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Does anyone have an idea when the Sloan Fellows MBA application will be open?
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Hey sorry, I may have miscommunicated earlier. I am basically looking for a full time, on campus, 1 year program, just like the Sloan masters at LBS or MSx at Stanford and such like. With 20 years of military service , I am certainly looking for a career switch. Also, I was expecting a score of 680 on the GMAt. But then when I actually took the test on 11 July, I ended up getting a 730 ! Can you suggest which colleges and programs would be suited for me? Some colleges like Kellogg do offer a 1 year program, but they make it quite clear that the program is for people who are looking to advance in their existing careers..
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With 20 years of military service and a desire for a career switch, there are several full-time, on-campus programs that may be suitable for you.

Here are a few programs worth considering:
1. INSEAD INSEAD offers a highly regarded one-year MBA program that attracts a diverse cohort from various professional backgrounds. The program is known for its rigorous curriculum and emphasis on international business.

2. IMD: IMD’s one-year MBA program is designed for experienced professionals seeking a career transformation. The program emphasizes leadership development and provides a personalized learning experience.

3. Cambridge Judge Business School: The Cambridge MBA is a one-year program that offers a flexible curriculum and a strong focus on entrepreneurship and innovation. It welcomes career switchers and values diverse backgrounds.

4. Said Business School, University of Oxford: The Oxford MBA is a rigorous one-year program that offers a flexible curriculum. It values diversity and provides opportunities for career switchers through its strong network and career development support.

One of our applicants, with 20 years in the army, got into LBS with a 680 GMAT.

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Hi, Congratulations on your excellent GMAT score! With 20 years of military service and a desire for a career switch, there are several full-time, on-campus programs that may be suitable for you. Here are a few programs worth considering: 1. INSEAD INSEAD offers a highly regarded one-year MBA program that attracts a diverse cohort from various professional backgrounds. The program is known for its rigorous curriculum and emphasis on international business. 2. IMD: IMD’s one-year MBA program is designed for experienced professionals seeking a career transformation. The program emphasizes leadership development and provides a personalized learning experience. 3. Cambridge Judge Business School: The Cambridge MBA is a one-year program that offers a flexible curriculum and a strong focus on entrepreneurship and innovation. It welcomes career switchers and values diverse backgrounds. 4. Said Business School, University of Oxford: The Oxford MBA is a rigorous one-year program that offers a flexible curriculum. It values diversity and provides opportunities for career switchers through its strong network and career development support. One of our applicants, with 20 years in the army, got into LBS with a 680 GMAT. Feel free to schedule a free profile evaluation call with one of our top profile experts, Anupinder.
Thanks, will surely consider.
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On the 13th of August 2023 after a good preparation for 3 months I decided to give my GMAT and I did. ( I am an Indian if it matters )

I made a decent 750/800.
QR : 50
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a. Bachelors in Technology ( Civil Engineering ) – 2.72 / 4.00 ( 2008 – 2012 )
b. Postgrad program ( Construction Management ) – 8.1 / 10 ( 2012 – 2014 )
c. Work Experience – 9+ years
d. Background is specifically into Project Management for Commercial Interior Fit outs

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On the 13th of August 2023 after a good preparation for 3 months I decided to give my GMAT and I did. ( I am an Indian if it matters ) I made a decent 750/800. QR : 50 VR : 41 IR : 03 AWA : 04 My credentials are as below : a. Bachelors in Technology ( Civil Engineering ) – 2.72 / 4.00 ( 2008 – 2012 ) b. Postgrad program ( Construction Management ) – 8.1 / 10 ( 2012 – 2014 ) c. Work Experience – 9+ years d. Background is specifically into Project Management for Commercial Interior Fit outs How much of chance do I have?
750 is well beyond decent
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does anyone know what sloan’s recommendation questions are for this year?

their website says something and when i attended their application event they mentioned something else
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does anyone know what sloan’s recommendation questions are for this year?

their website says something and when i attended their application event they mentioned something else

Hey there!

According to their website, which they only recently updated, these are the questions:

- How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
- How does the applicant stand out from others in a similar capacity?
- Please give an example of the applicant's impact on a person, group, or organization.
- Please give a representative example of how the applicant interacts with other people.
- Please tell us anything else you think we should know about this applicant.
- Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant's response.
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Hey thanks, are you applying to MIT this round? I saw this but I don't see any word limit to guide my recommender and secondly when i attended their session last week they showed the old questions which were in line with the GMAC format hence I'm confused


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does anyone know what sloan’s recommendation questions are for this year?

their website says something and when i attended their application event they mentioned something else

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According to their website, which they only recently updated, these are the questions:

- How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
- How does the applicant stand out from others in a similar capacity?
- Please give an example of the applicant's impact on a person, group, or organization.
- Please give a representative example of how the applicant interacts with other people.
- Please tell us anything else you think we should know about this applicant.
- Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant's response.
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No Problem! Yes, I am. I'm really not sure what my recommender saw, but given the delay, it makes me think the questions are slightly different than the GMAC ones since I already completed the answers for them.

Unfortunately, with MIT Sloan, it's a bit hard to get reliable info without asking them directly about certain parts. It may be best to just email them

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Hey thanks, are you applying to MIT this round? I saw this but I don't see any word limit to guide my recommender and secondly when i attended their session last week they showed the old questions which were in line with the GMAC format hence I'm confused


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does anyone know what sloan’s recommendation questions are for this year?

their website says something and when i attended their application event they mentioned something else

Hey there!

According to their website, which they only recently updated, these are the questions:

- How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
- How does the applicant stand out from others in a similar capacity?
- Please give an example of the applicant's impact on a person, group, or organization.
- Please give a representative example of how the applicant interacts with other people.
- Please tell us anything else you think we should know about this applicant.
- Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant's response.
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Exactly haha - could you let me know if you hear anything from them? thanks!

[quote="furkanicus"]No Problem! Yes, I am. I'm really not sure what my recommender saw, but given the delay, it makes me think the questions are slightly different than the GMAC ones since I already completed the answers for them.

Unfortunately, with MIT Sloan, it's a bit hard to get reliable info without asking them directly about certain parts. It may be best to just email them
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does anyone know what sloan’s recommendation questions are for this year?
Hey all, I can definitively confirm that MIT Sloan’s recommendation questions are the ones that are posted on their application website (https://mitsloan.mit.edu/mba/admissions/how-to-apply) and detailed on the "Recommendation Instructions" tab of their online application portal (if you’ve started one). I have pasted them below.

MIT Sloan used the "common recommendation questions" for years but (unfortunately) changed / updated them this year. If the old questions were mentioned during an info session, then it seems that whatever presentation was being used was not updated.

These questions are still in the same orbit as the "common questions," and these are really things that your recommenders might ideally have been talking about in recommendation responses anyway (e.g., in the typical "performance and strengths" question) -- only here, MIT Sloan has decided to be even more prescriptive with what they want to hear.

For all recommendations, remember that schools want **specific examples** to support any claims or strengths described. The bar for specificity in a strong recommendation is high.

(This is more of an aside, and my view from doing this for a long time, but any time another school strays from the common questions -- e.g., Kellogg with its extra LOR question, NYU Stern with its extra LOR question, Wharton with its differently worded questions, and now MIT Sloan with its differently worded questions -- I find that it significantly increases the workload for recommenders, which increases the likelihood that recommenders are going to ask applicants to write the recommendations. But alas, MIT Sloan has decided to make the change.)

Anyway, here are this year’s MIT Sloan recommendation questions:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please upload a letter or one document that addresses the following questions and cites specific examples or observations about the candidate. Recommendations should be no longer than two pages.

1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?

2. How does the applicant stand out from others in a similar capacity?

3. Please give an example of the applicant’s impact on a person, group, or organization.

4. Please give a representative example of how the applicant interacts with other people.

5. Please tell us anything else you think we should know about this applicant.

6. Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response.
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This is upsetting. More examples, a lot more work.

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Hey sorry, I may have miscommunicated earlier. I am basically looking for a full time, on campus, 1 year program, just like the Sloan masters at LBS or MSx at Stanford and such like. With 20 years of military service , I am certainly looking for a career switch. Also, I was expecting a score of 680 on the GMAt. But then when I actually took the test on 11 July, I ended up getting a 730 ! Can you suggest which colleges and programs would be suited for me? Some colleges like Kellogg do offer a 1 year program, but they make it quite clear that the program is for people who are looking to advance in their existing careers..
If you are close to 40, I think Sloan Fellows is the only way to go, either SFMBA or LBS Masters in Leadership. Probably LBS would be the best option; see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloan_Fellows

