Requirements:
What are the requirements for MBA Prep?
MLT’s MBA Prep program is open to candidates who have experienced inequitable access to career-accelerating resources, including Black, Hispanic/Latine, and Native American individuals. Candidates must also meet the following requirements: :
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, DACA or TPS participant
- Educational Status: Plan on applying to a domestic, full-time MBA program.
- Academic Achievement: Bachelor’s degree required; those with strong academic standing are encouraged to apply
- Work Experience: At least one year of post-undergraduate work experience is required to apply. If you have less than one year of work experience, please sign up below to receive early notice about opportunities for next year’s program
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership experience through community involvement, participation with community service organizations, academic organizations, or professional/work associations
- Test Results:
- MBA Prep Traditional: Candidates should have at least one official test score at or above 500 (GMAT Exam older format); 485 (GMAT Focus); 150 Quant / 150 Verbal (GRE); or 150 (Executive Assessment, EA). Canceled scores do not meet the requirement unless they are officially reinstated.
- MBA Prep Accelerated: All candidates must submit an official test score of at least 680 (GMAT Exam older format); 615 (GMAT Focus), 162 Quant / 162 Verbal (GRE) or 155 (EA) with their application.
- MBA Prep Two-Year: Applying with a test score is optional.
The application is now OPEN for MBA Prep Accelerated, Traditional, and Two Year.
Application Deadlines
MBA Prep Traditional 2026 (fall 2026 MBA start date):
GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment required
There are two rounds for the class of 2026. The program begins in March regardless of when you apply.
October 16, 2024- January 13, 2025
MBA Prep Two Year 2027 (fall 2027 MBA start date):
GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment optional
There are two rounds for the class of 2027. The program begins in March regardless of when you apply.
October 16, 2024- January 13, 2025
MBA Prep Accelerated 2026 Deadline (fall 2026 MBA start date)
There are five rounds for MBA Prep Accelerated 2026. For the first two rounds, the program begins in March.
October 16, 2024- January 13, 2025
After the January 13 deadline, admitted candidates will begin the program ~4-6 weeks after each deadline.
- April 16, 2025
- June 5, 2025
After the June 5 deadline, admitted candidates will begin the program ~4 weeks after the time the apply.
- Rolling August 15, 2025
MBA Prep Early Access 2025 (MBA Prep EA, apply to MBA programs in 2025)
GMAT or GRE optional
To apply for MBA Prep EA 2025, submit an application by the deadline.
- January 17, 2025
For more information, contact mba-apply@mlt.org.
By registering you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy.
MBA Prep / MBA Prep Accelerated / MBA Prep Two Year / Early Access (EA) MBA
Requirements:
What are the requirements for MBA Prep?
MLT’s MBA Prep program is open to candidates who have experienced inequitable access to career-accelerating resources, including Black, Hispanic/Latine, and Native American individuals. Candidates must also meet the following requirements: :
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, DACA or TPS participant
- Educational Status: Plan on applying to a domestic, full-time MBA program.
- Academic Achievement: Bachelor’s degree required; those with strong academic standing are encouraged to apply
- Work Experience: At least one year of post-undergraduate work experience is required to apply. If you have less than one year of work experience, please sign up below to receive early notice about opportunities for next year’s program
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership experience through community involvement, participation with community service organizations, academic organizations, or professional/work associations
- Test Results:
- MBA Prep Traditional: Candidates should have at least one official test score at or above 500 (GMAT Exam older format); 485 (GMAT Focus); 150 Quant / 150 Verbal (GRE); or 150 (Executive Assessment, EA). Canceled scores do not meet the requirement unless they are officially reinstated.
- MBA Prep Accelerated: All candidates must submit an official test score of at least 680 (GMAT Exam older format); 615 (GMAT Focus), 162 Quant / 162 Verbal (GRE) or 155 (EA) with their application.
- MBA Prep Two-Year: Applying with a test score is optional.
The application is now OPEN for MBA Prep Accelerated, Traditional, and Two Year.
Application Deadlines
MBA Prep Traditional 2026 (fall 2026 MBA start date):
GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment required
There are two rounds for the class of 2026. The program begins in March regardless of when you apply.
October 16, 2024- January 13, 2025
MBA Prep Two Year 2027 (fall 2027 MBA start date):
GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment optional
There are two rounds for the class of 2027. The program begins in March regardless of when you apply.
October 16, 2024- January 13, 2025
MBA Prep Accelerated 2026 Deadline (fall 2026 MBA start date)
There are five rounds for MBA Prep Accelerated 2026. For the first two rounds, the program begins in March.
October 16, 2024- January 13, 2025
After the January 13 deadline, admitted candidates will begin the program ~4-6 weeks after each deadline.
- April 16, 2025
- June 5, 2025
After the June 5 deadline, admitted candidates will begin the program ~4 weeks after the time the apply.
- Rolling August 15, 2025
MBA Prep Early Access 2025 (MBA Prep EA, apply to MBA programs in 2025)
GMAT or GRE optional
To apply for MBA Prep EA 2025, submit an application by the deadline.
- January 17, 2025
For more information, contact mba-apply@mlt.org.
By registering you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy.