Graduated undergrad in ‘18 from a non target with a 3.9, currently 3 full years under my belt, and feeling ready to start preparing for the application process. My plan for 2021 entails 1) GMAT/GRE study materials, 2) Increase involvement in extracurriculars 3) Begin the scholarship hunt - not necessarily in that order. Does anyone have tips/feedback on my approach/timing before I get started? Thanks!

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Have a clear post-MBA goal and work backwards from there. If you don’t have one, you will be lost in terms of what to do both in the application process and life.

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This. I'd be even more specific: what does an MBA do for you that you couldn't attain otherwise, or for a lesser investment of both time and money?

Having an answer will help not only with telling your story, but frankly with actually putting in the work and staying on track.

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I think what D1 and M1 said is key. Would add from my experience that you want to do that concurrently and try to get the GMAT out by April / May tops to gauge what are your realistic schools to apply to. The last thing you want is the pressure to get a score late in the year while you have already decided where to apply and started essays, etc.

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