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Also, it isn’t working if you have typed and submitted some text in the box.

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type in word...select it all....then drag using mouse to chrome icon below and drop it in the box

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Dragging is working in essays. How do we get to know that the essays have been submitted

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"Editing of the essays can be done till the submission time, although please keep pressing save and submit every 05 minutes to keep your essay safe. The submission will only be considered once the deadline ends." Once we drag and drop, the essay remains safe either way right? Even if we don’t constantly press save and submit like it says

Hit save & submit after you drop. You can keep editing later.

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Thanks Everyone, ya it worked just 10min before the deadline. I can still see option to edit even after time has passed.

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Yeah I can also see that editing is allowed at this point also

Can someone confirm that when will it be submitted and when we will get the submission notification or an email confirmation

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Thanks Everyone, ya it worked just 10min before the deadline. I can still see option to edit even after time has passed.

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Right! And even now I can edit my essays. I don't understand!
I have saved and submitted the application but didn't receive any type of confirmation. Also, I can still open the portal and the essays appear in editable format.

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Yeah I can also see that editing is allowed at this point also

Yes, but they won’t consider any edits done post 11:59:59 PM on 9th

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The word count resets to zero each time you click on save and submit. Just me or is that happening to all?

The essays remain intact when I log out and login back though.

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Jesus Christ! How did you score V45? I am planning to retake the GMAT in March, and I would really appreciate some guidance on the verbal section.

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Jesus Christ! How did you score V45? I am planning to retake the GMAT in March, and I would really appreciate some guidance on the verbal section.

Haha, verbal was what was protecting me from myself (read terrible quant skills unlike your impressive Q50), so it was non-negotiable that it had to be good. I did take TTP’s course for sentence correction, which was quite nice to get a good hang of the kind of questions you could be expected to tackle. RC and SC - I did not have the time to go over much but relied on mock tests (took all 6) to get me prepared.

Also having read books with convoluted language since long helps with your comfort level with long winding sentences. It also helps you ignore big sounding words that don’t matter in the narrative and to some extent in RC, reading speed.

I do not know if this is the right way of approaching verbal, but this is what worked for me. I am happy to clarify any finer points.

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1. I read the para very carefully taking my time, so I do not have to go back to it when the question needs to be answered except to double check the facts. Idea is, at the end of the reading, you should be able to get an idea of what the para is trying to say. So questions that deal with “what is the purpose of the para?” become easy to deal with. The paras are usually excerpts out of research papers/long form news articles, so the language while complex, is not exactly unfamiliar. Keeping this in mind, might make it more approachable.

2. Sticking to the universe created by the para no matter how ridiculous the right answer may sound. As long as it’s true in the universe, it’s good enough for me.

3. There is usually more than one answer that seems right. When you have then shortlisted, down to two, one of them will always be MORE right, meaning it would be a more natural and specific conclusion flowing out of the para.

4. When backed up against a wall in particularly annoying questions, I consider each option, match it against the para and see if its fitting. I try to find its closest relative in the para. The option that’s fitting best is my answer.

5. Of course, eliminating the obviously wrong answers is a given.

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1. I have found modifiers and tenses being tested a lot, directly or indirectly.
2. I spend good time with the question, making a mental note as I read of obvious errors
3. As a next step, I look for options that address those errors. Short list them.
4. I look at other options that do not address the error in the way I imagined or do not address it at all and see if it is still right
5. If a clear answer emerges, great
6. Usually, I get stuck between two very possible choices. I then match them word by word and see which one is likely to be more right. Here, a few rules of sentence construction that you may have read could be useful
7. In crisis, I do go for what sounds right (for me this is what I usually find in books and not spoken word)
8.It helps a lot to eliminate obviously wrong answers when picking. But, it may not always be obvious which ones those are hence the struggle.
9. A few rules must be very clear. Usage of”such as” and “like”, subject verb agreement, usage of “who” and “whom”. Sometimes, these help in very quickly eliminating wrong answers.

CR

1. Again, I read the question very carefully, so I do not have to re read it multiple times.

2. If the questions asks about assumptions, it’s easier. You simply imagine which of the options, if not true or assumed, would throw the argument. It helps to go over it one by one so you really eliminate with finality.

