The joyful culmination of your journey to business school will come when you finally get your acceptance. That day, you’ll anxiously open your application portal, rapidly dart your eyes across your screen, and beam a great big smile when you see the good news.
But if you hope to enroll in a top-ranked European MBA program in August/September 2025, this exciting day is still a ways away. And if you want to ensure it comes, it’s time to start preparing, leaving no stone unturned on your path to crafting the ultimate applicant profile.
Whether you already have a concrete list of the universities you’re eyeing or are still mulling your options, you must first know what materials you need for your applications and when to submit them.
With that in mind, A1 MBA Consulting is excited to continue our series covering application essentials for QS’s Top 25 MBA Programs in Europe. This post will take a deep dive into the five universities occupying the 11th to 15th places in the ranking:
11. Copenhagen Business School
12. ESCP Europe
13. IMD Business School
14. ESSEC Business School
15. Erasmus University (Rotterdam School of Management – RSM)
ESCP Europe is yet to announce its application calendar for students looking to enroll in September 2025. We will add this information as soon as the university publishes it.
IMD Business School is yet to announce its application calendar for students looking to enroll in September 2025. We will add this information as soon as the university publishes it.
Contact Details of a Professional/Academic Referee
Mix of Fill-in-the-Blank and Short-Answer Explanations of Post-MBA Career Goals:
Target Job Industry
Target Job Function
Target Geography
List of Three Target Companies
Describe Your Professional Network (50-Word Maximum)
Two Essays:
1. Tell Us Your Story. Make Sure You Include Specific Examples Relevant to the Application Process (300-400 Words).
2. Is There Any Additional Information That Is Critical for the Admissions Committee That Has Not Been Covered Elsewhere in This Application? (i.e. Re-Application, Health, Grades; 100-Word Maximum)
Two Referees (RSM Does Not Specify Academic or Professional Referees)
Satisfactory GMAT / GMAT Focus / GRE, Shorter GRE / BAT Test Score
Official Transcript and Copy of Your Diploma or Degree from Your College or University
Copy of Your Passport
€ 100 Application Fee
Candidates Invited for an Admissions Interview Must Complete a Video Response via Kira Talent
Apply with Confidence: A1 MBA Consultant
A1 MBA Consultant proudly offers superior admission consulting services at half the price of the market leaders. We dedicate ourselves to your applications as if they were our own. That’s why there are hundreds of A1 alumni who currently study/have graduated from top European B-Schools like the ones featured in today’s blog.
At A1, we are far more than glorified essay editors. We work relentlessly on 100% of your application – from your essays to your CV, interview, and networking – to highlight your unique experiences and abilities in a way that cannot be ignored by top-tier business schools.
Want to work with us?
Book a Free Consultation today to meet with Hadi Hussaini, our Founder, Head of Admission Consulting, and Head of GMAT Tutoring.
If you decide to partner with A1, you’ll pay $3,000 for your first application, $1,000 for your second, and $500 for each one after that – far less than you’d shell out to work with other “top” consulting firms charging $7,000 – 20,000 for their boilerplate services.
Please feel free to contact us at mya1consultant@gmail.com with any questions. Happy application season!