DEFERRED MBA SURVEY

Dear WSO members, being an undergrad student wanted to hear some stories on deferred MBA success and get a context of what stats to aim for.

Feel free to use our sample template below. 

Undergraduate School:

Undergrad GPA/Major GPA:

Major/Minor:

Grad GPA:

GMAT (score split) & Date Taken:

Work Experience Summary:

Interests/Hobbies or Other Notable Leadership:

Letters of Recommendation:

Applied Schools:

Status: Accepted | Rejected | Waitlisted |Attending

Thanks and let's hear it!

[template copied from Patrick, thanks]

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