Applying to business school can seem like a daunting task. Between juggling your demands at work, studying for the GMAT, chasing after your recommendations, and the multiple essay rewrites, it is not unusual to find yourself in the 3rd round of a the application process feeling a bit overwhelmed. If any of this rings true, this post is for you.
First, you are not alone, what you are experiencing is normal. Applying to a business school like UCLA Anderson is an important endeavor that can make a significantly positive personal and professional impact on your life. Second, contrary to the belief that the 3rd round of the application process is so vast and competitive that your chances of being admitted are significantly reduced, you should know that each round is evaluated independently. You only compete with other people in your round. If your application is reasonably strong your chances of being admitted to the UCLA Anderson full-time MBA program are as good as any other previous round.
Last but not least, don't forget we are here to help you. The UCLA Anderson MBA Admissions office runs weekly on-site and on-line information sessions with our experienced admissions officers and second-year student volunteers. If you haven't signed up for one of these sessions we encourage to you do so. Take advantage of these opportunities to learn more about our prestigious MBA program, so your application is as good as it can be. We look forward to seeing you in person or on-line at one of our upcoming information sessions.
The MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Team
Thank you, this is encouraging! But isn't it true that there are fewer seats available in Round 3? Is the ratio of applicants to available seats (if there is such a thing) any higher in Round 3?
Posted by: Stephen | January 29, 2010 at 10:47 AM