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22 May 2014, 16:00
| FROM Grant Me Admission: The Method Behind the Madness: How I Selected Schools |
Applying for schools is INSANELY expensive; at $250 an app, I’ve seen some of my peers, on average, pay over $1,000 on average JUST for applications…
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27 May 2014, 04:00
| FROM Grant Me Admission: 8 Questions Every MBA Applicant Should Answer Before Applying |
I really wish I had spent more time thinking through these questions last year. The journey of an MBA applicant is a tough, but answering…
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28 May 2014, 04:00
| FROM Grant Me Admission: What are my chances? (Part 1 of 2) |
What are my chances? Probably the most asked question in the MBA application game. In this post, we will examine my profile to understand how I…
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28 May 2014, 14:00
| FROM Grant Me Admission: What are my chances? (Part 1 of 2) |
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What are my chances? Probably the most asked question in the MBA application game. In this post, we will examine my profile to understand how I…
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29 May 2014, 07:01
| FROM Grant Me Admission: 1000 Views in 10 Days?!?! |
GrantMeAdmission got 1,000 views in 10 days?!?! I am completely astonished by the amount of support, interest and views that my blog has attracted. I would absolutely like…
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29 May 2014, 13:00
| FROM The adventures of a (provisional) MBA student: Forgetting I’m Doing an MBA |
I’ve been really quiet on here over the last two months, mainly because I’ve been off getting married/honeymooning. (Thanks very much dear reader, it was wonderful day!). I’ve had some time to gather my thoughts and relax a little, but now I’m back and getting ready now needs to begin in earnest. I’m taking inspiration from this new friend I got a photo of in the jungle – a picture of calm with chaos around him… My new inspiration and mascot, the Monkey of Calm Now I’ve had some time to get things moving, in the background most of the seemingly endless paperwork seems now to be completed. I have an appointment at the US Embassy in two weeks for a Visa interview, and I’m starting to think about packing up my entire life. I can’t quite believe how much ‘stuff’ I have accumulated over the last few years, and getting rid of it is proving harder than I imagined. If it sounds as though everything is going smoothly though, don’t be fooled. With practicalities well under way, my biggest concern now is finding somewhere to live I have no real intention of visiting before starting my studies. Harvard University operates a lottery system for it’s student accommodation, organised into a series of rounds. While we were away, we found out that I had the worst possible lottery ‘pick’, in the very final round. It now looks highly unlikely (with a little over a week to go) any housing will be left. This means going private. In a city I don’t know. And can’t visit. With no real history or knowledge of the system as I’ll be an international student that has never lived in the US. My wife and I are starting work on ‘plan B’ and getting our first experience of how different the US is from the UK in some respects, with the very different ways the two housing markets operate. I’m sure it won’t be the last such experience.  
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30 May 2014, 10:00
| FROM Grant Me Admission: Why I’m retaking the GMAT after getting a 710 |
“GrantMeAdmission you got a 710, and you are retaking the GMAT? Are you crazy?!?!” I’m sure that is what many of you are thinking. Let me…
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30 May 2014, 18:00
| FROM Defying Gravity - The MBA Journey: It's almost June.. crazy |
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Where did the time go? It's been a few weeks since I've updated this blog (sorry about that, guys), but the month of May seriously flew by. I've been freakishly busy with my job, trying to prepare for HBS, and just general other things in life. Since I last wrote, I managed to find an apartment and a roommate, which I'm pretty psyched about. That was one of my main stressors, so I'm glad to have made progress in that arena. I've also purchased a new laptop for school, a Lenovo X1 Carbon. I'm currently using a humongous Lenovo T510 that weighs a million pounds. I'm not a complete tech geek, but the X1 is going to be kind of life-altering. One of the other cool things that's happened this month is that I've had a chance to connect with several of my future classmates. This has made me even more excited about the start of school. Of course, however, I'm still not excited about the cost. My highest priority over the next few weeks is to solidify all of the details regarding my student loans. I'm thinking that I should contact both a financial adviser and a tax accountant. I need someone to help me figure this all out. |
01 Jun 2014, 17:00
| FROM Defying Gravity - The MBA Journey: How to respond to the HBS essay prompt |
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There are still 3 months and 8 days left until the HBS round 1 application for the Class of 2017 is due. However, I've recently had quite a few people asking me about my essay. When I applied, HBS provided the following essay prompt: You’re applying to Harvard Business School. We can see your resume, school transcripts, extra-curricular activities, awards, post-MBA career goals, test scores and what your recommenders have to say about you. What else would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy? There is no word limit for this question. We think you know what guidance we're going to give here. Don't overthink, overcraft and overwrite. Just answer the question in clear language that those of us who don't know your world can understand. Interestingly, this exact same prompt is being used for the Class of 2017, even though Dean of Admissions Dee Leopold has previously gone on record stating that the question will change every year. Clearly this 'optional' essay worked out pretty well. So, what brilliant topic did I write about in order to land the golden ticket? What is the secret sauce behind this question. Honestly, there's no secret sauce. I spent significantly less time on the HBS essay than I did on my Stanford essays, and the essays of every other school to which I applied. I took the advice to heart of not overthinking this, even though my natural reaction was, of course, to totally overthink it. Anyway, I wrote about what has motivated me to pursue my career goals. I connected my personal and professional experiences into a ~700 word essay. The advice I have given to other applicants is to tell a meaningful story that highlights something important to you. Don't try to guess what's important to the admissions committee, because you'll probably guess wrong. |
