Ambitious professionals who want to study at a top business schoolwork work with Leadearly for clear, practical admissions support. Led by Sadaf Raza, who has over 20 years of experience helping candidates apply to leading MBA programmes such as Cambridge Judge Business School and achieving their career aspirations, Leadearly focuses on making each application clear, honest, and well-structured. The support covers everything from shaping essays to preparing confidently for interviews.
Leadearly MBA Admissions Services Include:
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Helping you shape your career story, so your application feels clear and consistent
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Writing and refining essays so your goals and experience come across naturally
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Interview preparation with practice interviews and honest, practical feedback
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Full application support, including CV review, referee guidance, and timeline planning
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Advice on GMAT or GRE preparation, test choice, and waiver options where applicable
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Support after submission, including waitlist guidance and next steps
Leadearly helps applicants at every step of the MBA admissions journey, ensuring applications are complete, well-structured and aligned with what top MBA admissions committees seek.
What the Cambridge MBA Includes
The Cambridge MBA is a one-year, full-time MBA programme offered by Cambridge Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge. The course gives future leaders and entrepreneurs the tools to do well in international companies.
Programme Overview
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Duration: 1 year, full-time.
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Location: Cambridge, UK.
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Format: Intensive core courses, electives and practical, team-based projects.
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Curriculum: Combines academic rigour with hands-on project work, international study opportunities and tailored elective choices.
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Cohort: Diverse, international professionals with varied industry backgrounds.
The curriculum is designed to deepen your strategic thinking, leadership capabilities and business understanding across finance, operations, marketing, strategy and more, preparing you for leadership roles or entrepreneurial opportunities.
Admissions essentials
While applying for the Cambridge MBA, you need to focus on several key components and deadlines structured across multiple rounds.
Requirements & Criteria
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Academic background: A bachelor’s degree equivalent to a good UK 2:1 (lower grades may be considered with strong test scores).
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Work experience: Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience.
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Test scores: GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition or GRE are required.
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References: At least one professional reference required.
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English proficiency: Required if English is not your first language.
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Application fee: £165.
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Financing: Proof of ability to fund studies is expected.
Specific Application Rounds & Deadlines
How We Support You: Our 4-Step MBA Admissions Process
At Leadearly, we guide professionals through every stage of the Cambridge MBA admissions journey with clear, one-to-one support. The focus is on helping you present your experience in the most positive yet authentic way, structure your goals clearly, and show strong alignment with what Cambridge Judge Business School looks for in its MBA candidates.
1. Profile Development
We begin by understanding your career journey, leadership experience, and future goals. This step helps identify what truly strengthens your profile and what needs more clarity or positioning.
How We Help:
We review your background in detail, highlight your strongest leadership examples, and flag any gaps that may raise questions for the admissions committee. You also receive clear guidance on tests, waivers, and application timing.
2. Application Preparation
Once your profile is clear, we move into building the application itself. This includes essays, CV structure, and recommendations, all shaped to reflect your story and fit with the Cambridge MBA.
How We Help:
We work closely with you to draft and refine essays, structure a focused CV, and choose referees who can best support your application. The aim is a complete and consistent application that is easy for the admissions team to understand and tailormade to showcase your fit with Cambridge’s MBA program criteria.
3. Interview Preparation
Interview preparation focuses on helping you speak clearly and confidently about your experience, decisions, and goals.
How We Help:
You take part in mock interviews that reflect real interview conditions. Detailed feedback is provided on content, structure, and delivery, along with guidance on handling behavioural and challenging questions.
4. Managing offers & Scholarships
After submission, support continues through decisions, offers, and funding options.
How We Help:
We help you review offers, understand scholarship opportunities, and make informed choices based on your career plans and financial considerations. Guidance is also provided for scholarship applications and next steps.
Career Outcomes with a Cambridge MBA
Graduates of the Cambridge MBA often see accelerated career growth, expanded leadership opportunities, and mobility across industries and geographies.
Why Choose Leadearly for Your MBA Admissions?
Leadearly’s official services are designed to support applicants through every stage of the MBA admissions journey; from narrative development to interview coaching, with tailored insights and practical guidance aligned to programmes like the Cambridge MBA. The Leadearly consultantation process helps applicants clarify motivations, frame impactful career stories and navigate competitive evaluation standards.
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Leadearly Recent Alumni
Anita
Working with Leadearly helped me bring clarity to my Cambridge MBA application. Sadaf pushed me to explain my career choices more clearly and helped shape my essays without changing my voice. The interview preparation was especially useful and made me feel calm and prepared on the day. I received an offer and felt confident about my decision to join the programme.
Mei Lin
The biggest plus of working with Leadearly was the structured approach. From reviewing my profile to refining my CV and essays, every step was practical and focused. Sadaf’s feedback was direct and thoughtful, which helped me present my experience in a much clearer way. I felt well supported throughout the entire Cambridge MBA application process.
Daniel
Leadearly’s guidance made a real difference to my application. The process helped me reflect on my leadership experience and explain my goals in a way that felt honest and well thought through. The mock interviews were challenging but extremely helpful. I entered the interview confident and prepared, and I was delighted to receive an offer from Cambridge.