Phoren B-school 2009 aspirants

[catastrope]

@Neo...
That's a very good point you mentioned.
Any specific target figures that we should be aiming? Somewhere I remember, someone saying a hard cash of 3lacs would be good enough...I don't know what all he included/excluded...any pointers?

[rpradeephere]

Hi Guys,

Even I am planning to app for US Bschools in 2009. Am doing the school research.

Will have 3 yrs exp while apping and 4 while joining.

2 yrs manufacturing and last 3 months in mgmt consulting.

rpk

[quizophobic]

Originally Posted by Neo2000

One thing that will start to worry you'll later and I really believe you'll should start working from now is Finance.
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There are a lot of associated costs with doing an MBA in a top school, costs that dont get reported but are an integral part of b-school life( think dinners, get -togethers,outings.....)

Yup.. That's a valid point.. In fact, this is yet another reason for my waiting for another year.. And I guess I'm already in saving mode

[Neo2000]

Originally Posted by catastrope

@Neo...
That's a very good point you mentioned.
Any specific target figures that we should be aiming? Somewhere I remember, someone saying a hard cash of 3lacs would be good enough...I don't know what all he included/excluded...any pointers?

Try to maximise your savings. Start thinking in terms of dollars. 3Lakhs at today's conversion rates comes to about $7500. Do you think this will last you two years?? Why not 6Lakhs? There's still two years to go.

Do you realise what a psychological boost it will be to go to college knowing you have $15000 in your bank account?? In best case scenario where you get tuition loan, that's 15k to blow over a period of 15months(i'm assuming summer intern will bring in some more dough)

When univ's quote total cost they just include tuition fee, books, room and food. Miscellaneous expenses vary from student to student and cannot be accounted for. Yet, you have to realise that a foreign MBA is more than just books and school experience. There will be a lot of wining and dining, socialising,things to experience and none of this comes free

[kunal_singla]

Count me in as well.

[catastrope]

Originally Posted by Neo2000

Try to maximise your savings. Start thinking in terms of dollars. 3Lakhs at today's conversion rates comes to about $7500. Do you think this will last you two years?? Why not 6Lakhs? There's still two years to go.

True!...I completely agree with you...
I have been into saving mode from past one year...Hope tat helps

[dablu]

Hi
I am too planning for Fall 2009.

Name-Santosujit Mohanty(Name ll be changed to W Mohanty by the time i join MBA)
Company-Syntel Inc a american software company.
Work Ex-3 Yrs by the time i join in 2009.
GMAT-Collecting Information about the exam materials.I ll Start preparation soon.
Career Interest-Enterpreneurship,Investment Banking,Management Consulting.

[Jerrykantrell]

Hey all,

Same here, quit my job at TCS, starting to work in an NGO soon, will be giving GMAT in june maybe, apping R1 2008 to start school in 2009.

DOn't have much of a problem with finance. will take a loan from Dad to be repaid in full. Which is why I would like to work in the US for a while before getting back, what do you think are the chances of getting placed there ?
also can we expect a decent salary if we shift back to india without working there ?

Looking at top 10-20 b-schools in the US, top 10 is tough with me being 'demographically challenged'

Thanks to all

[hbsgsb]

Originally Posted by Jerrykantrell

Hey all,

Looking at top 10-20 b-schools in the US, top 10 is tough with me being 'demographically challenged'

Thanks to all

top 10 mite be tough.. but not impossible. I am looking only at Harvard and Stanford... only these two suit my profile.

@everyone: This is not at a time to worry about finance. Just that we need to cut down on unnecessary lavishness......

[Jerrykantrell]

Originally Posted by hbsgsb

top 10 mite be tough.. but not impossible. I am looking only at Harvard and Stanford... only these two suit my profile.

@everyone: This is not at a time to worry about finance. Just that we need to cut down on unnecessary lavishness......

Dude,

What was your criteria ? as you ended up selecting these two only
Oh yeah and I meant schools ranked 10 to 20, I don't have the patience to get into the top 10