Calling all MBS Melbourne MBA Applicants: 2020 August Intake!

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Welcome all MBS Melbourne class of 2021 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to know each-other, exchange ideas, discuss app strategies, and some profile discussions may be? Give a shout out!

MBS Interview Preparation Template

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Narenn · Answer

Melbourne MBA Deadlines: 2020 Intake    
   Round    Application deadline    Interview invitation    Final decision notification   
  Round 1  31 August 2019  16 September 2019  4 October 2019  
  Round 2  30 November 2019  17 January 2020  5 February 2020  
  Round 3
(International Closing date)  31 March 2020  16 April 2020  5 May 2020    Round 4
(Domestic closing date)  30 April 2020  15 May 2020  5 June 2020

Narenn · Answer

Tuition fees - August 2019 Intake   
     Due    Australian citizens & PR    International**   
  Acceptance deposit  On acceptance  A$8,900  A$8,900  
  1st instalment  May 2019  A$6,020  A$6,020  
  2nd instalment  Oct 2019  A$14,916  A$14,916  
  3rd instalment  Dec 2019  A$14,916  A$14,916  
  4th instalment  Feb 2020  A$29,832  A$29,832  
  5th instalment  May 2020  A$14,916  A$14,916  
  Total cost*     A$89,500.00  A$89,500.00

*Please budget approximately $560 for visas.

**International students must also take out medical insurance for the duration of their stay. The cost is approximately A$729 per year, based on 2018 prices, (more for a couple or family) and paid with your first fee instalment.

Living expenses:  Please use this link  to the University of Melbourne web site as a guide line and not a fixed cost.

manasGMAT2018 · Answer

Hi All,

I got an email invite for interview asking to schedule my interview. I have selected Tuesday (24-Sept). Can anyone help me with past year's questions or interview tips?

Quick response would be highly appreciated.

Narenn · Answer

A new Melbourne Interview Debrief has just been posted:  https://gmatclub.com/forum/melbourne-mba-273/interview_debrief.html#debrief-1020

Narenn · Answer

A new Melbourne Interview Debrief has just been posted:  https://gmatclub.com/forum/melbourne-mba-273/interview_debrief.html#debrief-1021

Narenn · Answer

Congrats Manas! You can check the interview debriefs section - A couple of interview debriefs have been posted there which could help in providing Melbourne specific interview tips/advice. https://gmatclub.com/forum/melbourne-mb ... brief.html Additionally, we recently posted a lot of short videos about MBA interviews on our YouTube channel. Don't forget to check them out to get insights into interview prep from renowned MBA experts. I am listing them a few here.. Keys for a Successful MBA Interview - What to expect, What to Prepare for, and What NOT TO DO MBA Interview Insights - Tips to Ace your Interview! Who is the Best MBA Interviewer - Adcom, Current Student, or Alum? MBA ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW: On Campus Vs. Off Campus Interviewing with Adcom vs Current Student vs Alum Common Mistakes to Avoid During the MBA Interview Hope that helps! Good luck for the interview. Do share your interview experience with us on forum as you complete your interview.

EduSimplified · Answer

Essay Questions

The word limit for all essays is 300-500 words.

1. What are your long term career goals?

2. What is unique about your background and experience that you would bring to your classmates at MBS?

3. What gaps in your knowledge or skills do you hope that this program will help you to work on?

4. Describe a workplace situation where you had a responsibility for managing people. Reflect on what you learned.

Essay Debrief: https://bit.ly/2M8N0rk

Other Application Requirements:

1. Two Recommendation

Official Link: https://mbs.edu/degree-programs/full-time-mba

Narenn · Answer

Congrats  murarigarg ,  manasGMAT2018 , and  deepach1986  on getting into MBS. Pls tell us more about yourself: your background, post-MBA goals, and Why Melbourne.

manasGMAT2018 · Answer

Hi All,

My Background:   Computer Engg + Diploma in Marketing + 3 yrs coding + 6 yrs managerial exp.
  Post MBA Goals:   To work either in Consulting - Marketing or General Management as a HoD
  Why Melbourne:   World's no.2 in Marketing, great location, among one of the most livable cities on planet

Hope this helps. All the Best to all the applicants.

AjinkyaR · Answer

Hi All,

Can anyone help me understand typically how much time admitted candidates have to make the acceptance deposit after receiving the decision?

Thanks!

Shrinkhla21 · Answer

I am planning to apply to MBS Round 2 and the deadline for the same is 31st December 2019. My query is whether I can take the GMAT exam after the deadline or not. I am not sure about it and the university is closed for holidays.

asn3011 · Answer

Are the R2 interview invites being rolled out?

thesingingwriter · Answer

I got my interview invite at around 3AM (IST) this morning. Not sure if they're sending them out in batches or at once.

mpmbtr · Answer

A new Melbourne Interview Debrief has just been posted: https://gmatclub.com/forum/melbourne-mb ... brief.html

thesingingwriter · Answer

Anyone else applying to R2, finished interviewing and expecting a response today?
Haven't received an email yet. It's incredibly nerve-racking!

asn3011 · Answer

I got a waitlist today. Dissappointed

thesingingwriter · Answer

Sorry to hear about that. Hope you're able to turn it into an admit.
Good luck!

Still haven't heard back from them. Fingers crossed.

aru010 · Answer

Got an admit email today! 
   Posted from my mobile device

thesingingwriter · Answer

Congratulations! That's awesome. Any scholarship awarded? When did you interview?

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Melbourne MBA Deadlines: 2020 Intake
Round	Application deadline	Interview invitation	Final decision notification
Round 1	31 August 2019	16 September 2019	4 October 2019
Round 2	30 November 2019	17 January 2020	5 February 2020
Round 3 (International Closing date)	31 March 2020	16 April 2020	5 May 2020
Round 4 (Domestic closing date)	30 April 2020	15 May 2020	5 June 2020

Tuition fees - August 2019 Intake
	Due	Australian citizens & PR	International**
Acceptance deposit	On acceptance	A$8,900	A$8,900
1st instalment	May 2019	A$6,020	A$6,020
2nd instalment	Oct 2019	A$14,916	A$14,916
3rd instalment	Dec 2019	A$14,916	A$14,916
4th instalment	Feb 2020	A$29,832	A$29,832
5th instalment	May 2020	A$14,916	A$14,916
Total cost*		A$89,500.00	A$89,500.00