Calling all Said (Oxford) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2020!

Welcome everyone to the Oxford 2019 Intake applicants discussion.

Let's use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview/school visit experiences, and boost each other's morale to face the tough admission process.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:


DEADLINES
Stage 1 7 September 2018
Stage 2 2 November 2018
Stage 3 11 January 2019
Stage 4 5 April 2019


Mandatory essays:
1. Consider a statistic or trend that shocks you. Why it is important to you and how could it be changed for the better? (Maximum 500 words)

2. Is there anything not covered in the application form which you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you? (Maximum 250 words)

3. Re-applicants only: What improvements have you made in your candidacy since you last applied to the Oxford MBA programme? * Maximum 250 words
FROM The ADCOM: Please keep to the word count, though a tolerance of +/- 10% is acceptable.

Career Goals essays (Select one of the 3 categories and answer. All questions have a character word limit)
(FOR EMPLOYMENT POST MBA)
1. Describe below your immediate plan after graduating from the MBA
2. How does your preferred sector in your preferred location recruit MBA talent and what do they look for in a candidate? Describe the research you have done so far.
3. Reflecting on your answer above, how do you meet these requirements?
4. What do you plan to do between now and starting your MBA to prepare and maximise your chances of success?
5. Should you not be successful in securing your first choice of role, what is your alternative?

(FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP POST MBA):
1. Describe your business idea including details of your business plan and the steps you have taken so far to develop or launch your business idea
2. How will the MBA help you start, or further develop, your own business?
3. What do you plan to do between now and starting your MBA to prepare and maximise your chances of success?
4. Should you not be successful in developing or launching your own business, what is your alternative?

(FOR OTHERS, SUCH AS FAMILY BUSINESS, POST MBA):
1. Describe your plan after graduating from the MBA
2. How does the MBA fit in your plans and how will it enhance your short-term direction?
3. How will you develop your career goals before starting your MBA?
4. What research have you already conducted? What further research will you do?
5. How will the MBA help equip you for the future?


Other Requirements
1. An undergraduate degree
2. Relevant professional experience detailed in a 1-page CV
3. GMAT or GRE score
4. English test (if required)
5. Two professional/academic References
6. £150 application fee

Hi Narenn, how did you get the number of people applying in R1 and 2? Is there any way that I can indicate as well?

They are taken from decision tracker. Once you add your username to Oxford decision tracker, your stats too will reflect in the table.

Hello everyone! Although my knowledge is not exhaustive, I'll do my best to answer any questions you post here as a fellow applicant.

For now, don't forget to look out for info sessions in your country! It's the last chance to meet the admissions team and alumni to gain more info about the school and ask them any questions!

Link is here:https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/programmes/degrees/mba

Can anybody tell me for which job role do Oil, Gas and Energy companies recruit at Oxford MBA? Do they hire international strudents?

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Thanks for your answer. I read that the career team not very effective? What are your thoughts on that?

Thanks a lot Rona. Went for the info-session recently and there was one guy that also asked Oxford this question on the competency of the career school.
They said the previous guy left and now the new guy from LBS is making huge changes to the career school.
Side note, I see that you are running a (relatively new?) consultant business for MBA hopefuls like myself!
Wish you all the best in that venture!

As an Oxford alum, are you able to share some experiences there? What were your days like? Which college would you recommend etc.? I think that would greatly benefit whoever reads this thread

I'm submitting my application on Friday! Just waiting on a fee waiver.

Who else is in for R1?

Note to everyone applying: Open the application ASAP - maybe even before you work on your essays. There are about 7-8 career goals short answers hidden in the application form itself with no word/character limits.

Hi, you mentioned a fee waiver. How did you apply for it? I couldn't find any information about it.

If you are part of certain organizations like Forte MBALanuch or Management Leadership for Tomorrow, it qualifies you for a fee waiver.

Thanks

Thanks for sharing!

Hi, I came across this: Please provide information regarding any relevant professional qualifications that you hold including the professional firm or educational institution attended, qualification, subject, year achieved and result.

What is this supposed to be? An in-depth reiteration of CV? How long should it be? Mine is nearing 800 words, CUZ there is no way I know that I can provide all the relevant details of everything in my life in less than that.

I'm applying in R1, so suggestions will be MOST welcome.

Thanks.

Hi friend,

Oh no. Type it in the box in the application. It only allows about a hundred words. It is intended to be a list of scholarships from undergrad, any awards, and professional qualifications like Teaching Credential or CPA. Only that - you do not need to fill it in if you don't have that.

Example:
Teaching Credential - Multi-Subject. Harvard University. 2016. Sigma Cum Laude
Dean's Scholarship (Half Tuition). Brown University. 2012-2015. Cum Laude


The only long questions Oxford asks without a word limit is the Post-MBA section and the Employment section to define your current role. That is where you are going to want to elaborate on your CV.

Thank you so much! That is extremely helpful

Hello again!
My referrer recently sent the HBS letter to Oxford's SBS! She has the letter I helped her with for Oxford but she accidentally mixed up HBS and SBS. Does anyone know how SBS takes this? Has this happened to anyone before, with regards SBS? I am very worried! Deadline is in 2 days.

:/

If I were you I’d call them now. Best chance at getting an answer rather than waiting for a reply via email. Got the number for you

1 617 495 6128

Hey! I got a reply from the MBA Admissions Head. Sooo relieved!
Thank you for the number SamuelWitwicky! Considering the troubles I am going through, this could be very, very helpful

Can't you just exempt/exclude the recommendation on the application form and then fill out their details and have them do it again? I see the option to "Exclude" on all my other applications.