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How to Ace Your Round 2 MBA Applications: The 4-Week Admit Blueprint

Build your winning round 2 MBA application with precision

January deadlines are around the corner. Understand exactly what top MBA programs expect and how to stand out in Round 2.

In the next few weeks, you’ll make decisions that shape your entire application. This session helps you make the right ones. You’ll learn how to evaluate your current materials, make strategic upgrades quickly, and present a compelling case that aligns with what top MBA programs look for in January. Plus, you’ll discover:

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What Round 2 committees at M7 and top US schools really evaluate — and why clarity, coherence, and proven impact often outweigh timing or years of experience.

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How to assess your MBA profile using Austin’s gap-analysis framework so you know exactly what to fix, prioritize, and stop stressing about before deadlines.

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Expert guidance from a Stanford MBA alum on crafting standout essays, aligning recommenders, and positioning your trajectory for R2 admissions success.

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A successful case study showing how one Round 2 applicant used a focused 4-week sprint plan to earn multiple M7 admits — and how to apply the same approach.

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Meet Our Speaker

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Austin Murtland

Austin Murtland

Seasoned MBA Admissions Coach

Austin is a Stanford MBA and seasoned admissions strategist who has guided candidates into Harvard, Stanford GSB, Wharton, and other top MBA programs. With an engineering foundation from the University of Michigan and strategy roles at Shell and high-growth startups, he blends analytical insight with reflective coaching. Austin helps applicants uncover their values, refine their narratives, and craft the kind of impactful, admit-ready essays top schools look for.

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