02 Jun 2014, 04:00
| FROM Grant Me Admission: My MBA Plan |
This is a quick synopsis/review of how I plan to apply for schools in the first round. In the future, I will review each piece of the application…
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03 Jun 2014, 05:00
| FROM Grant Me Admission: MBA Resource Rundown: Overall Process |
Over the next few weeks I will list resources pertaining to various elements of the MBA application process. They will be grouped in the Resource tab…
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03 Jun 2014, 11:01
| FROM Defying Gravity - The MBA Journey: Who got in to HBS? |
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HBS just released the preliminary profile for the class of 2016. I scoured these profiles when I was applying last year, trying to gleam any hidden trends. It's crazy to think that my data is now included. There are currently 940 students in the class, and Dee Leopold expects that number to settle somewhere between 930 to 939, after summer melt and a few waitlist additions. For me, the biggest takeaway from this data is that you should never count yourself out. If you want to go to HBS, just give it a shot and apply. There is no guarantee that you'll get in, but there's also no guarantee that you won't. Someone in the class was accepted with a 580 GMAT. If you had asked most admissions consultants or entered that person's data into one of those online admissions chances calculators, I bet the odds would not be in his favor. But somehow, he got in! I think that's pretty amazing. Admissions are truly a holistic process. Personally, I didn't expect to get accepted. I worked as hard as I could and tried to best position myself for success, but I didn't expect my dream to actually become a reality. I decided to apply, because I knew I would regret it if I didn't; I would always think "what if?" That's part of the reason I went by the username "Defying Gravity." I was hoping I could achieve what seemed to be an unexpected feat, not allowing anything (including my own doubts) to bring me down. So if you're even considering applying to b-school for the Class of 2017, my advice is to go for it. Keep your expectations reasonable, but don't be afraid to shoot for the stars, because you have the chance of something pretty freakin' amazing happening. |
04 Jun 2014, 07:00
| FROM Grant Me Admission: A New Challenger Has Entered the Ring! |
If you’ve been following my blog, you know that in my previous post, The Method Behind the Madness: How I Selected Schools, I went from a list…
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05 Jun 2014, 16:00
| FROM Sarah's MBA Journey: I’ve chosen! |
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Good news everyone. I’ve chosen where I want to study for my part time MBA! I’m going for part time MBA at Manchester. Here are my reasons: Price; it’s good value for money. And I feel happy to pay it. Flexible; it’s highly flexible. I can still do my international work and undertake an MBA. As long as I have an internet connection I can take the class room with me. Plus I get to choose three electives. Bonus. Time off work is about right. I go to campus three times a year. I think that is a level that work would allow and give me the time off. International component; I can take courses at different overseas locations including Miami! Guess where I’m going for my next holiday! Time: the taught element is 18 months long. The second component is a project for 6 months. So not too long, they’ve cut down the duration of the course and increased the number of trips to manchester. But even with this amazing list, I going to have to think carefully on how to manage the downsides; Less contact with fellow students. Less careers support Less face- face time with lecturers. Suggestions include: Make effort to socialise with students who live in London and the surrounding area. Maybe a quarterly meet up. Does anyone know of any? Make most of other networking opportunities I have through work. And if there any external networks I can join. Who says you should only network with classmates and alumni of the school you attend? For careers it might be worthwhile to make more of an effort to build relationships with the careers advisors and see what extra informal support I can receive. Though I suspect I may need to use some of the money saved from attending Manchester on careers coaching. But we will see. what next Well, I had a brief thought of applying now and starting in July when I got an email saying fees will be increasing for January. But I checked my diary, I have plans. Namely stay sane leading the latest work project and go on holiday and watch loads of sport at the commonwealth games. So a January start it is.  
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09 Jun 2014, 15:00
| FROM Grant Me Admission: Extra! Extra! Read All About It! |
It has been 3 weeks since I started Grant Me Admission, and what a crazy three weeks it has been. I want to thank all…
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10 Jun 2014, 08:00
| FROM Grant Me Admission: MBA Resource Rundown: CV / Resumes |
Over the next few weeks I will list resources pertaining to various elements of the MBA application process. They will be grouped in the Resource tab…
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10 Jun 2014, 12:00
| FROM Grant Me Admission: 5 Essential Elements of a Perfect MBA Applicant Resume |
I recently reviewed and updated my resume from applying to Tuck last year. After gathering great resources on resumes, I was able to identify and…
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11 Jun 2014, 10:00
| FROM Grant Me Admission: Consultant Showdown – My Three Choices |
Just because you are a great player, doesn’t mean you will win a championship. Sometimes, you need a good coach too. One of the key items…
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11 Jun 2014, 11:00
| FROM Grant Me Admission: Consultant Showdown – Admissionado |
Just because you are a great player, doesn’t mean you will win a championship. Sometimes, you need a good coach too. One of the key items…
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11 Jun 2014, 11:00
| FROM Grant Me Admission: Consultant Showdown – mbaMission |
Just because you are a great player, doesn’t mean you will win a championship. Sometimes, you need a good coach too. One of the key items…
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