10TH 93.2% 12 TH 90.1% CGPA 9.5.. GOOD ACADEMIC RECORDS AND DECENT EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES..SIR, WHAT GMAT SCORE IS GOOD FOR SP JAIN AND ISB EEO? ?
Up-coming MBA app deadlines :- 11th Sep Oxford Said, 15th Sep Fuqua Early Action, 16th Sep INSEAD 2016 fall. Good luck applicants. Cheers!
Regarding GMAT - If you score all the questions correctly in one section, say quant, what would your score be ? Would it be 60 or would it be less than that ? Just curious 😃
Is there any significant disadvantage to appear for Round 2 GMAT admissions ... incase of getting admission with scholarships
My GMAT exam is coming soon. Kindly rate my awa essay. Thanks in advance! 😃
ESSAY QUESTION:The following appeared in The Homebuilder magazine, a local publication with a focus on construction and sale of real-estate properties:
"According to the most recent survey of our readers, nearly 70% of the respondents indicated that they are planning to build or purchase a new home over the next 2 years. These results indicate that the growth in the construction industry is likely to accelerate in the near future. Therefore, this industry continues to offer lucrative opportunities for investment."
Discuss how well reasoned you find this argument. Point out flaws in the argument's logic and analyze the argument's underlying assumptions. In addition, evaluate how supporting evidence is used and what evidence might counter the argument's conclusion. You may also discuss what additional evidence could be used to strengthen the argument or what changes would make the argument more logically sound.
RESPONSE:The argument claims that the growth of construction industry is likely to accelerate in the near future and will therefore continue to offer lucrative opportunities for investment. The reason cited for this prediction is that in a survey conducted on the readers of The Homebuilder magazine, nearly 70% of the respondents indicated that they plan to build or buy a new home within the next 2 years. Stated in this way the argument manipulates facts and present a distorted view of the situation.
Firstly, the argument states that 70% of the respondents of the survey plan to construct or buy a new home in next 2 years but the argument does not state that how many people of these 70% are planning to construct a new home rather than purchasing a already constructed home. If the proportion of people purchasing an already constructed new home is quite higher than the people who plan on building a new home then the argument's conclusion of accelerated growth in construction industry becomes weak. The argument could have been clearer if it explicitly stated that what proportion of those 70% readers will actually construct a new home.
Secondly, the argument assumes that the readers of the magazine are sufficient to represent the overall thought process of the people. But the argument does not provide any information about the type of reader this magazine has. For example, if the reader base is mainly of the urban area, we cannot infer the same conclusion for the people of rural are as well. Moreover, the argument also fails to provide information about the popularity of the magazine, that is, the number of readers it has as compared to the entire population of that region. If the reader base is very small then it cannot accurately represent the people of that region.
Finally, the argument fails to mention how the survey was conducted. Did all the readers of the magazine took part in it?
What type of questions were asked from them? How many of the 70% indicated to actually construct a new home? Without some convincing answers to all these questions, one is left with the impression that the argument is more of a wishful thinking rather than a substantive evidence.
In conclusion, the argument is flawed and unconvincing for the above mentioned reasons. It could have been substantially strengthened if the author explicitly stated all the relevant facts. In order to assess the credibility of a certain argument,it is essential to have full knowledge of all the contributing factors. In this particular case, popularity of the magazine, type of reader base of the magazine , how the survey was conducted and proportion of those 70% people that want to construct a new home remains unknown. Without this information the argument remains unsubstantiated and open to debate.
Hi! Would appreciate if someone answers this query of mine -
Which Universities are better when it comes to MiM courses ? The US ones or the European ones ? I ask this because all the rankings, including the MiM ranking by FT, only enlist the European ones! I couldn't find a comprehensive list which had both the Universities anywhere . . Broadly the parameters I'm looking at are quality of teaching and placement record.
Thank you 😃
Hi!
I would appreciate if somebody could help me narrow down a couple of schools that offer "MBA in India" option, wherein a part of the course is completed in India and the other part internationally - for example, the Schulich School of Business.
Thank you 😃
With the application season on, many aspirants have doubts about whether their profile is good enough to apply and what colleges to select. I have been receiving a lot of private messages and apologize for answering late, for the sheer reason that every day is a DEADLINE.
Here are a few pointers to help you navigate through the application cycle:
1. Plan and manage your time well. It is better to sweat it out during preparation rather than bleed in the battlefield!! (Metaphorically speaking of course!!) 😃
2. Create an excel sheet and maintain a record of all your research and information you collect while looking at business schools.
3. Zero in on the few whose offerings align with your professional and personal aspirations. Look at class size, curriculum, specializations, industry wise breakage of placements, scholarship options, brand value and return on investment.
4. Now, start establishing personal connections. Get your profile evaluated BY the admissions committees. Connect with current students and alumni. Start talking to them. Connect with professors who teach subjects of your interest and/or are industry experts. Before you start, make sure you have a list of legible questions to ask.
5. Start researching on companies that hire on campus and attract you, keeping your short term and long-term goals in mind.
6. Hopefully, you're done with the GMAT and TOEFL by now if you're geared for R1. If you're working on increasing your score, keep the list of colleges in handy because it will help you stay focused.
7. Identify recommenders and speak to them beforehand to avoid last minute glitches.
8. Create accounts for your prospective schools. This way you'll get information about roadshows, information sessions, webinars which are happening now.
9. Make a plan of action; chalk out milestones and stick to achieving them.
10. There are a lot of rumours floating around related to profiles and applications. What happens with one need not become a trend. Believe in your profile and information you get from schools.
Good Luck and God Bless!
when is GMAT 15/16 test conducted? what is the procedure of applying for it?
Hi! I am new on this Forum, and need assistance.
I am going to give the GMAT & TOEFL in Oct, and will be applying by end of Oct-Nov (first week of November). My Profile:
1. COO of a Top 100 Start-up in India from the field of E-Commerce specializing in Safety. We were self-sustaining and did not raise any investment, the founders are funding it themselves.
Was Marketing Head when I joined in June-14, and was promoted to COO by December-14 and have been working as the same since. I was handling all operations, including but not limited to Marketing, Operations, Logistics, Product Development, Tech-Development, Customer Care and more. Created Processes and SOPs, and implemented them.
2. Used to do front-end Design work as well, both UI & UX and well versed in the technical skills needed for the same.
3. Prior to June-14, I had setup my own start-up which was building a Web-Based product. We had setup in Mar-Apr'13 and grew from the founding team of 3 to 21. We were not able to connect to the right people and in the end got absorbed by one of the clients. (The E-Commerce Portal mentioned above)
4. May'12-Mar'13, I was co-founder of a Services based start-up. Was handing Designing, Marketing, and Online Marketing teams. We used to conduct corporate Sports Events as well, just because we were passionate about the sports. Even though I had left the firm in Jun'14, the firm has gone on to conduct national level corporate events with matches taking place all over 4 cities in India.
5. Graduated in May'12 as a BTech in CSE from a Government Engg College in Punjab. Scored 71%.
In the Mock Tests I am easily scoring above 680-700.
Was really active in Co-Curricular and Sports, College Captain for Football, as well as was awarded with best student award by a society amongst students of 5 states. Did a lot more, but I doubt that the college would be looking such history.
6. Finished Schooling in Delhi. Was above average student, with both sports and co-curricular activities in the profile.
Now that I have given a rough outline about my profile, I need assistance with the following queries:
1. Am I too late in giving the GMAT, cause I will be needing a Scholarship, will I be able to get into a course starting July-Sept'16?
2. How to select colleges?
I am interested in Entrepreneurial Studies, as I love working in entrepreneurial environment and would like to do research in the same.
3. I am prepared with Quant & Verbal, need assistance with College Application process and AWA. Did not take any course, self-studied so I think I lack confidence in College Application Essay and AWA.
I am open to suggestions across the globe, just want to select the best possible opportunity.
I would appreciate any kind of assistance.
