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Advice needed regarding R1 application timeline (especially for hiring
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24 Mar 2021, 00:10
24 Mar 2021, 00:10
Hi,
So I'm looking to apply for a few European schools as well as Rotman in R1 (September 2021).
I've shortlisted a few consultants and have already spoken to a couple of them (free consultation calls). What they've advised me is to hire a consultant now itself and start the process, as the earlier you start, the better it is, and since you're paying the same amount irrespective of time, it would increase the ROI.
The thing is that I have started the research process early (Feb onwards) because I am also parallelly preparing for CFA Level 3, and want to completely devote time to prep in April and May (the exam is scheduled for May 29). It will be extremely hard to juggle between a job, CFA prep as well as MBA prep at the same time, so I want to take it step by step, and then fully commit to MBA prep from May 30th onwards.
I have also read that later in the process (say June onwards), most of the good consultants get booked.
Keeping this in mind, what do you suggest I should do, as I know clearing the L3 exam and getting the CFA charter would aid in my application as well but I don't want to adversely impact my MBA application chances as well as I really need to start it by next year.
Any advice will be much appreciated!
So I'm looking to apply for a few European schools as well as Rotman in R1 (September 2021).
I've shortlisted a few consultants and have already spoken to a couple of them (free consultation calls). What they've advised me is to hire a consultant now itself and start the process, as the earlier you start, the better it is, and since you're paying the same amount irrespective of time, it would increase the ROI.
The thing is that I have started the research process early (Feb onwards) because I am also parallelly preparing for CFA Level 3, and want to completely devote time to prep in April and May (the exam is scheduled for May 29). It will be extremely hard to juggle between a job, CFA prep as well as MBA prep at the same time, so I want to take it step by step, and then fully commit to MBA prep from May 30th onwards.
I have also read that later in the process (say June onwards), most of the good consultants get booked.
Keeping this in mind, what do you suggest I should do, as I know clearing the L3 exam and getting the CFA charter would aid in my application as well but I don't want to adversely impact my MBA application chances as well as I really need to start it by next year.
Any advice will be much appreciated!
Re: Advice needed regarding R1 application timeline (especially for hiring
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24 Mar 2021, 05:01
24 Mar 2021, 05:01
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WCGMAT0208 wrote:
Hi,
So I'm looking to apply for a few European schools as well as Rotman in R1 (September 2021).
I've shortlisted a few consultants and have already spoken to a couple of them (free consultation calls). What they've advised me is to hire a consultant now itself and start the process, as the earlier you start, the better it is, and since you're paying the same amount irrespective of time, it would increase the ROI.
The thing is that I have started the research process early (Feb onwards) because I am also parallelly preparing for CFA Level 3, and want to completely devote time to prep in April and May (the exam is scheduled for May 29). It will be extremely hard to juggle between a job, CFA prep as well as MBA prep at the same time, so I want to take it step by step, and then fully commit to MBA prep from May 30th onwards.
I have also read that later in the process (say June onwards), most of the good consultants get booked.
Keeping this in mind, what do you suggest I should do, as I know clearing the L3 exam and getting the CFA charter would aid in my application as well but I don't want to adversely impact my MBA application chances as well as I really need to start it by next year.
Any advice will be much appreciated!
So I'm looking to apply for a few European schools as well as Rotman in R1 (September 2021).
I've shortlisted a few consultants and have already spoken to a couple of them (free consultation calls). What they've advised me is to hire a consultant now itself and start the process, as the earlier you start, the better it is, and since you're paying the same amount irrespective of time, it would increase the ROI.
The thing is that I have started the research process early (Feb onwards) because I am also parallelly preparing for CFA Level 3, and want to completely devote time to prep in April and May (the exam is scheduled for May 29). It will be extremely hard to juggle between a job, CFA prep as well as MBA prep at the same time, so I want to take it step by step, and then fully commit to MBA prep from May 30th onwards.
I have also read that later in the process (say June onwards), most of the good consultants get booked.
Keeping this in mind, what do you suggest I should do, as I know clearing the L3 exam and getting the CFA charter would aid in my application as well but I don't want to adversely impact my MBA application chances as well as I really need to start it by next year.
Any advice will be much appreciated!
If the consultant you hire will help you with profile building in the months following up to end-May, you should go ahead and sign up now. If you wish to wait until June, that would also be ok, but there are certain advantages in the former approach.
Do what suits you best, but do get started with the applications by June for sure.
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Re: Advice needed regarding R1 application timeline (especially for hiring
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24 Mar 2021, 20:04
24 Mar 2021, 20:04
Hi WCGMAT0208
Since there are number of MBA Admission Consultants associated with many different companies, it becomes difficult to choose the best MBA Admissions consultants who can add value to your B-School application.
The question then is how you can choose the best MBA Admissions Consultant:
You can choose the right MBA Application consultants by evaluating them on below parameters.
1. B-School they have graduated from
2. By looking at their work experience, current position and their background
3. Talk to a consultant regarding your profile and your targeted B-Schools before thoroughly engaging with them for a professional service
4. Testimonials/Feedback
As you must know that Round 1 deadline for most of the B-School will be in August/September. Choose your best MBA Admission consultants by June and start with your MBA Admissions process soon.
Since there are number of MBA Admission Consultants associated with many different companies, it becomes difficult to choose the best MBA Admissions consultants who can add value to your B-School application.
The question then is how you can choose the best MBA Admissions Consultant:
You can choose the right MBA Application consultants by evaluating them on below parameters.
1. B-School they have graduated from
2. By looking at their work experience, current position and their background
3. Talk to a consultant regarding your profile and your targeted B-Schools before thoroughly engaging with them for a professional service
4. Testimonials/Feedback
As you must know that Round 1 deadline for most of the B-School will be in August/September. Choose your best MBA Admission consultants by June and start with your MBA Admissions process soon.
