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The 2025 MBA Application Season Has Officially Begun! This Year Presents the Greatest Opportunity Yet!
Hello, I’m TJ, the CEO of Alpha Advisors.
The 2025 MBA application season has officially kicked off. Top business schools in the U.S. and Europe—including Harvard, Stanford, and Columbia—have begun releasing application details, making this the time to commit fully to your MBA plans.
While some prospective applicants are hesitating due to concerns over the Trump administration or the recent situation at Harvard, Alpha believes that this year presents an unprecedented opportunity for success. Some international applicants are facing enrollment restrictions, which is prompting other candidates to hold back. As a result, your chances of admission may actually increase—a trend we also observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. In short, this could be a golden window to get into top programs.
Even if you’re unsure about your competitiveness, this is the year when serious preparation can lead to admission into a top MBA. Test scores and academic background are not the key differentiators anymore. In fact, most MBA programs are placing less weight on standardized tests. What matters most now is the quality of your essays. And what determines essay quality is your long-term goal—something Alpha places at the core of every strategy.
In this article, we’ll walk you through the latest application deadlines and reveal what it takes to get into the world’s top MBA programs. If you're serious about advancing your career, boosting your income, and succeeding on the global stage, read to the end—and take your first step by booking a free consultation today.
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Alpha Advisors has helped over 500 individuals each year gain admission to the most prestigious universities around the world. Our past results include top-tier institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, Chicago Booth, Wharton, Columbia, NYU Stern, LBS, Cambridge, and Oxford.
We also provide comprehensive post-graduation career support. Our clients have landed offers from leading global companies including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Mitsubishi Corporation, Itochu Corporation, McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Google, and Amazon. Our placement record in ultra-competitive fields like global finance, strategy consulting, trading companies, and tech giants (GAFAM) is among the best in the country.
Whether you are pursuing job placements (domestic or international), MBA and graduate school admissions, undergraduate or boarding school applications, career transitions, test prep, or entrepreneurship, we’ve got your back. Start with a free consultation today!
2025 MBA Application Deadlines (Round 1)
The 2025 application cycle (for 2026 enrollment) is now underway, and top MBA programs around the world have announced their Round 1 deadlines. Round 1 offers the highest number of admission and scholarship spots, making it the most strategic time to apply. If you're aiming to secure a spot, submitting in this round is essential.
Below is the latest list of Round 1 deadlines for major MBA programs as of July 1, 2025.
United States
・Harvard Business School: September 3, 2025
・Stanford Graduate School of Business: September 9, 2025
・Columbia Business School: September 3, 2025 (J-Term: August 13, 2025)
・Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania: September 3, 2025
・MIT Sloan School of Management: September 29, 2025
・UC Berkeley Haas School of Business: September 11, 2025
・Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management: September 10, 2025
・Duke University Fuqua School of Business: September 4, 2025 (Early Action)
・University of Michigan Ross School of Business: September 8, 2025
・NYU Stern School of Business: September 15, 2025
・Cornell Johnson: September 17, 2025 (New❗️)
・Virginia Darden: September 4, 2025 (New❗️)
Europe & UK
・University of Oxford Saïd Business School: September 1, 2025
・University of Cambridge Judge Business School: August 26, 2025
・INSEAD: September 16, 2025
▶ For the full list of MBA programs and latest application info, click here: MBA Program List
Why This Year Is a “Golden Opportunity” for MBA Applicants
1. Trump’s Return and Potential Restrictions on International Students
One of the most significant structural changes this year is the return of the Trump administration and its potential impact on U.S. immigration policy. As seen in the recent case involving Harvard, there are already signs of increasing scrutiny or restrictions on students from certain countries. Japan, however, maintains a strong diplomatic relationship with the United States, making it far less likely to be affected by such measures. In fact, based on conversations with current applicants, visa interviews for Japanese students have already resumed, indicating that the overall impact will likely be limited.
2. A Rise in “Wait-and-See” Applicants Means Less Competition
Due to the uncertainty around Trump’s policies and other geopolitical tensions, a portion of applicants—especially those from China, Russia, and other affected regions—are expected to hold off on applying this year. Even among applicants from countries with minimal impact, like Japan, some may decide to postpone their applications. But this is exactly what creates a contrarian opportunity. A similar trend occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, when fewer applicants meant higher admission chances at top schools. Many who applied during that window have since graduated and now hold high-paying positions, some earning upwards of ¥30M annually. That same kind of opportunity is emerging again—right now.
3. Relaxed Test Requirements Mean the End of the “Score-Driven” Era
In recent years, business schools have shifted toward more accessible tests like the GMAT Focus Edition and Executive Assessment (EA), and the weight placed on test scores has declined significantly. Even M7 schools like Columbia now accept the EA, and an increasing number of programs allow English proficiency to be demonstrated through Duolingo. However, this does not mean that admission is getting easier.
With less emphasis on test scores, what matters more? The answer is clear: your essays. That’s why your long-term career vision and essay quality are now the key factors that determine whether you get in—or not.
Those thinking “Maybe I’ll wait a few more years to apply” are the ones most at risk of missing the easiest year to get accepted. At Alpha, we’re seeing more clients than ever starting their applications early. Many are already working on their documents and essays, targeting Round 1 deadlines in September.
This Year Is a Golden Opportunity—Talk to Alpha Now!
As explained above, this year presents a rare and significant opportunity for MBA admission. Especially for those applying in Round 1, the chances of getting into a top business school are remarkably high. Programs that were previously extremely competitive now face fewer applicants, creating a window for you to gain admission to schools that once felt out of reach. On the other hand, if you wait until next year, the number of applicants will likely rebound, making the competition even tougher. That’s why applying this year matters more than ever.
And most importantly, you need to take action now. If you're thinking, “MBA applications take over a year” or “I’m not ready yet,” then you’re exactly the kind of person who should talk to Alpha.
For example, Columbia Business School accepts both the EA and Duolingo—meaning you can realistically prepare and submit a competitive application in just three months. In this new era of relaxed test requirements, spending over a year on GMAT and TOEFL is a highly inefficient strategy. With Alpha, we can help you apply in the shortest time possible—so reach out today!
Many of our early starters are already being accepted into top MBA programs and stepping into careers that exceed ¥30M in annual compensation.
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Alpha Advisors: Your Best MBA Application Partner
For the past 17 years, Alpha Advisors has helped applicants gain admission to top MBA and graduate programs around the world—including Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Chicago Booth, MIT Sloan, London Business School, INSEAD, and IESE.
Our support doesn’t stop at admission. We provide post-acceptance guidance that leads to offers from world-leading companies like Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, BCG, BlackRock, P&G, Google, and more.
Our Services:
・Strategy design for MBA / graduate / undergraduate admissions
・Scholarship application support (essays, recommendation letters, interviews)
・Self-assessment and long-term career planning
・School selection and networking strategy
・Application document creation (resume / essays)
・GRE / GMAT preparation
・TOEFL / IELTS / Duolingo prep
・Internship and job-hunting strategy (for MBA recruiting)
We’re here to be the ultimate team to help you realize your vision. From scholarships and admissions to top MBA / graduate / undergraduate programs, all the way to landing offers from elite global employers—we help you reach your goals with maximum efficiency. Alpha Advisors is your one and only choice!
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