Updated April 2026 The MBA application process generates a lot of advice – and a significant portion of it is myth. From "a low test score disqualifies you" to "model your application on someone who got in," widely believed assumptions lead candidates astray every cycle. This post debunks the most persistent ones – and replaces them with what's actually true. The MBA application process generates a remarkable amount of advice – from forums, from friends who applied, from coll

Updated April 2026 MBA application mistakes tend to be predictable – which means they're also preventable. From inauthenticity to vague goals to starting too late, the same patterns come up again and again across otherwise strong candidacies. This post names what comes up most often, so you know what to watch for. After many years of working with MBA candidates, certain patterns come up again and again. Not random errors – predictable, avoidable mistakes that consistently und