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5 flaws to avoid:

Flaw #1: Lack of Substance

Avoid Fatal Flaw #1: Bring your personal statements to life with self-reflection and astute use of examples balanced by analysis.

Flaw #2: Failure to answer the question

Avoid Fatal Flaw #2: Keep the application alive. Answer the question.

Flaw #3: Cliched Writing

Avoid Fatal Flaw #3: Write pointed and direct answers to the question.

Flaw #4: Superficiality

Avoid Fatal Flaw #4: Use specific examples to distinguish yourself.

Flaw #5: Muddled Thinking

Avoid Fatal Flaw #5: Think clearly and honestly before beginning to write.

HI, I need guidance on the vocab part of GMAT. I completed Normal Lewis while I was preparing for CAT, do I need to refer more books, if yes which ones. Please guide.

My profie is as per below:

10th- 90.53%

12th-92.67

Grads- 73.71%

Currently I am working as software engineer in wipro technologies for past 2 and half years. I am targetting for MS in fall 2016 in MIS. Till fall 2016 my work ex will be apporximately 4 years. 

So is it worth to go for MS after 4 years of work ex?

If yes I woluld like to know further

 I want to do ms in management related courses so are there any courses apart from mis relevant to my work experience?

y profile is

10th/12th: 90.4/88.4

Graduation: 9.12/10

Over 3.5 years Work Ex in Maruti Suzuki (Assistant Manager)

I am planning to apply  mainly in Asian Schools: NUS, Nanyang, Hkust for courses in 2015. 

I desperately need admissions counselling. Please guide

1. Replacement for work experience: Though there are MBA programs that will enrol students straight from college, most emphasize the need for work experience and require applicants to demonstrate a degree of leadership before admission. There is a reason work experience is required - it will help you better apply class knowledge, enable you to contribute to the class more, fit in with other students, and finally get a job after graduation.

2. Specific Training: getting an MBA in order to reap financial or marketing training that can be achieved faster and more effectively using other programs.

3. Figure out one's life: yes, MBA is a break for 20 months but it is a terrible reason if all you want to do is figure out your personal life and goals. Everyone will be doing some soul-searching during the program but nobody likes a confused person without goals or purpose.

I wish to apply to a bschool this year but the fees is very high.I think i might get admission but i wont be able to pay the fees unless i get some scholarship.Based on my gmat score , i dont think i will get one and i would not be able to join at such a high fees even if i get selected.Should i apply this year or wait for next year?Would applying this year put me at any advantage or disadvantage if i apply again next year?

hello people

My profile is as follows 

Gmat : 560 

Xth : 88

XIIth : 89

Grad ( Eco Hons from DU)  74 - stood second 

Hoping to start my job in Feb at Barclays. 

Kindly suggest some b schools for MS in finance or MBA? Also scholarships available in India as I already have an offer from Warwick business school. 

Thanks 

Please rate My profile which is :

X 93%, XII 77%, B Tech 71%

currently having 5+ years of work ex in IT sector Out of which I do have 1+ year of onsite experience at diifferent locations like new zealand, australia and europe.

Was a key member of 4 member team which started 3 million dollar project from scratch in Australia, executed successfully with profit of 51% against expected 18%.I lead a team of 4 people which was reponsible for testing and launch of iOS 8 in Australia with a reputed operator.

Got multiple rewards and appreciation during my job.

besides this I have been doing some charity work like sponsering a little girl's one year education through an NGO. Co-ordinator of fest during college, won multiple awards at college and school level.

I am now planning to go for GMAT. I am inclined towards indian colleges like IIMs/ISB and other tier1 colleges. 

I have following queries:

1. Should I target colleges outside India as well if am okay with the fee structure? Is there any website where I can look for different good programmes in good universities across the globe?

2 how about the placements in Indian tier1 colleges?

3 how much score is required for IIM/ ISB?

4 Does placement in indian colleges depend only on networking??

please respond..

HOW TO MARKET YOURSELF TO THE TOP SCHOOLS:

PLAN

1. Assess Your Competitiveness

2. Segment the Market

3. Formulate an Application Portfolio Strategy

4. Select a subset of MBA programs

5. Learn about your buyer: the admission committee

BRAND

1. Complete the brand exercises

2. Generate Potential Possible Brand Messages

3. Authenticate Brand Messages with Reasons to Believe

4. Refine and Finalize Your Brand Identity

COMMUNICATE

Communicate your brand identity and reasons to believe across all mediums

. Essays

. Recommendation Letters

. Interviews

. Resume

. Data Forms

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THE QUALITIES BUSINESS SCHOOLS VALUE

Every year our clients ask us to shed some light on what the top MBA programs are looking for. The qualities that MBA admissions committees are looking for are fairly well-known and intuitive.

