Esade MBA Deadlines 2024-2025
The Esade MBA deadlines for the 2024-2025 admissions season are as follows.
| Rounds | Application Deadline | Final Decision Notification By |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 3, 2024 | November 20, 2024 |
| Round 2 | November 21, 2024 | January 13, 2024 |
| Round 3 | January 14, 2025 | February 19, 2025 |
| Round 4 | February 20, 2025 | March 19, 2025 |
| Round 5 | March 20, 2025 | April 23, 2025 |
| Round 6 | April 24, 2025 | May 14, 2025 |
| Round 7 | May 15, 2025 | June 4, 2025 |
| Round 8 | June 5, 2025 | June 19, 2025 |
| Round 9 | June 20, 2025 | July 4, 2025 |
Required Materials
Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree, along with 2 years minimum of professional experience.
The completed application will include transcripts for all post-secondary academic work, GMAT, GRE or Esade Admissions Test score reports (no waiver available), essay responses, two references, a current resume in English, and the application fee. Applicants must also provide a passport-style photo, a copy of their passport(s) or identity card (Spanish citizens). While no minimum score for the GMAT or GRE is required, the adcom notes that the current average scores are 660 for the GMAT test and 160/162 for the GRE test. Recommendations may come from professional or academic references, but the adcom notes a preference for professional sources.
Non-native English speakers who do not hold a university degree from a university where English is the teaching language must prove their English proficiency with one of the following: a 100 on the TOEFL IBT, a 7.0 on the IELTS, a B+ for a Certificate in Advanced English, a C+ for a Certificate of Proficiency in English, or +68 on Academic Pearson.
Interviews
Interviews are issued by invitation only and an interview is mandatory for admission. All selected applicants are interviewed by an associate director of admissions.
Interviews may be conducted in person either in Barcelona or at an international off-campus admissions events. Alternatively, the interview can be done via Skype.
MBA Applywire
Academics: Neuroscience major at large state school, initially struggled with mental health issues in undergrad failing about 6 classes and got academically suspended, able to retake 2 of my failed classes, very strong upward trend after getting life together.
Impact/growth at work: Worked as an EMT for 3 years full time while attending school, went to paramedic school for a year, then promoted to work as a medic for another 2 years finishing my undergrad. Had the opportunity to help save some lives and hopefully make their lives better. Left medical field about a year ago, now working in state government in an environmental compliance role.
Activities: Writing/mixing/producing music, rock climbing, long distance running, volunteer crisis counselor for suicide hotline.
Interested in MBB Consulting, Healthcare management, Biotech, and eventually starting my own business.
Plan on taking GMAT early August for R1 application, looking to score around 700
Had quite a few extracurriculars in undergrad years and first two years of career, then all ECs are mostly at my job (like conducting training, mentorship program, etc.)
Don't know if this is relevant, but I was born and grew up in Central Asia (think Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, etc.)
I got 4 years professional working experience
Background:
Age: 28
Nationality: French & North African
Undergraduate: Industrial Engineering 3.5/4.3 GPA
GMAT/GRE Score: 655 on only practice exam completed so far (Test date: June 2nd)
Work Experience:
4 years at P&G in Sales - Promoted in 1.5 years and did 3 roles total, the latest in which I managed 2 direct reports
2 years at FAANG in Sales/Account Management - Promoted in less than a year
Extracurriculars / Volunteering:
Case competition Coach for my school’s team at an international case comp for a couple years post grad, now sitting on board of advisors
Mentoring new immigrants to help find employment through resume workshops, interview prep, etc. through a non-profit
Plenty of clubs & case competitions during undergrad
Target Schools:
LBS or INSEAD
Post-MBA Goals:
Middle East Tech PgM/PM or Consulting
Other:
Trilingual and grew up between North Africa, Middle East, Asia, and North America.