Tips To Titivate International MBA
There is no simple formula for earning acceptance at best business schools and that to at Top Internationals. Also the competition to get into the best MBA programs is ferocious, but you can improve your chances of getting accepted by following these expert tips.
Here are the BEST 12 tips for making a great impression.
1. Get a high score in Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). GMAT scores range from 200 to 800. In good B-schools, students' average scores may be 700 and higher. So preparing for GMAT should be made tough enough to stand considerably high.
Nowadays, Many B-schools have also started considering GRE, TOEFL scores for admission.
2. Be yourself. Don't try to match some imaginary ideal. Often, people have an image in their minds of what kind of person a given school wants. Usually it's because they know someone who went there, so they try to be like that person. Business-school admissions committees aim to enroll a wide mix of different personalities and backgrounds, thus they want to know who you really are - even it’s better to go beyond your professional life to include any significant experiences you may have had.
3. Don't rush your application in the first enroll. Generally, B-schools accept one round of applications in October and another in early January. Don't rush. There is no particular advantage in being in the first enroll. It's much more important to submit a really good application.
4. Concentrate on Essays seriously. Essays are an important part of your application process; depending on the school you are applying to, you could be asked to submit more than one essay. You will be given the subject for your essay as part of your application. Do not underestimate this component. In your essay, you must clearly spell out your career goals, potential for success in high-level management and the ability to handle the academic challenges of the institution.
5. Be ready to discuss your strengths and weaknesses in the resume,.. and your undergraduate manuscript. Let's consider you've had three backlogs, don’t just ignore that on your application. Talk about how you bounced back and what you learned from those experiences. You need to explain it, because it will be noticed.
6. Be aware of the importance of recommendation letters. Once references have agreed to write a reco for you, it's essential to keep in touch with them so that you are sure to get submitted on time.
7. Ask the right persons for recommendation. Admissions committee want specific examples of how you work, especially in the areas of teamwork, leadership, ethics, and respect for others. Ask your direct manager, a close colleague, or a client, so that reco would be in detail instead of being vague. Prestige is less important than how well they know you.
8. Review your application with your senior friends. But don't overdo it. It's good to ask one or two people whose judgment you trust to look over your application before you submit it, to see if they spot any flaws or omissions. Too many cooks spoil the broth, however.
9. If you are in wait list, make the most of it. Often people assume that being put on the 'wait list' is the same as not being accepted, and they give up. But lots of waitlisted applicants do get admitted. If your GMAT score was relatively low, take the test again. Send another reco or two, if you can. If the school wants you to come in for an interview, do that. Do keep in touch with the admissions committee.
10. Don't choose a B-school just by picking it off a list. Do your own research. Every MBA program is different, and you want to focus on the one that is right for you. Compare the schools carefully.
11. Start the application procedure in advance. Planning to take the GMAT, researching schools, getting the applications, lining up your reco’s, and writing the essays- all take time. If you wait until the last minute, you'll be rushed, stressed, and unlikely to put your best foot forward.
12. Prepare for the Interview in Prior. If you get this far, you are short listed. If Arranged for an Interview, Then it is the critical stage. Think about it before. Get prepared. Think about some of the questions you might be asked and consider how you would answer them, but don't try to memorize answers. They won't seem natural, and you may forget the words. Remember the key questions: Why do you want to do this MBA? Why do you want to do it now? Etc.
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