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Hearty Congratulations to all the successful candidates. I have secured an admit too :)

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Sathish Kumar, India
GMAT - 690
Work Experience - 6.5+ years as a software consultant (2 years International)
Good Academics and references

Timeline
Submitted application in round 1 on May 29
Interview invite was received on June 19

Interview Schedule
Interview Date - June 23
Interviewed by AGSM Design and Curriculum Manager, Jonathan Jones
Timings - 33 minutes (approx 15 minutes spent discussing my questions)

Interview Questions
It was more of a discussion; Very friendly and started the interview by giving a brief intro about himself.

1) Tell me about yourself
2) Why MBA and why now?
3) What do you know about Sydney?
4) Tell me about your current work profile (about my current role and responsibility)
5) Discussed my plans after MBA
6) Do you have any questions for me?

Closing note
He said that 'I have all your essays and resume with me. Thought of discussing with you directly to know you better. Got all my queries answered. You need not wait for long. Results will be shared by June 30.'

I received my offer on June 27 and currently awaiting my Scholarship results.

All the best to AGSM applicants!
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Congratulations sathishkumarchn on making a cut to AGSM! Welcome to Australia!
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Thank you so much keats :)
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I have been awarded Global Reach Scholarship with 50% tuition fee waiver.

Looking to connect with other successful applicants.
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Congrats MissionMBA2018 :) Happy for you.

I'm delighted to share that I have been awarded AGSM Excellence Scholarship Award with $25K tuition fee waiver :)
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Congrats and well done MissionMBA2018 and sathishkumarchn!
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Congratulations MissionMBA2018 and satish for scholarships and admits.
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Thank you JaibeerSingh, sathishkumarchn and dnalost
JaibeerSingh - All the best for your application!
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Thank you so much dnalost JaibeerSingh :)
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Hi friends,

Congrats to all admits !

I have secured an admit too, but without scholarship.

GMAT : 650
WE - 7 years (telecommunication)
IELTS OS - 7.5

Is a whatsapp group operational ? Anyone accepted the offer ?
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Timelines:
Application Submitted on 29th May
Interview invite on 13th June
Interview on 21st June with the Director of Operations
Received Email confirmation on 27th June.

Interview Experience:
I had my interview with Mr Jonathan Jones, the Director of Student Recruitment, on 21st June. It was a skype call and was more like an interactive conversation.
These questions were asked:
Tell me about your background?
Why have you decided to do MBA?
Asked about my role and hierarchy
Why AGSM?
Tell me about the companies you are targeting after graduating?
Casual discussion about my relatives in Australia and enquired about the places I have traveled to.
Any questions?

Hope this will be helpful to future applicants!
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I have created a Whatsapp group for successful applicants. If you have secured an admit, please PM me your contact details.

Also, sathishkumarchn ajay2121988 dnalost and I are happy to help if prospective applicants for round 2/3 have questions related to application process or interview.
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Hi All,

I contacted AGSM about an initial review of my profile. The person who replied suggested that work experience is low (the class average is about 7 years) for their class which does not make me a strong candidate for the program.
I have about 3 years and 2 months work experience at this stage (all of it in Education Sector). My GMAT Score is 700.

What would be your recommendations?

1. Should I still go ahead and apply in third deadline for AGSM?
2. Would there be any slightest chance of Scholarship (given my not-so-good GMAT and average number of WE years)?

3. Should I wait for one more year and apply for 2019 January intake (not my preference though)?

I would be grateful for any help and guidance.
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Dear Jaibeer,

Your GMAT is good for AGSM intake, considering scholarship too.
However, if the consultant has mentioned low work ex, then it makes sense to gather more WE, keep on adding quality and apply then for increasing the admission probability.
In my personal opinion, I would say you can take a shot at the 3rd deadline - you can show your WE quality in the interview, if shortlisted.


