Access MBA One-To-One event in London on 11 February provides a free platform for professionals to engage in one-on-one conversations and small group meetings with representatives and alumni from top business schools

An MBA is a big investment. Not only from a financial perspective, but also in terms of your time and energy. Getting the timing right is important if you want to maximise your chance of admission, as well as the impact that an MBA can have on your career.

The MBA admissions essays are a chance for your target schools to get to know you better, and to understand who you are beyond your academic achievements and your work experience. As a former Director of Admissions, I have seen how applicants can really shine in the admissions essays. However there are some common pitfalls to avoid.

If you’ve made it to the interview stage of the MBA admissions process, you’re probably wondering – how much does the interview really count? A strong MBA interview performance alone won’t be enough alone to get you admitted, but it’s certainly possible to lose out off the back of a poor interview.