Abroad B-School Deadlines (2008)

[sandy_venkat]

Originally Posted by VenkateshV

Hi Guys.
I need help

I planning to take my GMAT in september or early october. Will I have enuf time to apply for the universities in US?
Also Do u ve any idea abt institutes in Singapore... Please let me know abt the same and the procedure and deadline for applying..

If not cannot can anyone please guide me regarding the same.

As kunal said..u'd be late for R1 round...U can app for R2 though..but u wud be hard pressed for the time one takes to think thru the essays..u can have a idea of wat u want to do and how to go abt writing the essays...when u have got free time, go thru other sites and blogs of ppl who have secured admission to top colleges. U can get an idea of apping thru their blogs too..

In singapore...one can app to colls like NUS, nanyang..Insead (it has a campus there) would be a gr8 choice...

BTW could you share your profile with us..if u dont mind??

[nagpalkunal]

Originally Posted by sandy_venkat

As kunal said..u'd be late for R1 round...U can app for R2 though..but u wud be hard pressed for the time one takes to think thru the essays..u can have a idea of wat u want to do and how to go abt writing the essays...when u have got free time, go thru other sites and blogs of ppl who have secured admission to top colleges. U can get an idea of apping thru their blogs too..

In singapore...one can app to colls like NUS, nanyang..Insead (it has a campus there) would be a gr8 choice...

BTW could you share your profile with us..if u dont mind??

I would still not put it such black and white.
My guesstimate for your chances is 50/45/5 for R1/2/3 respectively.
I don't think it is much sharper than this cause:
a) AdCom reserves seats for R1 to a ballpark figure. simply to ensure fairness! So number of seats available do not drop sharply cause they never were available for the full quote
b) The number of aspirants remains same to a little more in R2. That itself is the only factor that reduces probability.

Cheers

[pumpupthejam]

hey kunal ,

i guess ive asked you this in another thread as well , what about spring deadlines?
do only the non-top 20 schools have a spring intake in the first place?

my apologies if its the wrong thread but would appreciate it if you could enlighten me about this

[nagpalkunal]

Originally Posted by pumpupthejam

hey kunal ,

i guess ive asked you this in another thread as well , what about spring deadlines?
do only the non-top 20 schools have a spring intake in the first place?

my apologies if its the wrong thread but would appreciate it if you could enlighten me about this

Hi PTJ,
I am not sure about any other thread.
anyhow, from what i know 99 out of 100 schools have only a fall intake. MBA is diff from say a MS since there are certain set patterns in internships and jobs in the industry. so you really have very little space to play around with.

so there, only fall and no spring.

Cheers

[pumpupthejam]

thanks a ton kunal ,

i was actually under the impression that some unis do have a spring intake,becuse i know a few people whove scored like in the 580-610 and are applying for the spring terms,
anyway thanks for the info man

i have a few more queries, ill prolly post it in the right thread before the mod gets me lol

[kumarvibhore]

hi all ,

can anyone tell me about the different stages in the admission procedure . which particular time in the year is the best to apply ?

[Simz]

Originally Posted by kumarvibhore

hi all ,

can anyone tell me about the different stages in the admission procedure . which particular time in the year is the best to apply ?

Hey Vibhor..

Welcome to PG.. Since u r only 7 posts old coupla points to note:

1) Before posting anything look around the other threads.. U might just find the answers too your queries without even asking for it..

2) Try n post your query in the correct thread.. In that way u save your time and the chances of getting a quicker as well as correct response are way higer.. Your query sud have gone to the "B-Skool assistance desk"..

Anyways.. are allowed such mistakes- but only initially-

Now to answer your query

the following are the rough stages in an application process:

1) Take your GMAT (This stage can be shifted to other ranks depending on your preference- but having a GMAT score in hand is a great way to begin)

2) Shortlist schools as per score, budget, your personal choice, blah, blah, blah..

3) Write your application essay/ SOP's.. This stage takes the longest and you sud give ur max to this stage.. a good gmat score always helps your case but might now necessarily get u a call.. a good essay most often than not will surely get u an interview call..

4) Wait for the school's response.. Depending on the school's admission process you will either get an inetrview call/ rejection (i hope not) or a direct admission.. In 99.99999% cases itll be an interview call.. I cant recall any school I know that gives u a direct admission (MBS does i think)

5) INTERVIEW..

6) Wait for results..

7) Hopefully if u get a postive response, and may be more than one positive response, then u get to select which school u wanna go to.. and then begins another process of arranging finances, visa, etc etc etc..

To answer your 2nd question.. there is no fixed BEST time to apply, but yes, a GMAT in around the month of August-September gives u ample time to apply in the first round of most B skools, and in the 2nd round of a few others (which sud be ur target as the chances of an admit are higher in the 1st round).. Also taking GMAT during this time gives u a scope of retaking ur GMAT, and still making it to the 2nd deadline in worst case scenarios, just in case u bungle the first GMAT..

Hope that answers ur query..

[kumarvibhore]

Originally Posted by Simz

Hey Vibhor..

Welcome to PG.. Since u r only 7 posts old coupla points to note:

1) Before posting anything look around the other threads.. U might just find the answers too your queries without even asking for it..

2) Try n post your query in the correct thread.. In that way u save your time and the chances of getting a quicker as well as correct response are way higer.. Your query sud have gone to the "B-Skool assistance desk"..

Anyways.. are allowed such mistakes- but only initially-

Now to answer your query

the following are the rough stages in an application process:

1) Take your GMAT (This stage can be shifted to other ranks depending on your preference- but having a GMAT score in hand is a great way to begin)

2) Shortlist schools as per score, budget, your personal choice, blah, blah, blah..

3) Write your application essay/ SOP's.. This stage takes the longest and you sud give ur max to this stage.. a good gmat score always helps your case but might now necessarily get u a call.. a good essay most often than not will surely get u an interview call..

4) Wait for the school's response.. Depending on the school's admission process you will either get an inetrview call/ rejection (i hope not) or a direct admission.. In 99.99999% cases itll be an interview call.. I cant recall any school I know that gives u a direct admission (MBS does i think)

5) INTERVIEW..

6) Wait for results..

7) Hopefully if u get a postive response, and may be more than one positive response, then u get to select which school u wanna go to.. and then begins another process of arranging finances, visa, etc etc etc..

To answer your 2nd question.. there is no fixed BEST time to apply, but yes, a GMAT in around the month of August-September gives u ample time to apply in the first round of most B skools, and in the 2nd round of a few others (which sud be ur target as the chances of an admit are higher in the 1st round).. Also taking GMAT during this time gives u a scope of retaking ur GMAT, and still making it to the 2nd deadline in worst case scenarios, just in case u bungle the first GMAT..

Hope that answers ur query..

hi
i am really greatful for all that information u gave . will surely keep ur suggestions in mind from now ( and post in the right thread ).
thanx for ur prompt reply.

[Simz]

Originally Posted by kumarvibhore

hi
i am really greatful for all that information u gave . will surely keep ur suggestions in mind from now ( and post in the right thread ).
thanx for ur prompt reply.

U r welcome.. But considering u r still in college u sudnt be worrying much about it now.. A MBA from a good institute can be acheived as well as the true value of it can be enjoyed only when u have good amount n quality work ex.. so u sud be concentrating on getting a good job..

[nagpalkunal]

Originally Posted by Simz

Hey Vibhor..

Welcome to PG.. Since u r only 7 posts old coupla points to note:

Hope that answers ur query..

Hey Simz

Neat post. Makes life much easier for me to reply in PMs

Neo: Blow a trumpet or two man.

Cheers