NTU has released deadlines/Essays for 2018 MBA application so thought I'd create a place for NTU-wannabees to hang out and network with other applicants. Who all plan to go to NTU this year? Use this platform to know each-other, build network, exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview /school visit experiences, and boost one-another's morale to face the tough admission process. Good luck to all!

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Calling all NTU Nanyang MBA Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2019

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Updated on: 15 Jul 2020, 23:13

Originally posted by wearytraveller on 19 Dec 2017, 09:22.
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Hi all,
I had submitted my application for R1 and have received the following mail in the standard NTU mail template.

"Meet Winnie over coffee to discuss what the Nanyang MBA can do for you and your career."

Can anyone throw light on this ? Especially someone who got invite to coffee chat and got an admit.
Is this an interview call or a 'marketing' mail.

Thank you.

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19 Dec 2017, 22:06

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I missed the coffee session too...Sent them an email asking for an update on my application..received an interview invite the next day..so people are waiting for an update should email them

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19 Dec 2017, 23:18

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I missed the coffee session too...Sent them an email asking for an update on my application..received an interview invite the next day..so people are waiting for an update should email them

I have sent them a mail in the morning. Will wait till tomorrow before sending mail again. BTW if I do receive the interview call, any advice. What questions do they ask? Can you list them ? Anything you remember.
Also how much time did did you have from the day you received the mail for setting up an interview to the day of your interview i.e. how many days did you have to prepare ?

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20 Dec 2017, 10:47

sudmazzu GMAT: 700, Q51, V33; GPA: 3.4; WE: 39 months; India; via Email [#permalink]

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20 Dec 2017, 21:06

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RPUG07

I missed the coffee session too...Sent them an email asking for an update on my application..received an interview invite the next day..so people are waiting for an update should email them

I got the invite one day before the interview
Questions were behavioral...they asked me 2-3 times how i planned to contribute to a class with people having work ex of 6-7 years (since my work ex is on the lower side)
and the usual Why MBA? Why now? Which other schools have you applied to?What is a common theme across all these schools?

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ngplnikhil

RPUG07

I missed the coffee session too...Sent them an email asking for an update on my application..received an interview invite the next day..so people are waiting for an update should email them

Any update on this? I had also missed the session thinking the mail as promotional mail (it actually came from marketing@nanyangmba.com). Yesterday was last day to hear anything from NBS. Ding it is now?

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20 Dec 2017, 22:39

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ngplnikhil

RPUG07

I missed the coffee session too...Sent them an email asking for an update on my application..received an interview invite the next day..so people are waiting for an update should email them

I just got the following mail from NTU after I mailed them for a 1 to 1 coffee chat.

Dear Nikhil,
Thank you for your mail . Please note our Admission process is still on and the final decision will be out on or before 10th of January.
Thank you for your patience and kind understanding.

I don't know whether this is a ding or not :-/

I am thinking of asking for a clarification whether the interview decision deadline has been shifted to January 10th from the earlier deadline of December 20th.

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Hi RPIUG07,
thank you for answering the question. Some more follow up questions based on your answer.
How much experience do you have? Can you give a small glimpse of your profile ?
Also did you receive your result ?

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20 Dec 2017, 23:35

Private, GMAT: 700, Q49, V35; GPA: 3; WE: 78 months; India; via Email [#permalink]

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21 Dec 2017, 01:52

reddevil65 GMAT: 710, Q49, V39; GPA: 4; WE: 82 months; India; via Email [#permalink]

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21 Dec 2017, 09:14

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21 Dec 2017, 10:58

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Hi,

Hope this can throw some light on confusion about coffee chat session. This is what I received and this was not a promotional event. I believe the promotional mail would be titled differently with different content. I did attend the session and received an offer of admission on 12th December. NBS rolls out admission on rolling basis and the last day till one can expect admit is 15th January.

Subject: Exclusive Coffee Chat with Associate Dean NBS NTU Singapore in Bangalore 4th Dec 2017

Message:
Greetings from Nanyang Business School, Singapore!

Thank you for choosing Nanyang MBA in pursuit of your higher learning. We have carried out initial screening of your application and pleased to inform that we would like to take this discussion forward as a part of our selection process.

This email is to inform you that Associate Dean Professor Nilanjan Sen will be in Bangalore on 4th Dec at Vivanta by Taj (MG Road ) Bangalore and will be happy to meet you for one to one interaction to understand your Goals and aspirations. This meeting will also give you an opportunity to seek clarifications regarding the Program directly from the Associate Dean.

I would like to check your availability if you would be able to make use of this opportunity to meet him on 4th Dec at Vivanta by Taj (MG Road – Bangalore) between 11:00am-12:00pm

Look forward to hearing from you soon .

Thank you

Warm Regards

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Has anyone received interview decisions? They said it was due on 20th dec.

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25 Dec 2017, 04:49

ravanius GMAT: 650, Q49, V31; GPA: 4; WE: 63 months; India; via Email
Have requested for a feedback and have not heard from them yet! [#permalink]

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25 Dec 2017, 12:03

Private, GMAT: 700, Q50, V35; GPA: 3.3; WE: 65 months; India; via Phone [#permalink]

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Congrats man. Can you please share your profile and what was your interview like?

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Jasminesngh GMAT: 710, Q45, V41; GPA: 2.65; WE: 96 months; India; via Phone [#permalink]

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Does anyone know what are the recommendation questions? is it the common LOR that gmac provides?

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Does anyone know what are the recommendation questions? is it the common LOR that gmac provides?

1) Please provide a brief description of your interaction with the applicant and, if applicable, the applicant’s role in your organization

2) How does the performance of the applicants compare to that of other well qualified individuals in similar roles? (E.g. what are the applicant’s principal strengths?) (500 words)

3) Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstance and the applicant’s response (500 words)