Ask Me Anything: Deferred Enrollment MBA Admissions

🎤 Hosted by Susan Cera and Jennifer Jackson, Stratus Admissions
📅 January 27, 2026
⌚ 7:30 PM ET

Are you considering applying to a deferred enrollment MBA program such as Harvard Business School’s 2+2 Program, Stanford GSB’s Deferred Enrollment Program, the Wharton Moelis Advance Access Program, the Chicago Booth Scholars Program, or similar opportunities?

These programs offer college seniors an opportunity to secure a seat at a top MBA program now, then work for several years before matriculating. Think of it as an insurance plan. Deferred enrollment is a great option for individuals who know they want to earn an MBA. For international students, deferred enrollment can help ensure the ability to remain in the U.S. after completing OPT. Securing an acceptance also provides flexibility to take risks early in your career and confidence to switch jobs without worrying that working for a lesser-known company will negatively impact your chances of admission to a top MBA program later.

Join Stratus Admissions for a live Ask Me Anything session on Deferred Enrollment MBA admissions, hosted by Susan Cera, Director of MBA Admissions, and Jennifer Jackson, HBS alum. This interactive event is designed for college seniors and master’s students who went directly to graduate school after undergrad and want candid, expert insight into the deferred MBA admissions process.

Susan and Jennifer will cover the who, what, where, when, and how of deferred enrollment before opening it up for questions.

Common questions include:

• Is deferred enrollment right for me?

• What do top programs look for?

• Who should I ask to write my recommendations?

The session will be highly interactive, with the bulk of the time reserved for live Q&A.

If deferred enrollment MBA programs are on your radar, this is a conversation you will not want to miss. Register below and bring your questions!