low
GMAT scores get into top MBA programs
today I would like to talk to you about
planning ahead what is the ideal time to
start the process for a top 10 MBA
application the foundation stage should
be initiated as early as possible and at
least two years before your MBA consider
what can be changed in your professional
career in order to strengthen your
candidacy do you have any interesting
extracurricular activities start your
GMAT preparation and plan to take the
exam the test score is valid for five
years set your sights on future
recommenders and forge good working
relationships with them visit campuses
if you plan to visit a certain area
anyways it's a good idea to visit the
business schools that interest you the
initiation stage visit school websites
to learn about programs registration
dates and the admissions requirements
contact students and alumni contact an
MBA admission consulting service like a
Ringo and BA emissions consulting to
initiate the process MBA applications
development stage if you haven't already
take the GMAT choose the MBA program you
will be applying to start writing your
CV and applications for each school
explain the process to your recommenders
and ask for them to assist after you
have submitted your application prepare
for interviews confirm recommendations
were sent interview at most schools if
you receive an invitation cross fingers
the decision stage decide where to study
and notify school submit scholarship
applications participate in a welcome
weekend if one is conducted on campus
celebrate your goodbyes get ready for a
once in
lifetime experience that's all for today
thanks for watching and please stay
tuned for more of our videos on how to
successfully apply to business school if
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