Calling All NUS 2021 Applicants (Class of 2023) : MBA Archive

Iceman2020 · 2020-06-15T13:40:41-07:00

All, Hope you are doing well. I just thought of creating a new topic for all NUS 2021 applicants so that we get to know each other. NUS Essays 1) How do you plan to spend your time on The NUS MBA to transform yourself personally & professionally? Briefly describe your experience to date, and h0ow this and The NUS MBA can help you achieve your mid and long term career goals. (350 words / 3500 characters) * 2) How have people, events, and/or situations in your life influenced who you are today? (250 words/ 3500 characters) * 3) OPTIONAL: Is there any additional information relevant to your application that you’d like to share with the Admissions Committee? (200 words/3500 characters)

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I received an offer for the FT MBA program. Can't decide between NUS & HKUST. Any thoughts?

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I received an offer for the FT MBA program. Can’t decide between NUS & HKUST. Any thoughts?

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Can you please let us know your timeline?
When were you interviewed and when did you receive the offer?

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I received an offer for the FT MBA program. Can’t decide between NUS & HKUST. Any thoughts?

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Can you please let us know your timeline?
When were you interviewed and when did you receive the offer?

Interviewed last Wednesday and received an offer today

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I received an offer for the FT MBA program. Can’t decide between NUS & HKUST. Any thoughts?

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Can you please let us know your timeline?
When were you interviewed and when did you receive the offer?

Interviewed last Wednesday and received an offer today

Thank you for your reply..

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Got Dinged today. Congratulations to everyone who got in and best of luck to those awaiting decision!!

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Updated on: 21 Apr 2021, 06:53

Originally posted by amaychourasia on 20 Apr 2021, 20:45.
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Hi Guys, I had my interview with NUS admission committee on 17th March, It's been more than a month i have not got any response/update from them. The application status still shows "processing". Can any one advice me on this? Is it normal for NUS to take this much time to revert?

Is it possible that they might have wait listed me(should application status change in that case)?

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Anyone who applied in the last week of March hear back on application processing yet?

I submitted my app on 31st - showing as Submitted online

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Anyone who applied in the last week of March hear back on application processing yet?

I submitted my app on 31st - showing as Submitted online

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If you login in portal they say processing time 6-8 weeks.So mostly, you will hear from them in another 2-4 weeks.Be calm!

Just FYI, I got interviewed yesterday, but still application status is "submitted online".
They told, they received many profiles with similar background.So it's challenging to weigh in applications.

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Admitted?

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sophief, No, rejected.

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Hang in there. I applied on 27th Jan in R1. Still havent heard anything. And the status is submitted online.

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Anyone who applied in the last week of March hear back on application processing yet?

I submitted my app on 31st - showing as Submitted online

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One of my friends had this doubt (now I'm overthinking as well since we're yet to hear back from the school) - Do we need to forward the official GMAT test scores along with the online application or is it sufficient if we submit the test taker's copy alone?

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Anyone who applied in the last week of March hear back on application processing yet?

I submitted my app on 31st - showing as Submitted online

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If you login in portal they say processing time 6-8 weeks.So mostly, you will hear from them in another 2-4 weeks.Be calm!

Just FYI, I got interviewed yesterday, but still application status is "submitted online".
They told, they received many profiles with similar background.So it's challenging to weigh in applications.

Same. I have been interviewed but the status is submitted online

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vaishnavis Just the test taker's copy is enough. Don't worry about it.

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Updated on: 24 Apr 2021, 11:34

Originally posted by Harshit Srivastava on 24 Apr 2021, 06:52.
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For anybody who applied in R2, and is still expecting a call for NUS interview, I have, unfortunately, some bad news. See, I called up the admissions office last week (Around 18th April), and they informed me that all their MBA solts were filled up; and if I hadn't received an interview call till now, it means a reject, and I should target next year. This wasn't surprising, as I knew that this year had been extremely competitive for the aspirants.

This also means if you aren't on their waitlist yet, it is also, most probably, a reject. It's better to focus energies on the other admits/applications, as there are a number of other esteemed institutes.

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Harshit Srivastava, Any update on the waitlisted candidates?

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About chances of waitlist conversion: That'll depend on how many of the admitted students decide to leave, and at which position you are placed in the waitlist. Since you can't know the status of either two, I'll say there's still some hope.

On the flip side, however, given the competitiveness this year, there'll definitely be a lot fewer conversions this year.

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Thank you for sharing this. I have been interviewed last week and has not received any reply yet. Anyone who has been reviewed this April? Have you heard from NUS yet? Thanks!

Harshit Srivastava

For anybody who applied in R2, and is still expecting a call for NUS interview, I have, unfortunately, some bad news. See, I called up the admissions office last week (Around 18th April), and they informed me that all their MBA solts were filled up; and if I hadn't received an interview call till now, it means a reject, and I should target next year. This wasn't surprising, as I knew that this year had been extremely competitive for the aspirants.

This also means if you aren't on their waitlist yet, it is also, most probably, a reject. It's better to focus energies on the other admits/applications, as there are a number of other esteemed institutes.

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