Hello Guys, I have one question which is troubling me a lot. I want to study in Canada, and looking to get admitted to top college. My concern is regarding Financial proof that i need to submit while applying. I am not financially good. My question is - how much amount i have to show? What if i am getting financial help from the finance company who is ready to pay college fees and the expenses of two years, in such case do i need to give financial proof? Do i need show the bank balance despite of getting finance from the finance company? Thanks
Hey Guys!
I have 3 years experience in estimation and design engineering works for fire protection works (mechanical field) in a contracting company in UAE. Have complete my B.E in mechanical engineering from Pune University. I need suggestions as to whether pursuing an MBA would be best suited to me.
I want to pursue MBA in insurance risk management and end up doing risk analysis for insurance companies (probably like an insurance underwriter/ risk analyst).Please suggest the chances of a person with my credentials getting selected for top mba schools.
Following are the percentages obtained;
10th CBSE - 86%
12th CBSE - 77%
BE Mechanical (Pune University) -62%
Sports:
Table Tennis Runners Up - High school team - national level
Table Tennis - Represented College in inter college sports fest Pune
Table Tennis - Runners Up - High School
Other Achievements:
Award for Basic HTML web Programming
Also if anyone could clear up as to which course would best suit me to go forward from my current situation.Any suggestions on how my experience in design engineering in fire protection field can help me.
I will be giving my GMAT .. and a 720+ score is what I am expecting on the basis of my practise test results!
Key upcoming MBA deadlines - Wharton 29th Sep, Cornell - 1st Oct, Haas - 1st Oct! Keep pushing guys and we wish you all the luck!!!!! Thanks! Get your ADMIT with the SCHOLARSHIP you deserve!!
Guys I need some clarity for applying to B-Schools.
My profile is as follows:
10th: State Board : 78.33%
12th: CBSE : 68.83%
Grads: BE Computer Science: 54.44 %
I took additional 2years to complete my BE degree, due to personal problems.
I have a work ex of (12+16 months=28 Months) ; 12 months on contract as a system admin and 16 months in a PSU bank as a Assistant Manager.
Extra curricular : Winner of inter club tennis tournament, participated in State Level and National level tennis competitions.
Winner of various city and state level quiz contests.
Junior Red Cross, Marathon runner and also was into events as a coordinator and was working as a session musician for bread and butter. Organised India's first multi city album launch of Indian Bands in 2013.
Tell me what are my chances of getting a B-school and which ones would accept my profile. I am looking for exams and admissions in 2016
Hi people,
I need some info .planning to take GMAT soon this year,targeting admission '2016
My profile is as follows:
10th: CBSE Board : 74%
12th: CBSE : 76%
Grads: BE Computer Science: 88%
I have a work experience of 2+ years as a Software Engineer in MNC.
Extra curricular : little less experience in this area.
Stating a few here:
Represented my district in district level cricket tournament.
Organized symposium in college.
Please tell me what are my chances for admission in 2016 .
Hi All,
I am appearing for my GMAT exam this weekend and will start applying for colleges soon after that. Just need some advice if my profile is good enough for Business schools as I don't have the average work experience mentioned in the websites of various schools.
10th : CBSE - 88.6%
12th CBSE - 91%
EEE Engineering from a deemed university - 8.92 CGPA
I will be completing my 2years of work experience as a Software Engineer in a MNC in Feb 2016.
Leadership Skills
- Managed the complete functioning of the science
exhibition of my University for 3years
(2009-2012) as the chief coordinator in the annual tech fest
- Managed the complete budget and organised the photo exhibition cum competition of the college as the chief coordinator in 2013
- Coordinated the college's cultural fest for 2 years in terms of planning and execution
- Managed the budget and smooth functioning of all the department based events for students in college for 4years
- Led my project team at College's final year assignment.
Extra Curricular
- Four certifications in Harvard Management Mentor
- An avid photographer, won 2 photographic events at tech fests of 2 colleges in Odisha
- Awarded student of the year (2007) award in 10th class
- Awarded certificate of merit by CBSE for scoring full marks in 2 subjects in 10th board
- 4th rank in state and 238th national rank in International Informatics Olympiad
I afford at max $50k - $60k through loans and scholarships.
