Requirements:
What are the requirements for MBA Prep?
MLT programs are open to all who meet the criteria, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or other demographic identity.
MLT’s MBA Prep program is open to candidates who have experienced inequitable access to career-accelerating resources. 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 domestic, full-time MBA programs.
- 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 10th ed.); 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 10th ed.); 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.
- MBA Prep Early Access: The application for this program is separate and will open in early October.
The application is now OPEN for MBA Prep Accelerated (fall 2027 MBA start date), Traditional (fall 2027 MBA start date), and Two Year (fall 2028 MBA start date).
Application Deadlines (all tracks)
- October 16, 2025 (program begins in March 2026)
- January 12, 2026 (program begins in March 2026)
After January 12, 2026, the MBA Prep Traditional & Two Year application closes. Applicants can still apply for MBA Prep Accelerated only.
MBA Prep Accelerated Additional Rounds
After the January 12 deadline, admitted candidates will begin the program ~4-6 weeks after each deadline.
- April 16, 2026
- June 5, 2026
After the June 5 deadline, admitted candidates will begin the program ~4 weeks after the time they apply.
- Rolling until August 14, 2026
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
Requirements:
What are the requirements for MBA Prep?
MLT programs are open to all who meet the criteria, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or other demographic identity.
MLT’s MBA Prep program is open to candidates who have experienced inequitable access to career-accelerating resources. 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 domestic, full-time MBA programs.
- 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 10th ed.); 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 10th ed.); 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.
- MBA Prep Early Access: The application for this program is separate and will open in early October.
The application is now OPEN for MBA Prep Accelerated (fall 2027 MBA start date), Traditional (fall 2027 MBA start date), and Two Year (fall 2028 MBA start date).
Application Deadlines (all tracks)
- October 16, 2025 (program begins in March 2026)
- January 12, 2026 (program begins in March 2026)
After January 12, 2026, the MBA Prep Traditional & Two Year application closes. Applicants can still apply for MBA Prep Accelerated only.
MBA Prep Accelerated Additional Rounds
After the January 12 deadline, admitted candidates will begin the program ~4-6 weeks after each deadline.
- April 16, 2026
- June 5, 2026
After the June 5 deadline, admitted candidates will begin the program ~4 weeks after the time they apply.
- Rolling until August 14, 2026
For more information, contact mba-apply@mlt.org.
By registering you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy.