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Let's face it—nobody's perfect. Everyone has flaws (MBA applicants included!), but you shouldn’t passively let flaws ruin your candidacy.

Do you have a low GPA or a not-quite-high-enough GMAT score? Are you older or younger than the average applicant to your target program? Have you had a habit of frequent career switching in the past, or have you recently been laid off? Answering "yes" to any of these questions doesn't disqualify you from the MBA marathon—you just need the right techniques to help you mitigate these weaknesses.

Below you'll find numerous resources that will help you tackle your MBA application weaknesses head-on, so that despite your shortcomings, you present yourself as the confident, competent, and highly prized applicant that you are.

 

Tips for applicants with low stats:

Six Ways to Mitigate Low Stats in Your MBA Application
Your GMAT score and undergraduate GPA are crucial components of your application when applying to
How to Apply Successfully to Grad School Despite a Low GPA [Episode 458]
What steps can you take to get accepted despite a low GPA? [Show Summary] Linda
Don’t Let Low Stats Keep You from Your Dream MBA Program
If you’re worried about low stats keeping you from being a serious contender at your
So, You’re Applying to Business School with a Low GPA or GMAT Score?
You want to apply to business school, but you may be holding back because you’re
Watch The Impact of Your GMAT & GRE Now!
Our recent webinar, The Impact of Your GMAT & GRE: A Critical Piece in Your
What GMAT Score Do I Need to Get Accepted to Top MBA Programs?
Do you need a perfect score on your GMAT to gain acceptance to a top-tier
How Does Your GMAT Score Fit into the Holistic MBA Application Puzzle?
There’s a lot of talk about the holistic approach admission directors take to evaluate applications.
Should You Retake the GMAT?
There’s no yes or no answer here, but I will give you some points to
How MBA Adcoms Evaluate Your GPA
“But my undergrad school was highly competitive…” “But I worked 20 hours a week during
Applying to Top MBA Programs with a Low GPA
You want to apply to a top MBA program, but that low GPA… what can
Are You a Competitive B-School Applicant?
Every year, MBA applicants call us to ask whether their profile (GPA, GMAT, work experience)
Your Past Doesn’t Define You [Episode 209]
Today’s one of those shows where I’m going to be the sole presenter. I actually
Applying to Business School With a Low GPA [Short Video]
Applying to a top business school with a low GPA? Find out what you can
Do Low Stats Sink Your App?
Applicants and Admissions Directors almost always seek the same thing. Applicants want to be desired
The GMAT and the Law of Diminishing Returns
There is a time in every applicant’s life where you need to look long and
Applying to B-School With a Low GMAT Score [Short Video]
Do you have a low GMAT score but want to get accepted to a top business school?
5 A’s for Your Low GPA [Episode 137]
  Not proud of your undergrad GPA? Concerned it will hamper your chances of graduate
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