The MBA Professional Development Application will open in Fall 2025 for those starting MBA programs in Fall 2026.
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- Application Fee: $60
- Program Fee: $550
Current MBA Prep 2025 Fellows’ application fees will be waived.
When to Apply
Fellows starting at an MLT partner business school in Fall 2026 should plan to apply for MBA Professional Development 2026. The application will open in Fall 2025.
Eligibility Requirements
Business School requirements for all applicants:
When applying to MBA PD, you must have either applied to an MLT partner business school or be in the process of applying with the intention to enroll.
Citizenship: US citizen or US permanent resident (including DACA participant)
Seminars: You must be able to attend the following two seminars to matriculate into the MLT MBA PD Program.
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Kick-Off Seminar (virtual) April 24-26, 2025
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Career Transition and Leadership Seminar (in-person) – DC metro area – May 27-29, 2025
Curriculum: At MLT, we are invested in you. We commit a significant amount of time and resources to each MLT MBA PD Fellow. If accepted into MLT MBA PD, we expect a similar commitment to MLT and to your future. All applicants must be willing to commit significant time and energy to the program, which includes five months of formal curriculum, followed by support during your MBA program.
Selection Process
The selection committee is looking for individuals who demonstrate excellence in the following three areas:
- Academic Achievement: Those with a 3.0 GPA or greater and a strong test score are highly encouraged to apply. On average, Fellows’s score range between 620 to 710 (GMAT – older version), 153 to 161 (GRE Quantitative), and 154 to 162 (GRE Verbal).
- Leadership: Applicants should demonstrate leadership experience and potential.
- Career Exploration and Progression: Applicants should be interested in networking and MBA-level recruiting with at least one of MLT’s corporate partners. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to their personal and professional path through participation in organizations, internships, and other activities. In addition, applicants should demonstrate an understanding of their post-MBA career goals.
For more information, contact mba-apply@mlt.org.
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