3. If it’s about strengthening and weakening, again, I go over the options one by one, checking if it were true, how would the conclusion change. With practice, this should be a very quick exercise, while it may sound heavy now.

4. Be very careful about letting your own biases creep in sneakily. CR does deal with everyday scenarios in some questions where we are equipped to have our own opinion (unlike scientific journal type questions). It’s best to see if your answer is being answered with the information provided ONLY. Recheck to see if you are unknowingly introducing new information in the form of a bias when picking an answer.

These helped me. Also, mock tests really help to manage your time and identify common errors you are prone to make.

Hope this helps! It’s nice you are planning to give again. Makes me wonder if I should too with a more respectable quant score.

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Jesus Christ! How did you score V45? I am planning to retake the GMAT in March, and I would really appreciate some guidance on the verbal section.

Hey, thanks for the detailed response! Your insights were really valuable, and I'll definitely keep them in mind for my next preparation. Regarding the suggestion to read books with convoluted language, could you recommend a few? And by the way, you should definitely consider taking the test again— that V45 score is Harvard material, no doubt!

Also, how about this: after IIM-A interview, we could collaborate? I'm doing well in Quants, and you could guide me on the verbal side of things. Let me know what you think of this proposal!

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Also, how about this: after IIM-A interview, we could collaborate? I'm doing well in Quants, and you could guide me on the verbal side of things. Let me know what you think of this proposal!

Hey, so, right off the top of my head - I am reading "The American Prometheus" now, started before Oppeheimer released still halfway through only. It's got that highbrow language. Convoluted though, I would say Oscar Wilde. Fun reads, classics and it does get intensely descriptive.

Also, yeah sounds good! Let's connect.

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Any sources/guides for extempore and interview prep for IIM A PGPX?

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Hello everyone!

I have a quick question-

Do IIMs and ISB family business as full time experience for their 1 year MBA?

If yes, then - a) what all documents do they strictly require during application stage? b) Is there a standard format that they prefer?

I have the experience letter and joining letter of working in my father’s small biz. I was paid in cash so don’t have any “official” payslips.

I would be extremely grateful if someone could shed some light on this issue.

Do IIMs and ISB consider family business as full time work experience for their 1 year MBAs?*

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Do IIMs and ISB consider family business as full time work experience for their 1 year MBAs?*

This should be asked from Ad-com. If the business is full time and you are not doing moonlighting than they do consider it as full time experience.

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rajshreeasati a great question that always carries an air of mystery and doubt because of the term "family business". I would like to add my perspective as I have worked with quite a few candidates with a family business background.

Family businesses are perceived in the same way as working for a multinational company or a start-up. Sometimes applicants underestimate the wealth of experience they gain as a self-employed person or in a family business. One aspect that is highly valued by both business schools (including Indian B Schools) and recruiters is the hands-on experience of directly managing various important projects (if you come from a family business, you should have had this experience). Think about the contributions you have made to your family business and focus on the key success metrics that you have independently led. Candidates who have experience scaling a family business can offer a unique perspective, as they have first-hand experience of the impact of decisions that are aligned with specific goals.

As a member of a new generation in the family business, you can illustrate your case with examples that highlight your fresh and unconventional approach to the business. This will set you apart from the traditional norms that family business management adheres to and motivate you to pursue an MBA now. The experience of working in a family business brings with it significant learning experiences and challenges that, if presented effectively in your application, can make you a strong candidate.

In terms of documentation, you should ideally provide profit and loss accounts or tax returns from your family business if you do not have payroll records. You must also be able to prove that you are a permanent employee of a family business. These documents will be readily accepted by the schools.

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thank u so much!

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Dear PGPX aspirants,
With preparations for the IIM A PGPX Round 2 interviews in full swing, many applicants have come forward with questions on the right strategy for the interview discussion and extempore topics. Here are two links that I believe contain all my learnings from my previous applicants and admits to the PGPX program. I hope this helps you in your preparation.

PGPX R2 updated and currently relevant extempore topics and strategy

PGPX R2 interview discussion content preparation strategy

Should you want my one-to-one guidance on preparing for the IIM A PGPX interview, do reach out.

Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD alum, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
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Is there a way to download my application along with the essays? I lost my essays on my pc, and need to review them again.

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