Our Best Application Advice
They built the Yale SOM application. They lead our Admissions Committee. They have seen it all with regard to the MBA application in their time at SOM. Now hear from Assistant Deans Bruce DelMonico and Laurel Grodman as they provide their best advice for MBA applicants to Yale SOM.
Chapters:
General Frequently Asked Questions:
00:00-4:56 Introduction and the history of the MBA application
4:57-7:53 The philosophy behind our application
7:56-11:03 How do we read an application?
11:06-14:07 How do we evaluate fit when reviewing an application?
14:15-15:24 Does the Admissions Committee track campus visits or event attendance for admissions?
15:36-19:02 Does it matter whether I apply in Round 1 or Round 2?
19:04-19:51 Is there anything that automatically disqualifies someone from admission?
19:56-25:28 Are there any unique aspects of the Yale SOM application?
Application Components:
25:49-33:04 Academic Record and Test Scores
33:06-39:41 Work Experience
39:46-44:26 Career Interests
44:45-51:49 Essays
51:51-55:56 Behavioral Assessment and Video Questions
Final Thoughts:
55:59-58:50 Bruce and Laurel's New Haven favorites
58:56-1:03:28 Bruce and Laurel's best application advice
Yale SOM Application Guide: https://som.yale.edu/programs/mba/adm...
2024-2025 Application Deadlines:
Round 1: September 10, 2024
Round 2: January 7, 2025
Round 3: April 8, 2025
Apply Now: https://admissions.som.yale.edu/apply...