Hi guys. Can someone please send me the recommendation form that CUHK Full time MBA requires our referees to fill. I am a prospective candidate for 2013 batch

Guys I have accepted the admission offer from CUHK for MBA 2012.

I have not been able to contact to the people joining this year.

I have created a group on Facebook. 'CUMBA class of 2014'

Here is the link.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/340895789303431/

Kindly get in the group who all are joining CUHK this year so that we all can get in touch with each other.

Hi koolwebby,

Congratulations on i/v invite!

In my interview the asked me the following:

1. Walk them through my job profile. What I do at work.
2. Situations where I displayed leadership skills
3. Why Hong Kong? How will I manage since I've very minimal Mandarin skills?
4. What according me makes one a good manager. Also, any situation I've come across managers who don't have the make of a leader.
5. What are you short-term and long-term goals

Overall, it was a good experience. Mostly conversational. I think they look for a candidate's fit into their program and whether CUHK can help him/her achieve professional success.

I'm not taking the offer as I've admit from other b-school. It was a hard decision to make since CUHK was always in my top-list of B-Schools.

GoodLuck with interview. Rock it!

yeah.. thanks for the help... yeah im also following thread for ceibs..saw your posts on that.. so u joining Ceibs..?. i had my interview for the same... still awaiting final results.. ..

yeah.. thanks for the help... yeah im also following thread for ceibs..saw your posts on that.. so u joining Ceibs..?. i had my interview for the same... still awaiting final results.. ..:)

Hi,

I have got an interview invite from CUHK.. Interview on 6 march....
Can you help me with the type of questions they ask..?

Are you accepting the offer..?

Hi koolwebby,

Congratulations on i/v invite!

In my interview the asked me the following:

1. Walk them through my job profile. What I do at work.
2. Situations where I displayed leadership skills
3. Why Hong Kong? How will I manage since I've very minimal Mandarin skills?
4. What according me makes one a good manager. Also, any situation I've come across managers who don't have the make of a leader.
5. What are you short-term and long-term goals

Overall, it was a good experience. Mostly conversational. I think they look for a candidate's fit into their program and whether CUHK can help him/her achieve professional success.

I'm not taking the offer as I've admit from other b-school. It was a hard decision to make since CUHK was always in my top-list of B-Schools.

GoodLuck with interview. Rock it!

amalladi Says

Surprised to see CUHK missing from the FT rankings this year.

CUHK is there on ft ranking list for this year... 8-)..
Take a look at the link below..
http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/global-mba-rankings-2012

pratiksabherwal Says

Yup, it came in on 28 last year, what a rank to be on straight away! And then vanishes off the list :)

CUHK is there on ft ranking list for this year... 8-)..
Take a look at the link below..
http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/global-mba-rankings-2012

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Received admit from CUHK for Full-Time MBA 2012-2013 along with Schol.

Puys, what is the batch size of the CUMBA (FT) program and approximately how many Indians are there in a batch?

Any one recieved iv call in 3rd round??

@mancunian: Thanks for the wishes

My profile: nothing great, just an ordinary Joe (I'm serious).. GMAT:720, Exp.: 4 years in Research & Analytics, Acad: Engg + CFA L3, Ex. Curr.: decent, but no "I have worked for an NGO" stuff for me.. I guess b-schools across the globe are increasingly getting NGO-averse and for the right reasons-Indians have exploited this route left, right, and centre and actually made a mockery of the work and people who are genuinely interested in social work.

Guys please let me know your thoughts on my previous post.. Good/bad, all kind of feedback will be highly appreciated.

Hi all,
I always knew that pagalguy was one of the best forums for aspirants of MBA schools in India; however, I wasn't aware, until yesterday, of its utility for international B-schools as well. Anyhow, my bad, never got down to checking the website before submitting any of my apps or preparing for any of my interviews - it would have surely been useful. Now that I'm done with the apps and have got a few admits, I just wanted some advice from the junta:
Since this year was my 'Target Asia-Pac Year', I applied to a few Asian B-schools: got dinged from ISB and NTU after an interview (was unwell and could hardly speak :P) but managed to get through CEIBS, CUHK, HULT, and NUS.
I have four years experience in the market/business research & analytics industry and plan to specialise in strategy for a consult-based job. Although my CFA can make life a wee bit easy if I decide to specialise in Fin, but somehow down the line, I've realised mainstream/core Fin. is not me - although, I'll be more than happy with bits and pieces of Corp. Fin. and M&A; Advisory. Not keen on working outside India in the long-term, i.e., more than five years.
Therefore, with some preliminary due diligence, I've boiled down to the following conclusion and would highly appreciated if yu puys could let me know your thoughts on this.
CEIBS: A highly ranked school (across all B-school rankings) with good post-MBA salary figures, good for consulting too; however, I have this feeling that the figures are a bit skewed and applicable moreso in the case of Chinese students. Mandarin remains a perennial concern and a lot of people have told me acquiring business proficiency in Mandarin takes years, forget reading and/or writing. The very pleasant people on my interview panel scared me further by stressing 'a lot' on the importance on knowing Mandarin before even dreaming of getting a job after the MBA program!! The cost of living is a bit lower than in both Singapore and Hong Kong; but, of the three locations, may not be the best for a desi.
CUHK: A very good school with a wide CUMBA alumini network in Mainland and around; its location in HK makes it particularly interesting for the people interested in Fin - but, as I mentioned earlier, I'm not bullish on Fin. Cost of living is higher than in both Shanghai and Singapore. However, a scholarship worth HKD 100,000 makes it even more difficult to turn down!!
HULT: Not considering, to say the least
NUS: I guess the best (of the choices that I have) in terms of brand value, alumini network in Asia (recruiters in India know about NUS), decent multicultural place to live in with India-friendly work/visa/immigration rules, and Singapore, being the Asia-Pac headquarters for most major consulting firms, is a good hunting ground for a consulting role. I'm almost certain that I'll go with NUS but just wanted to confirm, and confirm soon!!
Any thoughts will be highly appreciated.
Also, please note, everything in this post are just my thoughts and are in no way intended to offend anyone or any school.

