Only 4 Things Really Matter in the Best Deferred MBA Admissions Essays and Applications
#1 - You must show professional leadership potential
The Challenge: You have no professional experience yet - you’ve probably only worked a couple of internships so far
That’s why we help you dig deep to draw out your strongest material from work, campus initiatives/clubs, or community work—and by using specific storytelling techniques to emphasize your impact—we give schools confidence that you’re a leader at heart.
#2 - You must show that a deferred MBA is necessary NOW rather than waiting a few years to apply
The Challenge: How do I show the NOW?
We help you show the NOW by crafting a story that demonstrates why you need to take calculated risks over the next few years—the kind of risks you might not be able to take without the deferred MBA in hand.
#3 - You must show a clear and convincing career trajectory that accounts for your pre-MBA years as well as your short and long-term post-MBA goals
The Challenge: It’s so difficult to project that many years into the future and show a clear vision
That’s why we help you articulate the problems you want to solve in the future by creating a deep sense of the WHY behind your goals. Then we guide you on incorporating a proven technique that helps you demonstrate a clear trajectory while also introducing unexpected, bold choices to create a dynamic career vision that schools need to see when evaluating deferred MBA candidates.
#4 - You must show that you’re breaking educational barriers or come from an underrepresented pool
The Challenge: I have no idea about educational barriers. And I don’t know who else is applying - how do I show I come from an underrepresented pool?
We help you lean into the non-traditional B-school elements in your background—they could be: family, interests, work or on-campus experiences. These help you show that you’re the kind of candidate who might ultimately not end up on a track to B-school WITHOUT the deferred option.
