The decision to apply to business school is an exciting one, but one that is often wrought with anxiety given the many factors involved.  There is no doubt about it – there are multiple steps that must be taken into account when applying to MBA programs.
 
However, the process doesn’t have to be stressful if it is undergone systematically.  Therefore, one of the most important things that you can do before embarking on your MBA application journey is to get organized; Ivy Groupe's MBA Application Checklist (49-page PDF) will help you do just that.  Print and use this checklist as a workbook for each school that you are applying to in order to make sure that nothing slips through the cracks.  Each section has questions that you should consider as you go through each aspect of the process (such as standardized testing, resume, essays, etc.).