Please advice if I should apply for any of the good B-Schools in USA or wait for a few more years to gain a bit more of industry experience or apply for MiM courses. Also I am interested in Sauders and Telfer Business schools of Canada. Can I expect a call from these two colleges in case I apply?
Hi! Have my GMAT in a week. If any of the consultants or recent test takers could help me with this qestion of mine - Do we have to select the universities we wish to send our scores before the exam starts or after we finish it and get our score ? Also, how much time do we get to select the schools ?
Please evaluate my profile:
10th - 82% CBSE(2004)
12th - 73% CBSE(2006)
B.E - 75% RGPV University Bhopal (2007-2011)
Extra Activities:
***Having NCC A Certificate
***Was House Captain in My School during class 12th
***Participated in many Science and General quizzes including DRDO science quiz(participation certificate I have)
***Won few internal awards like on the spot award in my current organisation.
Currently I am having exact 4 years experience in India as Software developer and Big Data . I am planning to give GMAT in few months time .
So considering my short profile and assuming SOP and remaining things are fine how much would you say the GMAT score will put my candidature in good position .And apart from that anything else that you would suggest to improve my profile as i have substantial amount of time as i am targeting 2017-2018 batch .Mainly i want to target the ISB and IIM B EPGP .So suggestion specific to these are most welcomed. Any other good B School you suggest that also will be helpful.Please give candid opinion so that i can improve my profile and target that much GMAT score.
SOME INFO REGARDING WORK Experience:My 4 years of experience is basically as a Software developer . Mostly i worked in Java and Big Data . I am managing a team of 2-3 members. Earlier i was in Infosys there i got promoted from System Engineer to Senior System Engineer.I completed Infosys Mysore Training with CGPA 4.56 out of 5
Thanks
Hi Please evaluate my profile and chances for EPGP (IIMB),ISB, Insead, PGPX- IIMA one year MBA course. With Pros and cons of my application. Thanks for your help.
Age - 29/Marital status - unmarried
SSC - 71% (2001)
HSC - 70% (2003)
B.Com - 60% (2006)
CA qualified in 2009
Professional experience :
1. Apprenticeship: J.C. Bhalla Consultancy (2006-09)
Worked in Insurance, Telecom, Healthcare, Agriculture and Automobile sector on providing support on Tax, Audits and finance consultancy. Some of the clients include Aviva Life Insurance, Airtel Telecom, Triveni Sugar, and Apollo Hospitals etc.
2. Assistant Manager : Deloitte Haskins and Sells (2009 - 2010)
Worked in tax consultancy to provide due diligence support and dealing with compliance framework for valuations. Clients included Tata Chemicals, CNBC TV-18, Mitsubishi India Private Limited etc.
3. Deputy Controller - India Controllership Organization : Agilent Technologies (March 2010 till April'15)
Working with Sales on various projects (High Sea sales implementation, Validation of Permanent establishment risk, Equipment leasing to Agilent Customers etc.), Business restructuring (Acquisition via slum sale arrangement and divestiture), Internal & Statutory Audit of Sales entity in India, liasoning with various government authorities like Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Appellate authorities on Direct Tax matters.
4. Co-Founder - Threado (April - till date) - Building a market place for Designers and tailors in Delhi NCR. I have been given the responsibility of getting on board Tailors and getting the website ready with supply chain management. Basically to do a proof of concept testing. I will be working on these roles till Exec MBA starts next year.
Achievements:
- Employee of the year - 2014
- CFO Club Winner ( From US leadership team) - 2013
- Employee of the Year - CCO India - 2012
- Exceptional Contribution Award - 2008 - Internship with JCB, for working on Aviva Life Insurance
Working with Startups:
I have also worked with few startups in the past, advising them on Tax structure, deal finalisation , compliances.
1. Framebench Technologies
2. Innovese technologies
3. Blank page
All of these startups have gone through 3 rounds of funding and ultimately been acquired.
I registered for GRE General ETS test got no confirmation from ETS.I tried with a visa Debit card n then with a Visa Credit card .Money deducted both the time .The ETA on refund is also unclear. Any one knows how long will it take for the refund of the money .Should I try again for the third time?