Congratulations on getting admits to all these schools! You have quite the decision to make now. :)

Could you happen to share your profile please? It would be a help.

Thanks in advance and congratulations once again.

Hi all,

I always knew that pagalguy was one of the best forums for aspirants of MBA schools in India; however, I wasn't aware, until yesterday, of its utility for international B-schools as well. Anyhow, my bad, never got down to checking the website before submitting any of my apps or preparing for any of my interviews - it would have surely been useful. Now that I'm done with the apps and have got a few admits, I just wanted some advice from the junta:

Since this year was my 'Target Asia-Pac Year', I applied to a few Asian B-schools: got dinged from ISB and NTU after an interview (was unwell and could hardly speak :P) but managed to get through CEIBS, CUHK, HULT, and NUS.

I have four years experience in the market/business research & analytics industry and plan to specialise in strategy for a consult-based job. Although my CFA can make life a wee bit easy if I decide to specialise in Fin, but somehow down the line, I've realised mainstream/core Fin. is not me - although, I'll be more than happy with bits and pieces of Corp. Fin. and M&A; Advisory. Not keen on working outside India in the long-term, i.e., more than five years.

Therefore, with some preliminary due diligence, I've boiled down to the following conclusion and would highly appreciated if yu puys could let me know your thoughts on this.

CEIBS: A highly ranked school (across all B-school rankings) with good post-MBA salary figures, good for consulting too; however, I have this feeling that the figures are a bit skewed and applicable moreso in the case of Chinese students. Mandarin remains a perennial concern and a lot of people have told me acquiring business proficiency in Mandarin takes years, forget reading and/or writing. The very pleasant people on my interview panel scared me further by stressing 'a lot' on the importance on knowing Mandarin before even dreaming of getting a job after the MBA program!! The cost of living is a bit lower than in both Singapore and Hong Kong; but, of the three locations, may not be the best for a desi.

CUHK: A very good school with a wide CUMBA alumini network in Mainland and around; its location in HK makes it particularly interesting for the people interested in Fin - but, as I mentioned earlier, I'm not bullish on Fin. Cost of living is higher than in both Shanghai and Singapore. However, a scholarship worth HKD 100,000 makes it even more difficult to turn down!!

HULT: Not considering, to say the least

NUS: I guess the best (of the choices that I have) in terms of brand value, alumini network in Asia (recruiters in India know about NUS), decent multicultural place to live in with India-friendly work/visa/immigration rules, and Singapore, being the Asia-Pac headquarters for most major consulting firms, is a good hunting ground for a consulting role. I'm almost certain that I'll go with NUS but just wanted to confirm, and confirm soon!!

Any thoughts will be highly appreciated.

Also, please note, everything in this post are just my thoughts and are in no way intended to offend anyone or any school.

Hi Mancunian,

Profile
GMAT:- 630
Domain:- IT FS/Investment Banking
Exp:- 3.5years (9 months in india, Remaining Singapore), unemployed since june 2010 due to personal reason.
Extra curr:- good

What about ur profile.?

My profile:-
GMAT - 660
DOmain - IT industry
Exp - 3.2 years
Extra curr - avg.

How did your interview go?

mancunian Says

Thanks man. Also, what is your profile like if you don't mind sharing?

Hi Mancunian,

Profile
GMAT:- 630
Domain:- IT FS/Investment Banking
Exp:- 3.5years (9 months in india, Remaining Singapore), unemployed since june 2010 due to personal reason.
Extra curr:- good

What about ur profile.?

Thanks man. Also, what is your profile like if you don't mind sharing?

Hi Sanjay

How much time does this DHL university special take? Also, is there a less expensive alternative?

Thanks again!

