what is the application deadline for usa top B-school?

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Mansi Jain · Accepted Answer

Hi Subhash,
Application deadlines for USA top B-Schools vary by institution and program. As of December 23, 2024, many Round 2 deadlines for Fall 2025 intake are approaching in early January 2025. Here are some upcoming deadlines for several MBA programs:

Harvard Business School: Round 2 deadline is January 6, 2025, at noon ET.
Stanford Graduate School of Business: Round 2 deadline is January 8, 2025, at 4 p.m. PT.
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton): Round 2 deadline is January 3, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET.
MIT Sloan School of Management: Round 2 deadline is January 14, 2025, at 3 p.m. ET.
Northwestern University (Kellogg): Round 2 deadline is January 8, 2025.
University of Chicago (Booth): Round 2 deadline is January 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Columbia Business School: Round 2 deadline is January 7, 2025, at noon ET.
Dartmouth College (Tuck): Round 2 deadline is January 6, 2025.
Duke University (Fuqua): Round 2 deadline is January 9, 2025.
University of Michigan (Ross): Round 2 deadline is January 6, 2025.
New York University (Stern): Round 2 deadline is January 16, 2025.
University of California&mdash;Berkeley (Haas): Round 2 deadline is January 9, 2025.
Yale School of Management: Round 2 deadline is January 7, 2025.
Cornell University (Johnson): Round 2 deadline is January 9, 2025.
Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper): Round 2 deadline is January 6, 2025.
University of Texas&mdash;Austin (McCombs): Round 2 deadline is January 9, 2025.
University of North Carolina&mdash;Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler): Round 2 deadline is January 5, 2025.
University of Southern California (Marshall): Round 2 deadline is January 5, 2025.
Washington University in St. Louis (Olin): Round 2 deadline is January 5, 2025.
Vanderbilt University (Owen): Round 2 deadline is January 6, 2025.
Rice University (Jones): Round 2 deadline is January 5, 2025.
University of Notre Dame (Mendoza): Round 2 deadline is January 7, 2025.
University of California&mdash;Los Angeles (Anderson): Round 2 deadline is January 5, 2025.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Gies): Round 2 deadline is January 5, 2025.

Navigating application deadlines and preparing a compelling profile can be overwhelming, especially for top U.S. programs. With the guidance and assistance of a study abroad expert, you can confidently take the next step toward achieving your academic and career aspirations.

Akanksha Chandravanshi · Answer

The application deadlines for top US business schools for the 2024-2025 intake vary by school and round. Here are the deadlines for some of the most competitive programs:
1. Harvard Business School:
Round 1: September 4, 2024Round 2: January 6, 2025
2. Stanford GSB:
Round 1: September 10, 2024Round 2: January 8, 2025Round 3: April 8, 2025
3. Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania:
Round 1: September 4, 2024Round 2: January 3, 2025Round 3: April 2, 2025
4. Northwestern Kellogg School of Management:
Round 1: September 11, 2024Round 2: January 8, 2025Round 3: April 2, 2025
5. University of Chicago Booth School of Business:
Round 1: September 19, 2024Round 2: January 7, 2025Round 3: April 3, 2025
6. Columbia Business School:
Round 1: September 10, 2024Round 2: January 7, 2025Round 3: April 1, 2025
7. MIT Sloan School of Management:
Round 1: September 30, 2024Round 2: January 14, 2025Round 3: April 7, 2025
8. Dartmouth Tuck School of Business:
Round 1: September 26, 2024Round 2: January 6, 2025Round 3: March 26, 2025
9. Yale School of Management:
Round 1: September 10, 2024Round 2: January 7, 2025Round 3: April 8, 2025
10. NYU Stern School of Business:
Round 1: September 16, 2024Round 2: October 16, 2024Round 3: January 16, 2025
I would suggest you get free counseling from a study abroad consultant and get into the right direction.

Nitin Chauhan · Answer

If you're planning to apply to a top business school in the USA, you need to keep an eye on the application deadlines. Most schools have three rounds. Round 1 deadlines usually fall in September or early October, Round 2 is around January, and Round 3 is in March or April. Applying in Round 1 can sometimes improve your chances, but only if your application is strong and ready. For example, Harvard Business School's Round 1 deadline is September 4, 2024, and Round 2 is January 6, 2025. Stanford GSB has its deadlines on September 10, 2024, and January 8, 2025, while Wharton&rsquo;s are on September 4, 2024, and January 3, 2025. 
Some schools may also have a fourth round or rolling admissions, but it's best to apply earlier when more seats and scholarships are available. Since deadlines vary, the best thing to do is check the official websites of the schools you&rsquo;re interested in and plan accordingly.