Overview
MLT’s MBA Prep provides early career professionals who have experienced inequitable access to professional opportunities with a winning playbook aimed at increasing acceptance to top-tier MBA programs. The program includes: access to career-accelerating resources, personalized guidance and effective tools to successfully navigate the business school application process, and help optimizing your MBA experience. MLT programs are open to all who meet the criteria, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or other demographic identity.
Key Details
MBA Prep provides personalized coaching to Fellows (participants) to develop a winning game plan for admission. Fellows have access to top MBA program admissions officers at three seminars that are hosted by our business school partners. The program provides deep experience and knowledge to help Fellows cultivate personal clarity and identify which schools are the best fit for them. Fellows join a network of high-performing peers in the MLT community. MBA Prep’s portfolio of offerings includes:
MBA Prep Accelerated
A boutique admissions program with a flexible start date. Accelerated features enhanced customizable consulting options for applicants.
MBA Prep One-Year
Our traditional one-year program that includes our proven personalized coaching system and access to top MBA program admissions officers.
MBA Two-Year
Ideal for applicants who would benefit from the opportunity to prioritize their testing and academic preparation before shifting their focus to other aspects of the MBA application process.
How it Works
The estimated time commitment for MBA Prep is 10 to 30 hours per month. MBA Prep Alumni will attest that the more you put into the program, the more you will get out of it. Here’s how MLT will help you achieve your goals:
One-on-One Coaching
Your MLT Coach (many of whom are former MBA admissions officers) will guide you throughout the program and will help you develop your own roadmap to exceed “the bar” for admission at top schools. Your coach will also offer application advice, and feedback on your resume and admissions essays. MBA Prep programs also include test prep coaching for applicants who wish to strengthen their GMAT or GRE test score prior to MBA Prep.
Personal Clarity
You will gain insight into your passions and strengths and how they align with your ultimate career goals. During interviews, you will be able to better articulate your story and how you can add value to your target MBA programs.
Supplemental GMAT or GRE guidance
You will work to increase your score by creating a personalized action plan with your coach and utilizing the study support from your cohort. MLT also provides a separate GMAT or GRE coaching option that focuses on strengthening GMAT or GRE scores.
Access to Admissions Officers
Fellows hear insights directly from the decision-makers during MLT’s MBA Prep seminars, which are attended by admissions officers from top MBA programs.
A Winning Application
You will learn what it takes to be a competitive and successful MBA applicant. MLT demystifies the MBA admissions process and gives you the winning formula.
An Accelerating Professional Network
You will go through the program with a cohort of peers who share similar interests and career goals. You’ll also have the opportunity to form lasting relationships with corporate partners and other executives. Upon completion, Fellows join a lifelong network of more than 11,000 MLT Alumni who are committed to helping each other advance towards leadership.
Seminars
Fellows attend three mandatory weekend seminars. Each event includes intensive skill-building workshops with insight into the admissions process and in-depth case studies. Content is delivered by our corporate and business school partners, MLT coaches, and additional subject matter experts. Seminars are often co-hosted by participating business school and companies. The typical time frames for these seminars are:
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- Kickoff: Seminar 1 – March
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- Seminar 2 – June
- Seminar 3 – Late July
97%
of MBA Prep Fellows were admitted to a partner business school
$77M
of scholarship funding was awarded to the MBA Prep Class of 2024
“During the early stages of my career, MBA Prep gave me personalized resources and a powerful network that helped me navigate the corporate world with confidence and clarity. That experience was foundational as it expanded my opportunities and, most meaningfully, introduced me to my wife, making MLT an enduring part of my personal story as well.”
Frederic Golen, Senior Director of NA Business Marketing, Meta, MBA Prep 2004Application FAQs
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. 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 full-time MBA program
Academic Achievement: Bachelor’s degree required and 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 reach out to our team to receive information 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.
How much is the MBA Prep application fee?
The application fee is $105 which you will pay upon completion of your application.
How much does participation in the MBA Prep program cost?
The MBA Prep Traditional program fee is $1000, the Accelerated program fee is $3000. The MBA Prep Two-Year program fee is $650 for the first year, and then participants will pay the fee of either Traditional or Accelerated, depending on which program they join in Year Two (most will join MBA Prep Traditional).
When can I apply?
Now! The MBA Prep Accelerated 2026 application is open until August 15th (see additional deadlines below). The MBA Traditional 2027 and Two Year 2028 applications will open in late summer 2025 deadlines in October and January 2026.
