Top MBA Programs with Early Decision/Action Rounds

Most top MBA programs have 3 admission rounds. Candidates may apply in either one of them to secure a slot in the next program intake. Several MBA programs have an Early Action or Early Decision round with an earlier deadline, usually in September. According to ARINGO statistics and experience, candidates who apply in early action rounds usually have better admission chances in addition to hearing back from the business schools earlier. However, they are often asked to pay an early action deposit, commit to enroll and withdraw all other MBA applications if admitted.

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The following top MBA programs have early actions round:

  • Fuqua School of Business – The early action deadline for the September 2024 intake is September 7, 2023. The early action deadline is for candidates who are ready to commit to Fuqua.
  • Darden School of Business – The early action deadline for September 2024 is September 7, 2023. Darden’s early action round is binding and requires a $6000 deposit.
  • Rotman School of Management – The Early Round for September 2024 intake is September 5, 2023 (Decision by October 13, 2023).
  • Mendoza College of Business – Early-decision candidates are expected to withdraw their candidacy from other schools and provide a non-refundable $4,000 deposit once they are admitted to the program. The Early Decision deadline for September 2024 intake was September 12, 2023.
  • Fisher College of Business – The Early Decision deadline for the September 2024 intake is October 15, 2023.
  • Broad College of Business – The Early Decision deadline for the September 2024 intake is October 2, 2023.