. Leadership - Evidence of accomplishing things through others, challenging the status quo, instilling a vision, facing challenges, standing up for what's right, prioritizing the needs of the organization above personal needs, and uniting people behind a goal

. Rationale for an MBA - Demonstrates sound reasoning for returning to business school, enthusiasm for the program, and persuasive evidence of a perfect fit between the program and the candidate's values and goals

. Diversity - Elements of background, values, experience, and personal qualities that prove the candidate will add something new, exciting, and different to their community

. Self-Awareness - Takes responsibility for actions; understands how those actions impact others

. Intellectual Horsepower - A love for learning and a desire for mastery of new subjects; ability to handle the program's rigorous academic demands; quantitative abilities

. Interpersonal Abilities - The ability to advocate, persuade, and negotiate compromise; charm, charisma, and exceptional social skills

. Emotional Intelligence - Evidence of team work and team building; creating clear goals, building a sense of urgency, identifying the unique talents of team members, motivating teammates, managing a complex project, and resolving differences

. Determination - The ability to overcome setbacks and hardships; determination and courage in the face of adversity; drive; the desire to make an impact personally and professionally

. Humanitarian Values - Service to a community, selflessness, generosity

. Integrity/Ethics - A clear sense of principles and values; evidence of putting principles into action

. Career Progression - Evidence that you have distinguished yourself from your peers and increased your level of responsibility

. Ambitious Career Goals - Clear career goals and a convincing, achievable action plan for achieving career objectives

. Global Point of View - Awareness of the global nature of business; evidence of adapting to new cultures and working effectively with a diverse group of people

What is the approximate fees for whole ms course in usa?

Does bank sanction loan covering entire fees? What are the prerequisites for getting scholarship?

can someone please provide me study material or access or anything i can work on for my GMAT. Cost of various preparation is too high can afford that much. PLEASE DO HELP. PLEASE

I have a GRE score of 325 with 170 in Quant and 155 in verbal.

I am looking to apply for Master in Business Analytics programs in US/SIngapore.

Any help would be appreciated !!!

WHAT IS MBA SCHOOL'S DECISION MAKING PROCESS?

Companies spend huge sums researching the buying behavior and decision making processes of their target customers. By understanding the buying process they hope to garner some advantage that might make a difference and influence the buyer in their favor at key decision points. 

By the same token, we feel it is helpful to educate yourself on the decision making process of your buyer. The admissions officer of one of the top ten program described the application evaluation process as follows:

1. The day following the application deadline the entire application is printed out and given to an admissions fellow, a second year student who has been hired by the admissions committee.

2. The admissions fellow reads the application and recommends whether or not to grant the candidate an interview.

3. The file is then given to an admissions officer who reviews it and also recommends whether or not to invite the candidate for an interview.

4. If there is a disagreement between the two recommendations, the dean of admissions reviews the application and breaks the tie.

5. At the midpoint, the applicant is either invited to interview or is sent a rejection letter.

6. Those invited to interview are offered a choice of whether to interview on campus or to interview with an alumnus in his or her home city. The interviews are standardized and equally weighted whether the interview is conducted on-campus or off.

7. Once the interview results are received, the file is passed to a director of admissions, who has not previously reviewed the file. He or she makes a recommendation whether to admit, committee, or deny the applicant.

8. If all recommendations match then the candidate is sent an offer of admission. If not, the file is sent to a committee, the applicant's merits are debated and a recommendation is made to the dean of admissions whether to admit, waitlist, or deny the candidate.

So we see now that it may be necessary to persuade at least four different "buyers" that your capabilities and qualities are an excellent fit for their institution: a current student, an admissions committee member, an interviewer, and the director of admissions. You'll need to factor the point of view and preferences of each decision maker into your application design. For example, the current student will be asking himself whether or not you would be the type of classmate that he would like to have in class. You not only need to "wow" your evaluators with your impressive achievements, you also need to persuade them that you have a personality and a team player attitude that your future classmates will welcome. This leads us to one of the most important questions you must answer during the planning phase: What is this customer looking for anyway?

Top 10 B-Schools in Asia-Pacific:

1. INSEAD - Singapore

2. IIM Ahemdabad

3. Melbourne Business School

4. NUS Business School

5. IIM Bangalore

6. ISB

7. Peking University

8. Australian Graduate School of Management

9. IIM Calcutta

10. Nanyang Business School

Hi,

i have 1.5 years of technical work experience in infosys, 8 CGPA in Mtech. planning to give GMAT in february. is my decision to opt for MBA right(or should i write GRE and pursue MS)? if yes then please suggest me some affordable b-schools in US  and canada.

Thanks,

ARK

Tips for Applications:

Describe a defining moment in your life, and explain how it shaped you as a person. (300 words maximum)

This question is an attempt to get to know you, the person. The other questions are professionally focused. Use this essay to present a different side of you.

Don't write about work and your professional goals here. Tell a succinct story of that defining moment. What happened and what was the impact on you? How has that event influenced you going forward? How is your behavior, your life different because of that moment?

Hi guys ,

Myself Pankaj dubey working as an assistant manager in one of the best internet company ifnfoedge pvt ltd (naukri.com) in operations and sales since last 4.5 years , not a very scholar throughout my school days , got 1st  divison in my Bsc and 2nd division in my high school and intermediate , completed my graduation in 2006 and did preparation for CAT for two years got 92.5 and 94.5 not upto the mark after that started working for the company , now I want something really good in my career and planning to go for executive MBA from one of  top notch institutes like IIM'S or IIT'S and planning to go for GMAT at the end of the year , not being having a good acadmic record but a good professional record will I be able to get admission in some of the good B schools , how much I need to score in GMAT for getting a good B school .

Kindly suggest me something  .

which course should i join?

I need very good shake up for my verbal as it on weaker side?