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Hi All,

I contacted AGSM about an initial review of my profile. The person who replied suggested that work experience is low (the class average is about 7 years) for their class which does not make me a strong candidate for the program.
I have about 3 years and 2 months work experience at this stage (all of it in Education Sector). My GMAT Score is 700.

What would be your recommendations?

1. Should I still go ahead and apply in third deadline for AGSM?
2. Would there be any slightest chance of Scholarship (given my not-so-good GMAT and average number of WE years)?

3. Should I wait for one more year and apply for 2019 January intake (not my preference though)?

I would be grateful for any help and guidance.
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Thank you for your response ajay2121988. Your recommendation is well noted.
If there is someone else with a different opinion, please feel free to share, it will mean a lot.

AJAY - Would this also mean a similar stance from MBS as MBS also has a pretty similar classroom as far as avg. WE of the class is concerned?


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Dear Jaibeer,

Your GMAT is good for AGSM intake, considering scholarship too.
However, if the consultant has mentioned low work ex, then it makes sense to gather more WE, keep on adding quality and apply then for increasing the admission probability.
In my personal opinion, I would say you can take a shot at the 3rd deadline - you can show your WE quality in the interview, if shortlisted.


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Hi All,

I contacted AGSM about an initial review of my profile. The person who replied suggested that work experience is low (the class average is about 7 years) for their class which does not make me a strong candidate for the program.
I have about 3 years and 2 months work experience at this stage (all of it in Education Sector). My GMAT Score is 700.

What would be your recommendations?

1. Should I still go ahead and apply in third deadline for AGSM?
2. Would there be any slightest chance of Scholarship (given my not-so-good GMAT and average number of WE years)?

3. Should I wait for one more year and apply for 2019 January intake (not my preference though)?

I would be grateful for any help and guidance.
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Yes I think that their stance will be the same, but still you can address your query to study@mbs.edu

MBS has a higher average GMAT compared to AGSM, but your score looks fine w.r.t. MBS too.

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Thank you for your response ajay2121988. Your recommendation is well noted.
If there is someone else with a different opinion, please feel free to share, it will mean a lot.

AJAY - Would this also mean a similar stance from MBS as MBS also has a pretty similar classroom as far as avg. WE of the class is concerned?


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Dear Jaibeer,

Your GMAT is good for AGSM intake, considering scholarship too.
However, if the consultant has mentioned low work ex, then it makes sense to gather more WE, keep on adding quality and apply then for increasing the admission probability.
In my personal opinion, I would say you can take a shot at the 3rd deadline - you can show your WE quality in the interview, if shortlisted.


Thanks,

JaibeerSingh
Hi All,

I contacted AGSM about an initial review of my profile. The person who replied suggested that work experience is low (the class average is about 7 years) for their class which does not make me a strong candidate for the program.
I have about 3 years and 2 months work experience at this stage (all of it in Education Sector). My GMAT Score is 700.

What would be your recommendations?

1. Should I still go ahead and apply in third deadline for AGSM?
2. Would there be any slightest chance of Scholarship (given my not-so-good GMAT and average number of WE years)?

3. Should I wait for one more year and apply for 2019 January intake (not my preference though)?

I would be grateful for any help and guidance.
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Hey! I applied in R2 on 11th July. My application status shows on hold, but I received a mail that my application is complete.
I have not got any update since. Anyone who has got the interview invite?
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Hey! I applied in R2 on 11th July. My application status shows on hold, but I received a mail that my application is complete.
I have not got any update since. Anyone who has got the interview invite?
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Hi,

I am an R2 candidate and my interview was on 14th Aug.Could you speak/mail to any of the relationship managers regarding the 'hold' status?I would suggest you to contact them.

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Hey! I applied in R2 on 11th July. My application status shows on hold, but I received a mail that my application is complete.
I have not got any update since. Anyone who has got the interview invite?
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The application status will remain on hold until the final decision is made. I also had the same query and I had checked with Marina.
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Hi..has any of the Round 2 candidates here received an admit offer ?
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