Updated April 2026 Most candidates underestimate how demanding the MBA application process is until they're in the middle of it. They know it will take time. They don't fully anticipate what it's like to spend the mental energy required to write authentic, reflective essays about their lives and careers – after a full day of work, in the evenings and on weekends, for months on end. This is a real challenge. Not a logistical one that can be solved with a better calendar system
