Nanyang application interviews and admits (2008)

[Puneet Chowdhri]

Originally Posted by DPS1

Hi Puneet, Rahula

How many days have you been given to accept the offer.

Jaimin, Cat_spidey

Have you formally declined Nanyang offer.

Trying to get an idea whether people waiting for result for over 2 weeks after interview have any chance or will get dinged!

Hi DPS1,

The mail only informs abt admit. It says that more information would be recd in an offical letter by Univ shortly. However, I guess there are fews guys who have got a hard copy of the add package. Could you guys plz throw some light on DPS1 query.

Cheers,
Puneet

[jshah29]

@ DPS1

I havent formally declined yet. I am waiting for their response which will formally ask me to pay up. I guess we will first receive an email asking for accpetance fee and on acceptance of the fee they shall send us the package. Suresh has been asked to pay SG$1000 by May 14. I guess they will give atleast 3-5 days to make the payment. Will keep u guys updated when i get the e-mail

All the best to the guys who are waiting!

Jaimin

[note2nitin]

Hi All

I received an admit e-mail from NBS on April 21st and I am waiting for admissions kit since then. How much time should I wait before writing/calling to them.

I also applied to NUS on March 07 and have not heard anything from them. Does it take so long for them to confirm the status. Let me know your thoughts on this.

Regards
Nitin Kohli
GMAT/AWA - 670/5.1
8 years Work Ex in CRM industry

[satadru bagchi]

Hi guys,

I have also received a admission offer from nanyang. But i am really confused since i have got a similar call form XLRI - GMP. Can anyone suggest which u wld be a better option in terms of placement scenario.

My profile:
GMAT: 710
Work Ex: 5 yrs in Marketing


Cheers
Satadru

[DPS1]

Originally Posted by satadru bagchi

Hi guys,

I have also received a admission offer from nanyang. But i am really confused since i have got a similar call form XLRI - GMP. Can anyone suggest which u wld be a better option in terms of placement scenario.

My profile:
GMAT: 710
Work Ex: 5 yrs in Marketing


Cheers
Satadru

Hi Satadru,

One of my relatives is joining the XLRI-GMP 2008. Pls send me a PM if u want his contact details. He had told me that placements there have been very good and are almost guaranteed. Also, it is 5 months shorter than NBS/NUS.

DPS1

[Puneet Chowdhri]

Hi Satadru,

The choice will really boil down to your personal goals and wht you wish to achieve from the course.

I wil try to list down points where Nanyang scores above XLRI and vice-versa

- NBS is truly global and diverse school, in terms of student body, faculty and alumini. The global outlook and diversity (pls read cultural and business perspective from diff parts of the world) will be a miss from XLRI point of view. You will find all Indians there.

- Scope of XLRI is limited to India whereas NBS has a reach in the entire APAC region. It's just that NBS marketing and addmission dept is not at par with world's top-notch school and thus we think tht it has not got any reach in India. Talk to few alumns and you would realize that NBS stands at par with XLRI-GMP in terms of recognition in India. Definitely schools like ISB, IIMA, C scores much above NBS in India but when it come to APAC region NBS has more reach (no doubt). My brother did his course from ISB this year (class of 2008 ) and he indeed told me that Nanyang was well known among all the faculties and student body out there. So people do know abt NBS.

NBS administration too knows abt its probs and they are doing their own bid to address these issues. It's CSO (Career Service office) has improved leaps and bounds in past few years and it is set to improve further (this was told to me by the interviewer in response to one of my Qs). They have a new dean from Wharton (Mr Jitendra Singh) whose apsire to bring school in Top-25 (which means afew more changes for better). They plan to conduct world MBA tour for next session so that the school gets more exposure. So there are probs which are getting addressed which is a good sign and soon we may see a school which is visible to a broader base outside APAC.

- If you are gang-ho to be in India immediately after MBA then XLRI-GMP may give you better options (I agree with DSP1 on placements) in short term. If persuing an MBA @ NBS is only because one has not been able to crack some coveted bschools in India and thus looking for cheaper and nearer (in terms of location) options in Asia than I will advice you to stick to XLRI. However, if you are looking for a global exp and wish to spend some years of your life in SNG than go for NBS (which shld not be a bad bet given the quality of life in SNG and the recog of NBS in SNG and APAC in general). In any case NBS is bound to give you better results in long term.

These are all my personal opinions (data gathered after my own research) and are not intended to influence your decision. The final decision lies on the individual and one shld decide based on his/her comfort level with the course.

Regards,
Puneet

[abhi_angel]

Hi!

Thanks all for replying to my previous query regarding the dilemma about NTU vs. IIML, especially considering my interest to pursue career in India. It would be really great if someone can give me contact(s) of NTU alumni or current students. This would further help me in taking a decision.

Thanks,
Abhishek

[vivekrvcse]

Hey guys,

Anyone with TECHNOLOGY as their specialisation got an admit?
If anyone has applied for a specialization can you please let us know (post it here)
Vivek

Interviewed , hoping

[suresh.behera]

Originally Posted by satadru bagchi

Hi guys,

I have also received a admission offer from nanyang. But i am really confused since i have got a similar call form XLRI - GMP. Can anyone suggest which u wld be a better option in terms of placement scenario.

My profile:
GMAT: 710
Work Ex: 5 yrs in Marketing


Cheers
Satadru

If you are looking for placement and to build a carrer in India the no doubt ot should be XLRI. it can assure you 100% placement.

If you are looking for international experience the NTU may be a better option. It has a good brand value out side India.

[suresh.behera]

Originally Posted by Puneet Chowdhri

Hi Satadru,

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These are all my personal opinions (data gathered after my own research) and are not intended to influence your decision. The final decision lies on the individual and one shld decide based on his/her comfort level with the course.

Regards,
Puneet

Hey Puneet,

I really like this caption. Also I must say I totally agree with you.