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Calling all HKUST MBA Applicants: (2017 Intake) Class of 2019!! 28 Feb 2017, 08:59
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I got admitted on 2/15 as well. The turnaround time for the decision and deposit amount are pretty aggressive...
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Hi All,
Anyone still waiting for decision. I have written mail to adcom to check on status of my application. I have my final dates to recall admission from other institute in March Mid. Can any current student check on status of my application please.
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Hey all, I also got the admit mail yesterday. Is there any WhatsApp group for students from India, can someone pls add me I have lot of questions in my mind.
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Hi All - Have any of the waitlisted applicants heard back anything from the school? Thanks in advance.
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Nope not yet.

Should we drop a mail to the adcom to check when the results will be out?
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Hey guys, any news regarding waitlisted applicants ? Thanks !
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Heard back fro UST.

Unfortunately a dinge.
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I am a local applicant in Hong Kong and I applied the full-time MBA program in the first round.
The reason why I choose HKUST is that while it provides adequate international experience, I can minimize my expense by staying in Hong Kong (Why don't I make use of it if we have a sound education system in Hong Kong?).

I got a conditional offer from the school and they ask me to retake the GMAT exam and they told me the target score is 700 points in February. I take the GMAT exam again and I got 700. Then in last week they phoned me and persuade me to switch my appication to the part-time program. I was like, "Seriously? You told me in the end of March?"

Now I am kind of fighting for my full-time degree in HKUST on one hand and rushing to apply for other programs in US and UK on the other. :(
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Hi,
I am new to this thread and really wanted to understand certain points - I choose to opt for HKUST MBA 2018-2019 (12 months)
After giving several attempts at GMAT, with my heart bleeding as hell I could secure only 620 (Q - 49, V - 25, IR -6).

If some one can please review and let me know if I stand a chance for HKUST (I do not wish to give GMAT further as my levels have saturated after many attempts)
Following is my profile -
Total Work Exp - 8yrs
Growth in profile -
1. Launched the 3G network for a leading telco in India in 2008
2. Launched a Malaysian retail brand in India in 2014 with 2 outlets in the South
3. Currently, handling a pan India business growth for one of the products of a leading firms in India
4. Launched an e-commerce company attracting a seed funding and aiming to expand to South East Asia
5. Got published in 1 book which is still selling in Amazon, Flipkart and few retail stores in India, U.S. and India., the 2nd book will be published in Aug(most likely)

Extra Curricular - Participation in Athletics & Football (District Level), Playing Guitar, Mouth Organ & Flute, Sketching

Academic History:
Class X - 93%
Class XII - 90%
B.Tech (NIT Durgapur) - 3.4/4 (GPA)
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I am a local applicant in Hong Kong and I applied the full-time MBA program in the first round.
The reason why I choose HKUST is that while it provides adequate international experience, I can minimize my expense by staying in Hong Kong (Why don't I make use of it if we have a sound education system in Hong Kong?).

I got a conditional offer from the school and they ask me to retake the GMAT exam and they told me the target score is 700 points in February. I take the GMAT exam again and I got 700. Then in last week they phoned me and persuade me to switch my appication to the part-time program. I was like, "Seriously? You told me in the end of March?"

Now I am kind of fighting for my full-time degree in HKUST on one hand and rushing to apply for other programs in US and UK on the other. :(
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I got admitted finally :wink:
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I am a local applicant in Hong Kong and I applied the full-time MBA program in the first round.
The reason why I choose HKUST is that while it provides adequate international experience, I can minimize my expense by staying in Hong Kong (Why don't I make use of it if we have a sound education system in Hong Kong?).

I got a conditional offer from the school and they ask me to retake the GMAT exam and they told me the target score is 700 points in February. I take the GMAT exam again and I got 700. Then in last week they phoned me and persuade me to switch my appication to the part-time program. I was like, "Seriously? You told me in the end of March?"

Now I am kind of fighting for my full-time degree in HKUST on one hand and rushing to apply for other programs in US and UK on the other. :(

I got admitted finally :wink:
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Well done!
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Hi,
I am new to this thread and really wanted to understand certain points - I choose to opt for HKUST MBA 2018-2019 (12 months)
After giving several attempts at GMAT, with my heart bleeding as hell I could secure only 620 (Q - 49, V - 25, IR -6).

If some one can please review and let me know if I stand a chance for HKUST (I do not wish to give GMAT further as my levels have saturated after many attempts)
Following is my profile -
Total Work Exp - 8yrs
Growth in profile -
1. Launched the 3G network for a leading telco in India in 2008
2. Launched a Malaysian retail brand in India in 2014 with 2 outlets in the South
3. Currently, handling a pan India business growth for one of the products of a leading firms in India
4. Launched an e-commerce company attracting a seed funding and aiming to expand to South East Asia
5. Got published in 1 book which is still selling in Amazon, Flipkart and few retail stores in India, U.S. and India., the 2nd book will be published in Aug(most likely)

Extra Curricular - Participation in Athletics & Football (District Level), Playing Guitar, Mouth Organ & Flute, Sketching

Academic History:
Class X - 93%
Class XII - 90%
B.Tech (NIT Durgapur) - 3.4/4 (GPA)
PGDM (IMT) - 3.9/4
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I strongly suggest you apply to HKUST in the first round and focus on explaining how you can bring diversity to the class. TBH the GMAT score can be a deterrent.
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Profile evaluation-Indian male GMAT 680,Total exp-8 years in Indian PSU

I need some guidance regarding my chances in HKUST.

GMAT:680 Q 49, V 34
GPA:3.1 Electrical Engg
Exp:8years in Indian Maharatna PSU NTPC

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Was part of the team that completed erection and commissioning of steam turbine in record time of 13months,a project worth INR 450 cr

Formulated a plan to stop barring stalling in turbine leading to annual saving of over 150 cr annually.

Other than my work life i also engage in csr activities of ntpc ,participating in education and swachh bharat abhiyan.

I am planning to start my mba at the earliest so is my profile ok or should i go for a better gmat score.
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