A dean of MBA admissions who's read over 50,000 applications answers 5 burning questions about getting into business school

Business school admissions are competitive, with schools looking for the right mix of experience, undergraduate grades, and GMAT test scores.

With so many components of an MBA application, sometimes it's unclear what stands out most to a reviewer.

Isser Gallogly, associate dean of MBA Admissions at New York University's Stern School of Business, visited Business Insider and provided some insight into what he most looks for in a winning application.

With 15 years of experience in MBA admissions at Stern, Gallogly has reviewed more than 50,000 applications.

Read on below to hear his best advice for getting into a top business program.