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Hi, Congratulations on your excellent GMAT score! With 20 years of military service and a desire for a career switch, there are several full-time, on-campus programs that may be suitable for you. Here are a few programs worth considering: 1. INSEAD INSEAD offers a highly regarded one-year MBA program that attracts a diverse cohort from various professional backgrounds. The program is known for its rigorous curriculum and emphasis on international business. 2. IMD: IMD’s one-year MBA program is designed for experienced professionals seeking a career transformation. The program emphasizes leadership development and provides a personalized learning experience. 3. Cambridge Judge Business School: The Cambridge MBA is a one-year program that offers a flexible curriculum and a strong focus on entrepreneurship and innovation. It welcomes career switchers and values diverse backgrounds. 4. Said Business School, University of Oxford: The Oxford MBA is a rigorous one-year program that offers a flexible curriculum. It values diversity and provides opportunities for career switchers through its strong network and career development support. One of our applicants, with 20 years in the army, got into LBS with a 680 GMAT. Feel free to schedule a free profile evaluation call with one of our top profile experts, Anupinder.
If he/she has 20 years of experience then they are likely to be 40. At INSEAD if you have 10+ years they recommend you do their GEMBA *executive* program which is part time. I feel like these options arent really suited to someone with 20 years of experience.
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Thanks for getting back - do you know of the word limits for each question and do you have any specific recommendation on how to approach each question esp 3 and 4?


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Hey all, I can definitively confirm that MIT Sloan’s recommendation questions are the ones that are posted on their application website (https://mitsloan.mit.edu/mba/admissions/how-to-apply) and detailed on the "Recommendation Instructions" tab of their online application portal (if you’ve started one). I have pasted them below.

MIT Sloan used the "common recommendation questions" for years but (unfortunately) changed / updated them this year. If the old questions were mentioned during an info session, then it seems that whatever presentation was being used was not updated.

These questions are still in the same orbit as the "common questions," and these are really things that your recommenders might ideally have been talking about in recommendation responses anyway (e.g., in the typical "performance and strengths" question) -- only here, MIT Sloan has decided to be even more prescriptive with what they want to hear.

For all recommendations, remember that schools want **specific examples** to support any claims or strengths described. The bar for specificity in a strong recommendation is high.

(This is more of an aside, and my view from doing this for a long time, but any time another school strays from the common questions -- e.g., Kellogg with its extra LOR question, NYU Stern with its extra LOR question, Wharton with its differently worded questions, and now MIT Sloan with its differently worded questions -- I find that it significantly increases the workload for recommenders, which increases the likelihood that recommenders are going to ask applicants to write the recommendations. But alas, MIT Sloan has decided to make the change.)

Anyway, here are this year’s MIT Sloan recommendation questions:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please upload a letter or one document that addresses the following questions and cites specific examples or observations about the candidate. Recommendations should be no longer than two pages.

1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?

2. How does the applicant stand out from others in a similar capacity?

3. Please give an example of the applicant’s impact on a person, group, or organization.

4. Please give a representative example of how the applicant interacts with other people.

5. Please tell us anything else you think we should know about this applicant.

6. Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response.
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This may seem a silly question, but the cover letter for this upcoming intake doesn't seem to be directed at a specific person (i.e. Assistant Deans of Admissions, Rod Garcia and Dawna Levenson). We're being asked instead to address our letter to "Admissions Committee", but everything I've read about good cover letter practice says to direct your letter to a specific person.

Dawna Levenson is still working in admissions, according to the MIT staff directory. Would it be strange to direct my cover just to her?
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I was wondering the same, until a friend pointed this section out:

Taking the above into consideration, please submit a cover letter seeking a place in the MIT Sloan MBA program. Your letter should conform to a standard business correspondence, include one or more professional examples that illustrate why you meet the desired criteria above, and can be addressed to:

Admissions Committee
50 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02142

So I basically wrote Dear Admissions Committee

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This may seem a silly question, but the cover letter for this upcoming intake doesn't seem to be directed at a specific person (i.e. Assistant Deans of Admissions, Rod Garcia and Dawna Levenson). We're being asked instead to address our letter to "Admissions Committee", but everything I've read about good cover letter practice says to direct your letter to a specific person.

Dawna Levenson is still working in admissions, according to the MIT staff directory. Would it be strange to direct my cover just to her?
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