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Get into a Top 10 Business Program - Ask me Anything with mbaMission.

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Re: Get into a Top 10 Business Program - Ask me Anything with mbaMission. [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 27 Jun 2023, 11:06
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Question by bratnick, ................. This is my profile
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Age : 24
Graduation Year : 2020
Degree : Bachelors in Technology
Branch : Information Technology
CGPA : 8.2/10
Work experience : 2.5 years (3.5 by fall 2024) in Software Development at Big 4 working with US clients.
Co Curriculars : Part of Toastmasters club in college for 2 years and held a Ex Com position (Treasurer), 1 year of volunteering at NGO, 5-6 courses done related to management on Coursera and grade 2 Piano certification from Trinity College, London.
GRE : 328
Target Schools : IESE, HEC, IE, Rotman

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Re: Get into a Top 10 Business Program - Ask me Anything with mbaMission. [#permalink] New post   27 Jun 2023, 11:06
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Question by bratnick, ................. This is my profile Indian national (Permanant Resident) Male Age : 24 Graduation Year : 2020 Degree : Bachelors in Technology Branch : Information Technology CGPA : 8.2/10 Work experience : 2.5 years (3.5 by fall 2024) in Software Development at Big 4 working with US clients. Co Curriculars : Part of Toastmasters club in college for 2 years and held a Ex Com position (Treasurer), 1 year of volunteering at NGO, 5-6 courses done related to management on Coursera and grade 2 Piano certification from Trinity College, London. GRE : 328 Target Schools : IESE, HEC, IE, Rotman

Hi! Which question(s) can I help answer for you?
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Re: Get into a Top 10 Business Program - Ask me Anything with mbaMission. [#permalink] New post   27 Jun 2023, 11:07
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I have one question in mind too. Do courses passed on Coursera actually help in one’s professional growth?

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Question by bratnick, ................. This is my profile Indian national (Permanant Resident) Male Age : 24 Graduation Year : 2020 Degree : Bachelors in Technology Branch : Information Technology CGPA : 8.2/10 Work experience : 2.5 years (3.5 by fall 2024) in Software Development at Big 4 working with US clients. Co Curriculars : Part of Toastmasters club in college for 2 years and held a Ex Com position (Treasurer), 1 year of volunteering at NGO, 5-6 courses done related to management on Coursera and grade 2 Piano certification from Trinity College, London. GRE : 328 Target Schools : IESE, HEC, IE, Rotman

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Re: Get into a Top 10 Business Program - Ask me Anything with mbaMission. [#permalink] New post   27 Jun 2023, 11:08
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I have one question in mind too. Do courses passed on Coursera actually help in one’s professional growth?

Good question! While schools like to see continuous learning, graded courses and official certifications definitely carry more weight (especially if a candidate is trying to demonstrate quant abilities)
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Re: Get into a Top 10 Business Program - Ask me Anything with mbaMission. [#permalink] New post   27 Jun 2023, 11:11
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Good question! While schools like to see continuous learning, graded courses and official certifications definitely carry more weight (especially if a candidate is trying to demonstrate quant abilities)

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Re: Get into a Top 10 Business Program - Ask me Anything with mbaMission. [#permalink] New post   27 Jun 2023, 11:12
Hi Nisha! Indian female here, aged 24.

Undergrad - B.Tech CSE (CGPA 8.71/10)
3 years experience in business development at an IT company (almost 4 years by the time I enroll)
IELTS - 8.5, planning to write the GRE and aiming for a 330
Target schools - NYU Stern, USC Marshall, UCLA
Post MBA sector: Entertainment Business

I’ve had leadership experience as part of clubs in college plus I’m part of a few organisations and projects in the music business which is what I’m aiming to get into.

How likely are my chances to get into my target schools and where can I improve to have a better chance?
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Re: Get into a Top 10 Business Program - Ask me Anything with mbaMission. [#permalink] New post   27 Jun 2023, 11:14
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Hi Nisha! Indian female here, aged 24. Undergrad - B.Tech CSE (CGPA 8.71/10) 3 years experience in business development at an IT company (almost 4 years by the time I enroll) IELTS - 8.5, planning to write the GRE and aiming for a 330 Target schools - NYU Stern, USC Marshall, UCLA Post MBA sector: Entertainment Business I’ve had leadership experience as part of clubs in college plus I’m part of a few organisations and projects in the music business which is what I’m aiming to get into. How likely are my chances to get into my target schools and where can I improve to have a better chance?

Hello! It looks like you have a strong GPA, and I’m glad you’re aiming high on GMAT. A couple of things to think about: 1. given how competitive the process is for Indian applicants, I would expand your target list past the U.S. Top 20 and 2. your post-MBA goals - positions in entertainment are limited, so you might think about a short-term goal that will position you for that industry in the longer term
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Re: Get into a Top 10 Business Program - Ask me Anything with mbaMission. [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 27 Jun 2023, 11:17
mbaMissionNishaT wrote:
Hello! It looks like you have a strong GPA, and I’m glad you’re aiming high on GMAT. A couple of things to think about: 1. given how competitive the process is for Indian applicants, I would expand your target list past the U.S. Top 20 and 2. your post-MBA goals - positions in entertainment are limited, so you might think about a short-term goal that will position you for that industry in the longer term

Would you mind elaborating a bit more on point number 2?

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Hello! It looks like you have a strong GPA, and I’m glad you’re aiming high on GMAT. A couple of things to think about: 1. given how competitive the process is for Indian applicants, I would expand your target list past the U.S. Top 20 and 2. your post-MBA goals - positions in entertainment are limited, so you might think about a short-term goal that will position you for that industry in the longer term

Also, would you maybe have suggestions for other schools to expand my target list? I’m looking at schools that would have an attached music schools within campus that would allow me to take certain classes from that school as well

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Re: Get into a Top 10 Business Program - Ask me Anything with mbaMission. [#permalink] New post   27 Jun 2023, 11:18
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Would you mind elaborating a bit more on point number 2?

Yes: I would think about what function you ultimately want to enter in the entertainment industry. For example, if you want to do marketing, you might first enter a marketing role within tech (since you’ll have the transferrable skills/industry knowledge from IT). Also, keep in mind that many companies do not sponsor international applicants (though the OPT does help for the first few years)

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Also, would you maybe have suggestions for other schools to expand my target list? I’m looking at schools that would have an attached music schools within campus that would allow me to take certain classes from that school as well

Unfortunately I’m not aware of which schools have music programs, but I would take a closer look at the US Top 25-50
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Re: Get into a Top 10 Business Program - Ask me Anything with mbaMission. [#permalink] New post   27 Jun 2023, 11:18
Will keep these in mind, thank you so much!
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Re: Get into a Top 10 Business Program - Ask me Anything with mbaMission. [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 27 Jun 2023, 11:31
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niloferm1984, Hi

niloferm1984, What is your question?

All right, we are closing this chat session. Thank you Nisha and mbaMission for your time and inputs. We greatly appreciate it.

Thank you everyone for joining us, This chat is officially over

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