Deferred programs attract highly ambitious college seniors and master’s students in their final year of study looking to secure a seat at a coveted business school’s MBA program 2-5 years before attending. Those successful applicants who secure a seat at these programs enjoy access to Career Services, industry events, and conferences, as well as mentorship, enabling the Pre-MBA experience to be focused and centered around exposure-enabling opportunities – like accepting an offer at a start-up with great potential but a highly risky career move. However, securing a seat in a coveted MBA program through deferred enrollment is no easy feat. To help you stand out and increase your chances of admission, here are 4 elements you must integrate into your deferred MBA application. Read more: