Hi All,

I am an Engineering grad...and have started my preps for GMAT..need assistance on basics now...
My details are:
B.Tech - NIT Warangal-Mechanical 2008 Batch- 7.73 CGPA(distinction)
Extra Curricular in College- average. Not secy postion, but worked for clubs and events.
Did 2 projects at IIT and 1 internship in Castrol.

professional experience:
1) Whirlpool of India - Strategic Sourcing- 2.9 years.
2) Teach for India Fellow - May 2011 - April 2013.
( to know abt Teach for India - Teach For India)

I am planning for the fall of 2013 and targetting Ivy league colleges .
My questions are:
1) considering my background and considering B schools like HBS,Stanford,LBS, what wd be an ideal GMAT score.
2) when shall I apply for admission into fall 2013
3) do u think IVY leagues are gettable considering my background and assuming 720 GMAT score.
4) what else shall i plan to do to better my chances.


Regards,
Pallav

Hi all,

My brief intro

Nationality: Indian

Xth-81%
XII-83%

Bcom hons(Calcutta University)-58%

Work ex- 3 years (2 years family business, was responsible for adding and marketing various new products in the product line offered. Traveled extensively across India and established an excellent network for these product. After that 1 year as Prop Derivative trader trading STIR markets and Fixed income markets)

CFA level 2 cleared, FRM cleared. Also cleared the first 3 levels of MS finance course from ICFAI university.
Extra Curri- Descent(Rowing,Tennis. Involved with an NGO which works for upliftment of Underprivileged children.)

I plan to apply for class of 2012-14. Plan to give GMAT and targeting a score of around 720.
Post MBA I want to continue working in Financials services Industry. As a part of a trading desk or into Research. My long term career goal is to be a part of the hedge fund industry. Can you guys please throw some light on my profile and suggest whether its suitable for the following B schools:

1)Chicago Booth
2)NYU Stern
3)UCLA Anderson
4)University of California at Berkeley: Haas
5)Michigan Ross
6)Cornell
7)ISB
Nanyang

Please throw some light on whether my profile is competitive for the selected Bschools, and what are the areas which needs to be improved.

Regards

Hi,

I have received a confirmation from Hult for 1 year global MBA starting Sept, 11 from Dubai campus. Would solicit following feedback about Hult MBA

1) Quality of coursework/ teaching/ projects etc.
2) Reputation of Dubai campus v/s SF and Boston
3) Reputation of Hult among Recruiters in Middle East/ US
4) Any data/info on Placement Statistics (last 2 years) especially Dubai campus

My profile is 34 years/ 10 year solid exp in BFSI domain

HULT as a brand is reputed worldwide.
But considering your experience, Id say dont go for Dubai.
If it was Boston or San Francisco, Id have said.. Go ahead..
Unless you have a very strong network (Which im sure you would have, in 10 years of work ex) dont take it.

Its a personal opinion, though.
:thumbsup:


Answering your Questions,
1. very good... Impressive and futuristic to say the least...
2. Not very high. For the MBA program, Boston > San Francisco > London > Dubai.
3. Quite Good atleast in the US.
4. None available for Dubai. I tried looking for it too.

Hi,

I have received a confirmation from Hult for 1 year global MBA starting Sept, 11 from Dubai campus. Would solicit following feedback about Hult MBA

1) Quality of coursework/ teaching/ projects etc.
2) Reputation of Dubai campus v/s SF and Boston
3) Reputation of Hult among Recruiters in Middle East/ US
4) Any data/info on Placement Statistics (last 2 years) especially Dubai campus

My profile is 34 years/ 10 year solid exp in BFSI domain

Hi Guys,

I have got an admit from USC Marshall IBEAR & HULT San Fran.

I need your inputs here. Here are some pointers for you:

1) Both the MBA programs are of 1 year duration
2) USC Marshall has a much better brand name as compared to HULT which has come in limelight only recently
3) HULT is better in terms of ROI & the overall cost. HULT is going to cost 30K USD less as compared to USC
4) USC Marshall is in LA & HULT is in San Fran. Both are placed nicely in terms of location

I am confused between ROI/cost vs Brand/reputation.

Please help me in making a choice here.

Thanks.

Both are Great colleges in their own regard.
Dont consider me to be opinionated, as Im joining HULT San Francisco this september myself.

HULT is a rising star, and it has risen around 31 points in the FT rankings this year. And the obvious advantages you mentioned are too big to ignore.

Better ROI, Better Location (Marginally), should rest the case in HULT's favour in my opinion.

Looking forward to see you at San Francisco.

Hi Guys,

I have got an admit from USC Marshall IBEAR & HULT San Fran.

I need your inputs here. Here are some pointers for you:

1) Both the MBA programs are of 1 year duration
2) USC Marshall has a much better brand name as compared to HULT which has come in limelight only recently
3) HULT is better in terms of ROI & the overall cost. HULT is going to cost 30K USD less as compared to USC
4) USC Marshall is in LA & HULT is in San Fran. Both are placed nicely in terms of location

I am confused between ROI/cost vs Brand/reputation.

Please help me in making a choice here.

Thanks.

And just to add, if you want to become fluent in French, please start now because the MBA course is very very intensive and you might not be able to spare too much time once you join the b-school. hope this helps!

-Gaurav

Hi Gaurav,

Thanks a lot .I think I am getting more inclined towards French schools den Tier - 2 schools in UK .Yup I will start with my French learning just after discussing more with some of the alums of the schools I have got admits from.

Thanks

Sachin

Hi tripgaurav ,

Thanks a ton for replying.

No, I don't know French , but I am ready to put in some extra efforts to learn it .After all a new language will be an added advantage ( I hope ) .I know it would be difficult , but it could be done .I have got a call from Rouen Business school .The school is good in the sense that the placement stats are good over there .A lot of companies visit the school for placements.

Ok , now coming to the new UK Visa rules.Yes advantages are there , but still the situation has become difficult.I have an admit from Nottingham & hoping to convert Strathclyde .The schools are good , but they are not the best in the UK.They are not in the LBS , Oxford , Manchester & CASS leagues.Now , recruiters would be skeptical of picking up non-EU graduates .They might only prefer candidates from these top B schools.

I know I am sounding a bit negative, but this is the case.

What are your thoughts ?

Thanks

Sachin

And just to add, if you want to become fluent in French, please start now because the MBA course is very very intensive and you might not be able to spare too much time once you join the b-school. hope this helps!

-Gaurav

Hi tripgaurav ,

Thanks a ton for replying.

No, I don't know French , but I am ready to put in some extra efforts to learn it .After all a new language will be an added advantage ( I hope ) .I know it would be difficult , but it could be done .I have got a call from Rouen Business school .The school is good in the sense that the placement stats are good over there .A lot of companies visit the school for placements.

Ok , now coming to the new UK Visa rules.Yes advantages are there , but still the situation has become difficult.I have an admit from Nottingham & hoping to convert Strathclyde .The schools are good , but they are not the best in the UK.They are not in the LBS , Oxford , Manchester & CASS leagues.Now , recruiters would be skeptical of picking up non-EU graduates .They might only prefer candidates from these top B schools.

I know I am sounding a bit negative, but this is the case.

What are your thoughts ?

Thanks

Sachin

Ah I can understand your apprehension :)

Regarding the UK I understand your apprehensions. But just that in my personal opinion, i would still rate UK (or any English speaking country) a safer haven than France, Spain or Germany, purely from a native language perspective.

But yes, your apprehensions about the rating of Nottingham school are true too. I would suggest contacting a few current students and alums to get more definitive answers. Also there is a thread on PG about Tier-2 B-schools in the UK. You might get some more information there.

I'll try and provide a partial answer here:

1) UK vs. France: How well do you know French? If you are not able to have a fluent conversation, I would not advice going to France, except for INSEAD and HEC b-schools.

2) Visa rules in UK: Compared to what we had earlier, the rules pose 1 slight disadvantage and 1 slight advantage. The disadvantage is that the PSW rule is gone. But a new clause under Tier-2 is being introduced which would help us get employment there, if the employer agrees to sponsor it. The 2 advantages is that there is no cap on these if applied from within UK and the labor test needed earlier (to prove that a candidate from EU could not be found) is NOT required. So kinda easier for all non-EU candidates?

Hope this helps.

Hi tripgaurav ,

Thanks a ton for replying.

No, I don't know French , but I am ready to put in some extra efforts to learn it .After all a new language will be an added advantage ( I hope ) .I know it would be difficult , but it could be done .I have got a call from Rouen Business school .The school is good in the sense that the placement stats are good over there .A lot of companies visit the school for placements.

Ok , now coming to the new UK Visa rules.Yes advantages are there , but still the situation has become difficult.I have an admit from Nottingham & hoping to convert Strathclyde .The schools are good , but they are not the best in the UK.They are not in the LBS , Oxford , Manchester & CASS leagues.Now , recruiters would be skeptical of picking up non-EU graduates .They might only prefer candidates from these top B schools.

I know I am sounding a bit negative, but this is the case.

What are your thoughts ?

Thanks

Sachin

Hi,

Would like to solicit feedback about Hult 1 year global MBA along folowing dimensions
1) Quality of coursework/ teaching/ assignments.
2) Placement Statistics (last 2 years) especially Dubai campus
3) Reputation among Recruiters

My profile is 34 years/ 10 year solid exp in BFSI domain

Hi,

I have certain queries.Need some advice from all ya kind ppl around :cheerio:

I have got offers from Nottingham Business School (UK), Rouen Business school (France). I am waiting for EMYLON business school (France) post interview result & got an interview call from Strathclyde Business School (Glasgow).

I am very much interested in joining EMYLON (if I am able to make it) .However, if in case I am unable to convert it, where should I go?

I am confused between going to Nottingham Business School / Strathclyde ( if i am able to convert the call ) - UK and going to Rouen Business School France. After the new Visa rules in UK, things have changed now.Not sure whether I will even get a job in UK because of new stringent laws.

I have no issues with studying in UK or France. Would you advice studying in Nottingham Business School / Strathclyde or should I go for France? But how good is the Rouen Business School? Everything about the school actually looks good. Over 100 companies visit the school for recruitment. But still is it worth going to the school?

Thanks ,

Sachin

I'll try and provide a partial answer here:

1) UK vs. France: How well do you know French? If you are not able to have a fluent conversation, I would not advice going to France, except for INSEAD and HEC b-schools.

2) Visa rules in UK: Compared to what we had earlier, the rules pose 1 slight disadvantage and 1 slight advantage. The disadvantage is that the PSW rule is gone. But a new clause under Tier-2 is being introduced which would help us get employment there, if the employer agrees to sponsor it. The 2 advantages is that there is no cap on these if applied from within UK and the labor test needed earlier (to prove that a candidate from EU could not be found) is NOT required. So kinda easier for all non-EU candidates?

Hope this helps.

Hi

AFAIK, once your passport gets stamped with the US visa, you can go anywhere in the US. The college does not matter.

Incorrect. Your college name is printed on your visa (which is a sticker stuck in your passport).

Hi,

I have certain queries.Need some advice from all ya kind ppl around :cheerio:

I have got offers from Nottingham Business School (UK), Rouen Business school (France). I am waiting for EMYLON business school (France) post interview result & got an interview call from Strathclyde Business School (Glasgow).

I am very much interested in joining EMYLON (if I am able to make it) .However, if in case I am unable to convert it, where should I go?

I am confused between going to Nottingham Business School / Strathclyde ( if i am able to convert the call ) - UK and going to Rouen Business School - France. After the new Visa rules in UK, things have changed now.Not sure whether I will even get a job in UK because of new stringent laws.

I have no issues with studying in UK or France. Would you advice studying in Nottingham Business School / Strathclyde or should I go for France? But how good is the Rouen Business School? Everything about the school actually looks good. Over 100 companies visit the school for recruitment. But still is it worth going to the school?

Thanks ,

Sachin

Hi Guys!

Been researching about MBA for a while now, but the confusion still prevails.
My doubts are very elemental and most of the old-timers here might have ready answers for them.

Q1. Whether the time is right for an MBA!!!
My Profile is like this:
Class X - 84%
Class XII - 76%
Grad - BE (Mech), SJCE Mysore (Under VUT, Belgaum) - 76%
Work Ex - ~7 yrs as Asst. Manager (5.3 yr in Shipbuilding Proj Mgt+Design and 1.5 yrs in BD Oil & Gas). All in India. Shipbuilding part of exp. in strategic defense projects for Indian Navy.
Heaps of extra-curricular activities all throughout. Was also a district level TT player during school.

Q2. MBA from top 5 B-schools in India or MBA from abroad?
My target post MBA is middle to senior level position in corporate strategies or Proj Mgt domain in companies dealing with mechanical products/services or in management consultancy. Also open to IT industry, as a second choice. With this, should a B School within India be targeted or going abroad is worth.

Q3. What colleges can be targeted with a GMAT score of 650-720?
Q4. What would be an average spend for a good B-School in India and a similar one abroad?
Q5. Any tips on how to go about the GMAT exam. Considering that I start working on it from today?

Looking forward to your replies.

Regards
Sunil

Hi Sunil,

1) From a selection point of view, yes, you seem to have decent work exp. to be eligible for an MBA. Now the choice is completely your if you feel that this time is apt for you or not. Good profile I must say :)

2) Going abroad provides international exposure which no Indian school can match, not even ISB. But yes, any foreign school adds to the burden on your pockets. In my (personal) opinion, you are too experienced for a traditional IIM programme (PGDM i mean). And an exec MBA or an MBA from ISB would cost close to 25 lakh or more if I include living and other expenses. A 1 year MBA from abroad would cost you close to 15 lakh more. Now you can choose if international exposure is important for you or not.

3) If you have a score above 680, you can target any college you want. But given the high competition from India, I would recommend you target AT LEAST 700. The more the merrier.

4) Answered above :)

5) There are other threads that speak about it. Just search PG and you would find gazillions of resources.

Hey guys,

I m new to this forum and was going through this post. This is really great. Many people have got their answers. I also want to put the most common question. Do I stand a change ?

Well my profile goes like:
GMAT : 600 (pretty low )
X: 77 %
XII : 82 % PCM
ECE Engineering : 70 %
5.5 yrs IT exp with companies like IBM and Accenture.
Extra Act : National Level winner for Shot put (but that was 6-7 years back, n I hve not continued that)
Painter and photogropher (Have done few exhibitions)
Working with an NGO for 8 years
Internation Exposure (UK, SPAIN, France, Italy, ..etc)

1) With such a GMat score and profile, Do i stand a chance in Oxford(Said Business school). Has oxford ever taken such low score or should i retake the GMAT ?

2) I had applied to IE, they had told me if they like my application they would ask me to give the IE exam. But unfortunately i was not shortlisted. My application was more Art centric. Do you think and art and IT dont go well and they give as if its a fake profile ?

Your replies would really be valuable ...

Thanks,
Hmittal

hey Mr. Mittal,

You seem to have a well-rounded profile, but I do hope that you do realize that ur GMAT score is below par. I am an Oxford admit this year, and I know that people do make it thru at such scores too... but they are very few... plz check the Oxford MBA website to see what the median scores are. And I would recommend re-writing GMAT and targeting a score of ~700. Nothing flashy like 770 or so, 700+ should help you.

And your thoughts about fake profile etc are incorrect. Colleges make no such assumptions. It is upto us to create a story between our past (education and professional) and our future (ambitions, goals, roles)... just focus on it. And yes, again, having a low GMAT score hampers your chance as it spoils your acads...

Hey guys,

I m new to this forum and was going through this post. This is really great. Many people have got their answers. I also want to put the most common question. Do I stand a change ?

Well my profile goes like:
GMAT : 600 (pretty low )
X: 77 %
XII : 82 % PCM
ECE Engineering : 70 %
5.5 yrs IT exp with companies like IBM and Accenture.
Extra Act : National Level winner for Shot put (but that was 6-7 years back, n I hve not continued that)
Painter and photogropher (Have done few exhibitions)
Working with an NGO for 8 years
Internation Exposure (UK, SPAIN, France, Italy, ..etc)

1) With such a GMat score and profile, Do i stand a chance in Oxford(Said Business school). Has oxford ever taken such low score or should i retake the GMAT ?

2) I had applied to IE, they had told me if they like my application they would ask me to give the IE exam. But unfortunately i was not shortlisted. My application was more Art centric. Do you think and art and IT dont go well and they give as if its a fake profile ?

Your replies would really be valuable ...

Thanks,
Hmittal

Hi Guys!

Been researching about MBA for a while now, but the confusion still prevails.
My doubts are very elemental and most of the old-timers here might have ready answers for them.

Q1. Whether the time is right for an MBA!!!
My Profile is like this:
Class X - 84%
Class XII - 76%
Grad - BE (Mech), SJCE Mysore (Under VUT, Belgaum) - 76%
Work Ex - ~7 yrs as Asst. Manager (5.3 yr in Shipbuilding Proj Mgt+Design and 1.5 yrs in BD Oil & Gas). All in India. Shipbuilding part of exp. in strategic defense projects for Indian Navy.
Heaps of extra-curricular activities all throughout. Was also a district level TT player during school.

Q2. MBA from top 5 B-schools in India or MBA from abroad?
My target post MBA is middle to senior level position in corporate strategies or Proj Mgt domain in companies dealing with mechanical products/services or in management consultancy. Also open to IT industry, as a second choice. With this, should a B School within India be targeted or going abroad is worth.

Q3. What colleges can be targeted with a GMAT score of 650-720?
Q4. What would be an average spend for a good B-School in India and a similar one abroad?
Q5. Any tips on how to go about the GMAT exam. Considering that I start working on it from today?

Looking forward to your replies.

Regards
Sunil

hey ,
i had a query about mba abroad , if u can help ..............


are there any good colleges out side india
provinding mba without work exp as minimum eligibilty critearia
and which are not in the U.S. or Canada.........

1. There are many much better colleges outside India
2. Very Very few good programs, mostly masters in Management and not MBA
3. Europe is good too. Check out the post above for more info on current status in europe

hey ,
i had a query about mba abroad , if u can help ..............


are there any good colleges out side india
provinding mba without work exp as minimum eligibilty critearia
and which are not in the U.S. or Canada.........

Hi guys,

I am looking to pursue my MBA from Europe in particular, I have rounded these two school which comes into my budget and good credentials. I have gone through their website, met in person(Rouen only) and checked out pagalguy also. But could not find enough to set my target. If any of you guys know any details about these school pl do share.

I would really appreciate if your highlight or shed light on the any of the following:

. How is the program overall?
. What will be living expenditure?
. How is the corporate link with the schools?
. How is the post MBA scenario?

looking forward to your replys

Freakyraga

Dude,

Which two universities are you talking about? Whatever you select, post MBA opportunities in Europe is generally sucks. UK govt announced job cuts in lakhs. Most of Europe is soon to follow. Post MBA, getting a work VISA is also tough, very tough. The slightest infraction will make you ineligible for a longer VISA.

However, there are two places in Europe where there is still stimulus in the economy - Switzerland and Belgium. There are a couple of good universities there and both countries have excellent immigration stats.

Hope this helps,
Abhijith

could sumone guide..
how is healthcare management course in foreign..

as this is not that gud in india??

Hi,

I am planning to do FT MBA from katz,pittsburgh or Texas A&M.; I am currently working as an operations head in a manufacturing facility and would prefer a similar profile post MBA. Please suggest me the better school in terms of post MBA jobs.

Look forward to hear from you soon.

Ashrut

Hi,

I am planning to do FT MBA from katz,pittsburgh or Texas A&M.; I am currently working as an operations head in a manufacturing facility and would prefer a similar profile post MBA. Please suggest me the better school.

Look forward to hear from you soon.

Ashrut

Hi guys,

I am looking to pursue my MBA from Europe in particular, I have rounded these two school which comes into my budget and good credentials. I have gone through their website, met in person(Rouen only) and checked out pagalguy also. But could not find enough to set my target. If any of you guys know any details about these school pl do share.

I would really appreciate if your highlight or shed light on the any of the following:

. How is the program overall?
. What will be living expenditure?
. How is the corporate link with the schools?
. How is the post MBA scenario?

looking forward to your replys

Freakyraga

HI!!!!

I need assistance about the Bradford full time MBA and the ESSEC MBA in hospitality mgmt..?????

Knidly assist...

Hi,
I have 13+ years of experience in IT industry in India (TCS and HCL). I plan to do my MBA now to further my career in IT sector. I took GMAT and got an not so impressive 620. What are the schools I should apply to. Iam planning for a fall admission.
Would you suggest Mannheim Business School?

I would look at the average age/WE at the school. I think fit is quite important.

Hey trader,

Thats an excellent input. If that is the case, I think I should wait for the other school's decision and go for the visa interview once and for all. Otherwise, it ll get complicated. The problem is the new school(if admitted) ll send the i20 by may end or somethin. Would i be late for the visa process?

Regards
Ashrut

Hey trader,

Thats an excellent input. If that is the case, I think I should wait for the other school's decision and go for the visa interview once and for all. Otherwise, it ll get complicated. The problem is the new school(if admitted) ll send the i20 by may end or somethin. Would i be late for the visa process?

Hello Everyone,

i am an MBA grad passed out in 2008, working with MNC bank. i am looking for PHd programm in finance from india abroad.

can any advice me the decent universities and their procedures.

Really thank full to you

Do you speak German fluently ? Do you plans to settle in Germany and work there ?
If yes, Mannheim is a good choice since its the best German MBA school
but then MBA and Job are two different things

Hi,
I have 13+ years of experience in IT industry in India (TCS and HCL). I plan to do my MBA now to further my career in IT sector. I took GMAT and got an not so impressive 620. What are the schools I should apply to. Iam planning for a fall admission.
Would you suggest Mannheim Business School?

Hi Sahni

Thanks a lot for your input. Are you sure about this? The i20 is common for all schools kya??

You need to make an appointment with the consulate and go to the consulate with the I-20 from the new school. They will cancel the F-1 visa which was granted on the basis of the I-20 to the previous school and will issue a new visa (they can also cancel the previous visa and refuse to issue any new visa). They have SEVIS tracking system, so the visa is valid only for one school which is responsible for tracking your stay in USA and reporting to USCIS if you do not register as a full-time student. You can probably enter the USA on the F-1 visa for the previous school. However, as soon as that school does not report that you are registered for classes, you visa is immediately cancelled, which means that you will have to leave the USA immediately. The visa is not transerrable between schools. You have to make a separate application for that after you complete the degree from the first school if you then want to enroll in a new school.

Hi Sahni

Thanks a lot for your input. Are you sure about this? The i20 is common for all schools kya??

Visa, dude!

It's same for all.

Hi Sahni

Thanks a lot for your input. Are you sure about this? The i20 is common for all schools kya??

Hi,
I have 13+ years of experience in IT industry in India (TCS and HCL). I plan to do my MBA now to further my career in IT sector. I took GMAT and got an not so impressive 620. What are the schools I should apply to. Iam planning for a fall admission.
Would you suggest Mannheim Business School?

hey guys,

I have a query regarding visa process. I have an offer from a B school in US for the FT MBA in fall 2011. I am completing my visa formalities and will go for an visa interview by month end..
Now, I think I might receive another offer from a better B school by the end of the month..So, is it possible to change the college after the completion of the visa process?

Would really appreciate some inputs..

Ashrut

Hi

AFAIK, once your passport gets stamped with the US visa, you can go anywhere in the US. The college does not matter.

hey guys,

I have a query regarding visa process. I have an offer from a B school in US for the FT MBA in fall 2011. I am completing my visa formalities and will go for an visa interview by month end..
Now, I think I might receive another offer from a better B school by the end of the month..So, is it possible to change the college after the completion of the visa process?

Would really appreciate some inputs..

Ashrut

Engineering student. Not expecting great results with the cramming oriented study system

Working in Social Media with an MNC for the past two years with a full time job guarantee after graduation.Am leading the team there and have helped increase business by almost 80% year on year . Also freelancing with a few other major brands which includes international exposure and work experience with them.

Questions time : Will this experience aid me in any way ? I know that full time experience is essential but will this be counted as something additional alongside or is it in vain ?

Secondly.. how important are undergraduate grades when going in for MBA. Was an ace student in school. Had achieved AIR 8 or so in the NSTSE exams etc..

So basically , if i can tackle the GMAT scores , will my average performance at the undergrad level seriously hamper my chances ?

Would appreciate an answer / help via PM if possible due to the rather fast paced nature of the forum.

1. Check with your university. They are the ones who prepare transcripts.
2. I think DHL has a application package rate or something exclusive for university admission application packets. Costs 1000-2000 I think - not sure - but you can check.
3. Before Aug should be ideal IMO
4. Depends on a case basis. I do not have an avg time now.
5. There is an application portal, where you fill in ur applcation online. Everything, esssays, recos, resume is online. Check out sites for something that says 'Apply Now'
6. Not sure now
7. Not sure again

And yeah just to add, readin and scouring the school websites and the forum can give you loads of info. You just have to be a bit patient.

I am from a Deemed University in India.
How many does it take to make the transcript ready?
How many days it takes to reach USA by post and whats the cost per sending Transcript to university?
If I am planning to apply for 1st deadline,when should I give my GMAT?
Even if granted a non US co-signer loan,how many days it take to complete all the formalities?
Whats the process of submitting RECO Letter n SOP.If online where it got submitted through email or in University's Website?
Is it required to show fixed deposit (if yes how much)or mortgage for these non US co-signer loan?
Is it required to have fixed deposit for VISA?If yes how mcuh?
Sorry for so many questions.However I will be grateful to you for answers.

to answer ur last question abt credit card... ICICI bank offers international credit cards against a fixed deposit. the minimum amt for the FD is Rs.50,000/- there is no upper limit... however the purchasing limit on the card will be 85% of the FD amount
so if u have an FD of Rs.1,00,000/- u will be able to make a purchase of max Rs.85,000/- using the credit card.

not sure abt other banks... i think u can call the customer care n check in case they have come up with new offers...

hope this helps...

Hi Puys,

I am a new puy here on the forum, have almost 4 years work exp. planning to appear for GMAT in next 2-3 months. Could somebody let me know, how should i prepare....I intend to go for self preparation, as Math is my strong area and what i need for math is something like practice book only. For English section, pl suggest how should I prepare, "wren and martin" or some other study material i shall buy? pl suggest for math and English separately...

This one is especially for baccardisprite sir ... i need ur assistance ...I was referred here by psychodementia sir ..
I am from a merchant navy background and I have a small query. after graduation my work ex is 6 months but overall that means including the cadetship its around 2 years.
So I was thinking should I go for sailing gain some experience and then apply to the institutes or should I go for GMAT straightway and apply ?? Well it's been almost one and a half years I'm at home dropped full year for CAT and got around 91 percentile.
Now thinking instead of doing from any good bschool in India I should try outside as it will be a major transformation in my career. Also if I sail for another 1.5 years I will gain experience and can earn some money for the course as well .,,.. Please any insights into this ....

Hi Guys,


This is my first post in the forum.
I am a BCA grad from Bangalore University with 80% in 2005
I have around 6 years of sales/marketing experience in various indutry (Finance, IT and FMCG).
In my career journey, I observed first major downfall. To get the extra leap in my career, should I do an MBA?
If the answer is yes,
Does Ex-MBA help? or should go with regular MBA.
In case of Ex-MBA, which colleges are good and do they provide campus selection facility?
Which one should be better? MBA from foreign or India?
I have not appeared for any of common entrance tests. But have spoken to several colleges like Alliance business, Amity, I I P M etc.
Any light will be highly appreciated.

Hi,

I got an unconditional offer from Bradford and Leeds FT MBA'11. Currently, I am waiting for Birmingham's reply. I am considering Birmingham at first place then Bradford and at last Leeds. Please let me know whether my consideration is correct.

I also want to know, which one of them is the biggest Brand?

My Profile:
5+ yr of exp in IT Service and Product Domain
BTech(2005)

My aim- To lead Operations of a Big MNC


Regards
f90fe

Hi All,

I am in a fix and will really appreciate if u guys can provide your advice and recommendations to help me make a decision.

I have admits from few schools for fall 2011 course and i am stuck between choosing Lancaster Business school (UK) and Kelley Business school (USA).

I am looking forward to specialize in marketing strategy or general management (not freezed yet ;))

In a nutshell Lan MBA would cost me around 18 lakhs & Kelley around 35 lakhs (this is including the scholorships & GA's that i have been offered, i know the diffence is huge and so is the reason of my dilemma ).

Would like to hear your perspectives to see if am missing out on any aspect while making my decision.

Thanks in advance

salilrr Says

hey.thanks for your help...Its not about money...whan i said returns i meant job satisfaction and a basic sense of job security..see i havn't even started working..so i have zero knowledge about what the industry needs and what the 2 mba courses i have written have to offer..dats y i asked for som guidance ..

Well

One thing for sure is a MBA from a top US University is recognised all over the world. And this MBA would actually open up a lot of opportunities that are difficult (not impossible) otherwise.

When you are talking about job security, job satisfaction etc. -
The US MBA looks at itself as a stepping stone to somewhere you can get to. As in, the MBA should be looked as a way to achieve your career goals. More than looking at what the industry needs, evaluate the options that you have and see where your interests lie. Then pick a MBA course that helps your interests. In some cases it might not even be an MBA prog. For instance, if you are into Finance, MFE (masters in fin eng) might make more sense if it is inline with your interests.

So in short - is a US mba worth it? job satisfaction/guarantee wise?
Answer - yes

What specialisation?
Answer - don't worry too much about it now. After you start working, in a year or so, you'l know what corporations are like and you will be able to decide on your area of interest.

Since you are still studying check out ISBs YLP, Harvard's 2+2 and LBS' MiM programme.

One good idea would be taking your GMAT within a year after joining your job and getting the best score possible.

hey.thanks for your help...Its not about money...whan i said returns i meant job satisfaction and a basic sense of job security..see i havn't even started working..so i have zero knowledge about what the industry needs and what the 2 mba courses i have written have to offer..dats y i asked for som guidance ..

hello every1..i have just joined this forum and hope for some good and helpful advice..as i am very confused at this stage :{..i am currently pursuing my B.E. in computer engiineering from mumbai university..i have also secured a job in an IT MNC and plan to work der for 2 years.(as most univ in da US need job exp)
I want to pursue my M.B.A in the U.S. after having worked for about two years.
My first question is(and i think this doubt crops up in evry persons mind who's pursuing an Mba abroad).Is it really worth doin an mba in the US rather den in India.(i have no financial issues,its just dat der shd be enuf returns ).
Secondly,i was confused between da field to choose. mba in international buisness or mba in operations.

can som1 guide me wid the right choice of field and clear my oder doubts.and plz don say dat concentrate on ur .E. for now as i have already started preparing for GMAT.

I think it entirely depends on what you want out of your MBA and your career goals. If its only money, MBA is not the only avenue. If its global experience, a non Indian MBA just serves the purpose.

And reg the field research both and make an informed decision. I am sorry I do not have much info.
And just so you know, I have met many ppl who have changed their choice of major after first sem or so.

Hi,
I plan to write GMAT by mid of July...

I am working with Cisco Systems India and will complete around two years of work ex in October. I am not sure whether i should be apping this year. I feel I won't be considered by most of the B-schools with just 2- 2.5 years of work ex...

My acads :
10th 88.4
12th 88.2
B. Tech, Nitk Surathkal, computer science 8.32

Please suggest what should i do in addition to my current job (certifications... NGOs... etc) to make my profile stand out in a slew of resumes with IT background. And should ya even try apping this year.

Thanks and Regards,
Ankit

Go ahead and try I'd say.

Schools look at what you have done apart from work in these two years that make you stand apart from your peers. But if you want to go to the top schools take more time, but start researching and doing ground work now. Its never too early.

Anyways, apply to schools that do not encourage reapplicants only when you think you are best ready.

My 2 cents

Hi ,

Just wanted to know if Colleges in US accept the standard 12+3 years of education or is it true that they require 12+4 years ?

Thanks
Mohit

hello every1..i have just joined this forum and hope for some good and helpful advice..as i am very confused at this stage :{..i am currently pursuing my B.E. in computer engiineering from mumbai university..i have also secured a job in an IT MNC and plan to work der for 2 years.(as most univ in da US need job exp)
I want to pursue my M.B.A in the U.S. after having worked for about two years.
My first question is(and i think this doubt crops up in evry persons mind who's pursuing an Mba abroad).Is it really worth doin an mba in the US rather den in India.(i have no financial issues,its just dat der shd be enuf returns ).
Secondly,i was confused between da field to choose. mba in international buisness or mba in operations.

can som1 guide me wid the right choice of field and clear my oder doubts.and plz don say dat concentrate on ur .E. for now as i have already started preparing for GMAT.

Thank you for your suggestions.

Hi,
I plan to write GMAT by mid of July...

I am working with Cisco Systems India and will complete around two years of work ex in October. I am not sure whether i should be apping this year. I feel I won't be considered by most of the B-schools with just 2- 2.5 years of work ex...

My acads :
10th 88.4
12th 88.2
B. Tech, Nitk Surathkal, computer science 8.32

Please suggest what should i do in addition to my current job (certifications... NGOs... etc) to make my profile stand out in a slew of resumes with IT background. And should ya even try apping this year.

Thanks and Regards,
Ankit

I am from a Deemed University in India.
How many does it take to make the transcript ready?
How many days it takes to reach USA by post and whats the cost per sending Transcript to university?
If I am planning to apply for 1st deadline,when should I give my GMAT?
Even if granted a non US co-signer loan,how many days it take to complete all the formalities?
Whats the process of submitting RECO Letter n SOP.If online where it got submitted through email or in University's Website?
Is it required to show fixed deposit (if yes how much)or mortgage for these non US co-signer loan?
Is it required to have fixed deposit for VISA?If yes how mcuh?
Sorry for so many questions.However I will be grateful to you for answers.

1. Check with your university. They are the ones who prepare transcripts.
2. I think DHL has a application package rate or something exclusive for university admission application packets. Costs 1000-2000 I think - not sure - but you can check.
3. Before Aug should be ideal IMO
4. Depends on a case basis. I do not have an avg time now.
5. There is an application portal, where you fill in ur applcation online. Everything, esssays, recos, resume is online. Check out sites for something that says 'Apply Now'
6. Not sure now
7. Not sure again

And yeah just to add, readin and scouring the school websites and the forum can give you loads of info. You just have to be a bit patient.

How much does it cost to send transctipt per university and how many days it take?
Is applying in the 2nd deadline decrease the chance of getting admission or scholarship.When does generally indians apply?
Line Smeal (Penn State) which offer full tution n GA to many students,which are other universities who provide this Full Waiver+GA?

Well I am not really sure of the exact number though I did this a few months ago... Check out mba.com for details - you can find details there for sure.

The earlier the better. However, do not rush but apply on when you think you are ready. I applied in R2. Most ppl apply in R1 as well. Some ppl apply to most favored in R1 and backup in R2. Depends on your strategy and plan.

I dont have much idea about that, but you can shortlist colleges and research them or post in the threads specific to those colleges.

hi
can anyone shed light on PSB ACADEMY SINGAPORE and JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY SINGAPORE CAMPUS.

i plan to do an MBA and i'm thinking of applying to these schools.
are they good exposure -wise and from the job prospects point of view?

any info would REALLY be appreciated.
please help out.

-Confused.

Hi,

I'm planning to study MBA in the UK in the year 2012.

Here are my academic/professional exp details:

Class X - 92%
Class XII - 97.7%
B.E(Hons) EEE - 6.23 CGPA (of 10) from BITS-Pilani, Pilani.
Will have 4 years exp from Infosys Technologies Ltd by July 2012.

Yet to give GMAT/IELTS... planning to give in sep/oct 2011.

Please suggest me which colleges I'll be eligible to apply to in the UK for studying MBA.

Thanks a lot.

Hi,

You have such a good profile on the first place..:)
You can apply to most of the top 25 universities in UK by then (Next year)and get an admit easily but I would recommend you to go through the recent post work Visa regularities implemented before considering UK seriously.With so much of time left and recent changes in UK ,I would recommend top USA colleges with scholarship benefits if you can score real well in GMAT or other parts of Europe.Good Luck :)

All this is my personal opinion ...:)

Thanks,
Vieon

Hi,

Adding the reply appropriately in the next message .Sorry first time reply:)

Thanks,
Vieon

I had a query pertaining to the I20 forms - I have an admit from a Business School and am awaiting admit decisions from a couple of other schools. The school I'm admitted to has deadlines around sending the financial docs so that they can send out the I20. Now, what if I get an I20 form from this school and get an admit from another school of my choice? Will I just get another I20 form from that school or would I have to transfer the I20 form of the current school?

Hope the query is not as confusing as it looks Thanks.

Seniors !!

Just a small query , hope you all will reply.

Profile :
X- 75
XII - 79
Grad -BBA - 65
Work Ex- Less then 1 year

Now the basic questions are :

1. I am yet to do a MBA. What is the RIGHT time to apply. Should I apply when I have 5 ys of work-ex ?
   

1. Do I need a Indian MBA to enhance my profile ?
   

1. What are chances of scholarships ?
   

1. Will they straight away reject my application since I have less then a year exp
   

Now , I am targeting Schools in UK , States & Europe.