Sridhar Yendamuri | Sridhar Prahasith Yendamuri | Project Finance Enthusiast, Ivy League Admissions

  MBA Application Pitfalls : Common Mistakes to Avoid Have you ever come across a situation where two candidates with similar stats—comparable GMAT scores, GPAs, and work experience—end up with vastly different outcomes? One secures an interview invite, while the other is left wondering what went wrong. Many applicants quickly attribute such differences to minor factors like test scores or geography, but the reality runs much deeper. Based on my experience working with applicants, I’ve observed that small yet crucial missteps often determine success or rejection. Here are some of the most common MBA application mistakes—and how to avoid them.   1. Lack of Self-Introspection: Failing to Connect the Dots Many applicants rush into writing their essays and resumes without deeply introspecting on their profiles. They focus on articulating goals but fail to establish a logical connection between their past experiences and future aspirations. For instance, a candidate I wor...