Hi Mancunian,

Not sure the exact time required. They told me max of 2 days. You could call up your local dhl office and find out.

Hi Mancunian,

It depends on the university. My university is anna university. They sign and seal the transcript in the university in an envelope.
I mailed the envelope myself, you can choice DHL university special (5 coupons for 4000rs, much cheaper than the normal rate).

Regards,
Sanjay

Hi Sanjay

How much time does this DHL university special take? Also, is there a less expensive alternative?

Thanks again!

Sure thing, thanks. I think I came across the email option in one of the earlier pages in this thread.

Thanks a ton Sanjay!! I am in a similar situation as I've got my transcripts all sealed as well. Thanks for the tip, I think I shall follow suit and mail it myself.
Also, the recommendation letters from the referees can be sent via email itself and do not necessarily have to be posted?

Hi

I am not sure if there is an email option on recom, my referees send it via mail as they are in singapore. Even in the official recom pdf, it says to mail it. I dont see any email address in it.

Thanks a ton Sanjay!! I am in a similar situation as I've got my transcripts all sealed as well. Thanks for the tip, I think I shall follow suit and mail it myself.
Also, the recommendation letters from the referees can be sent via email itself and do not necessarily have to be posted?

Hi Guys,

I'd be immensely grateful if you could please guide me a bit with regard to the official transcripts. The thing is I do have sealed transcripts with me but is it absolutely necessary to send these transcripts via the Registrar?

Thanks in advance!!

Hi Mancunian,

It depends on the university. My university is anna university. They sign and seal the transcript in the university in an envelope.
I mailed the envelope myself, you can choice DHL university special (5 coupons for 4000rs, much cheaper than the normal rate).

Regards,
Sanjay

Hi Guys,

I'd be immensely grateful if you could please guide me a bit with regard to the official transcripts. The thing is I do have sealed transcripts with me but is it absolutely necessary to send these transcripts via the Registrar?

Thanks in advance!!

sanjaysts, dont sweat about the interview too much.. its pretty easygoing... the usual is asked.. run through profile, leadership experience, team work, challenging experience at work.. all the best.

just a few days before the deadline... its still showing as processing... but i have an interview for 1st April.

Hi

I had the same issue for almost 1 month the status was showing as processing. Send a mail out to them asking if they received all your documents and LOR. In my case on of my LOR was missing. I asked my referee to resend it and with 2 days they got back to me with an interview date.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Sanjay

Sanjaysts- when did u submit ur application?

The status on the website is processing.
They had communicated this to me via e-mail.

Hi

I had the same issue for almost 1 month the status was showing as processing. Send a mail out to them asking if they received all your documents and LOR. In my case on of my LOR was missing. I asked my referee to resend it and with 2 days they got back to me with an interview date.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Sanjay

Hi All,

First of all nice to see a good thread for CUHK MBA 2011 batch and congrats to all who got admit. All the best to you.

I know its a bit late to ask, but i got a mail saying I have an interview on 31st March.

Can you give me updates on how the interview was for the rest of you.

Also what do they ask about international experience ? I have worked in Singapore for almost 3years.

Regards,
Sanjay
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The status on the website is processing.
They had communicated this to me via e-mail.

I have been wait-listed before interview.
I guess it is equivalent to a reject.

whats ur status on web??
is it waitlisted or processing??

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Just curious....i submitted my apps on 6th march and the status still shows processing.
Does this mean that i am waitlisted??

rdd80 Says

hi.. a bit late on this forum but have an admit for CUHK 2011 fall entry.. finance background.. from bombay.. anyone else in from bombay?

rd - check ur pm..

any one who has got the admit and has accepted can join the following group on facebook


http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_187645297933507≈=1

hi.. a bit late on this forum but have an admit for CUHK 2011 fall entry.. finance background.. from bombay.. anyone else in from bombay?

Hey guys...
called the adcom the day before... was told that im thru to the interview stage but will be informed via email in the next 2 weeks.
could someone share their interview experience please?
cheers.

hi congrats on the IV call..
the interview is a very friendly one. in my case they were extensive regarding my work experience and challenges i faced.
the direction of the interview depends upon where YOU want to take it..
focus on ur application and maybe work out a strength and weakness list...
you shud b fine!
good luck!

Hey guys...
called the adcom the day before... was told that im thru to the interview stage but will be informed via email in the next 2 weeks.
could someone share their interview experience please?
cheers.

Hi puys,md

Did the authorities accepted your LOR from the refree's official email id's? If yes, then what is the procedure?
Or did you send it via post as well?
Also, the college has given a template to fill the Recommendation.
Should we use the same template to send it via mail?

Please help me. I am really getting confused here..

-regards,
Nitz

Sorry about the late response..I was not following this thread last few weeks as I was disappointed with my app status and have almost lost hope .. Yes the authorities accept LORs from the referee's official email ids..referees just need to fill up the provided template and send thru email.