MIT Sloan MBA Admissions Consultants
MIT Sloan MBA Admissions Guidance
The MIT Sloan MBA program is one of the most competitive business schools in the U.S. The school’s mission is to produce global leaders through action learning and experiential learning. MIT strives to push you out of your comfort zone, exercising your leadership and analytical muscles in a collaborative environment. This highly regarded b-school has a strong alumni network with over 136,000 alumni worldwide. Some famous alums include Carly Fiorina (CEO of Hewlett-Packard) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
So what does it take to get accepted to this competitive program?
Who does Sloan School of Management Want?
MIT Sloan looks for problem solvers. You must exhibit leadership, intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit. Work experience should show career progression and you should also be able to show personal growth. The MIT MBA admissions committee wants to see applicants who are authentic, innovative, and driven to solve complex global issues.
MIT prides itself on its dynamic and diverse learning environment. Action learning integrates hands-on learning opportunities allowing students to practice management skills. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to contribute to the class projects and approach business problems unconventionally.
MIT MBA Admission Requirements
According to their website, the most recent class had 484 students enrolled. Take a look at the most current statistics to see what it takes to have a competitive application:
Average GMAT score: 720
GMAT range: 680-760
Average GRE score: 155-167 Verbal, 156-168 Quant
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.54
Average work experience: 5 years
Students come from many different industries including Consulting, Financial Services, Technology, Government/Non-Profit, and Pharmaceutical/Healthcare/Biotech. There are over 51 countries represented and 38% of the most recent class is female.
MIT Sloan MBA Application
The MIT MBA admissions team evaluates each candidate’s application as a whole. Let’s take a look at some important parts of the MIT business school application:
1. GMAT/GRE Scores
MIT Sloan requires scores for either the GMAT or the GRE, however, no preference is given to either test. Again, the average GMAT score for this school is 720. As stated above, there is a range of acceptable GMAT and GRE scores.
2. Video Statement
MIT is unique in that it has a video statement. This is your opportunity to introduce yourself to your future classmates and tell the adcom about your experiences that have led you to this point in your career. Tell the admissions committee why MIT Sloan is the best place for you.
3. Interview
Interviews at MIT are by invitation only. If you are invited to interview, it means that your application is at an advanced stage of consideration. This is a time for the admissions committee to get to know you but it is also your opportunity to ask questions about the program and decide if the program is a good fit for you. The MIT MBA admissions team will try to gauge the following
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Leadership potential
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Motivations for applying to Sloan
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How do you handle difficult situations?
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What will you bring to the table?
4. Recommendations
You are required to submit one letter of recommendation. Ideally, this should be a professional recommendation and should come from someone who knows you well enough to discuss your professional performance and leadership potential. You must also provide contact information for two additional references, however, they do not have to fill out the recommendation form online. When selecting your recommenders, keep in mind that they will need to provide detailed answers to questions about you.
MIT Sloan prides itself on creating well-rounded managers and leaders through experiential learning. After your first core semester, you can choose electives to tailor your MBA experience to fit your needs. There are also global travel experiences. MIT’s experiential learning allows students to collaborate with each other as well as faculty members to solve critical business problems.
The MIT Sloan application process can be overwhelming. If you are interested in this competitive school, you will need to make your application stand out. It is often difficult to have your personality and goals resonate throughout your application. If you need assistance, Solomon Admissions can provide guidance through the entire process.
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