How to Get Admitted to Top Deferred MBA Programs: Your 5-Month Plan

Most deferred MBA applicants are seniors or recent grads without much work experience, so the question is how to make a case for admission years before you’d enroll. This session lays out a five-month timeline, from the first decisions on programs and recommenders through essays, interviews, and submission, so you know what belongs in each stretch. Claire Rafson brings a practical view of how to sequence the work so nothing gets rushed in the final weeks. The goal is a clear sense of what to prioritize and when, so you can build your own plan around your target programs.