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30 May 2024, 03:26
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Hi All,
Currently I am preparing for my GMAT but also want to work on improving my overall profile.
My extra-curricular activities section is very weak currently as I was never involved in any sports/ arts/ communities during school or college.
However, I want to work on this shortcoming and improve my overall profile.
I found a UN's online volunteering program while searching through the Internet, how much value would it add to ECAs.
Please guide me as to what I can do make my extracurriculars stand out from others and also any goal specific ECAs that I can do.
I plan onto getting into MBA Finance at M7 and post-MBA work in IB.
Currently I am preparing for my GMAT but also want to work on improving my overall profile.
My extra-curricular activities section is very weak currently as I was never involved in any sports/ arts/ communities during school or college.
However, I want to work on this shortcoming and improve my overall profile.
I found a UN's online volunteering program while searching through the Internet, how much value would it add to ECAs.
Please guide me as to what I can do make my extracurriculars stand out from others and also any goal specific ECAs that I can do.
I plan onto getting into MBA Finance at M7 and post-MBA work in IB.
30 May 2024, 03:36
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Hi - the ideal is to have ECs that don’t immediately flag “I’m trying to get into b-school by doing this.” Choose something that is a natural extension of your experience or background.
Or, aligned with your goal as stated in the application.
And, if possible, pick something that will culminate in some observable/anecdotal or quantifiable positive impact.
For example, a being on the board/committee if a fundraiser that takes place before your application deadline.
Would ideally provide a good story that illustrates your character, and helps them get to know you as a person, if used for an essay or interview response.
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Or, aligned with your goal as stated in the application.
And, if possible, pick something that will culminate in some observable/anecdotal or quantifiable positive impact.
For example, a being on the board/committee if a fundraiser that takes place before your application deadline.
Would ideally provide a good story that illustrates your character, and helps them get to know you as a person, if used for an essay or interview response.
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psa1199
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30 May 2024, 05:50
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psa1199
My first question would be, how much time do you have in hand? New extra curricular activities right before MBA applications look somewhat suspicious, yet they are better than leaving blank spaces in the application form. FYI, some of the top MBA programs ask you for college ECAs and post college ECAs in separate sections of the application form, so one would definitely want to minimize the blank space in these sections.
I suggest applicants to take up activities where they have a real passion and which don't look like you started just before applications - that means restart something that you were doing earlier. Dig deeper if you have any of those interests.
The second tip is, involve yourself in activities where you help others (volunteering work, community initiatives) as opposed to just doing something for yourself (like playing a sport, gymming etc.- which are also good for your personal development, but if you are short on time you will have to prioritize).
Thirdly, as Farrell mentioned, you should be be able to take leadership in the engagement and make an impact. Perhaps the online opportunity you are seeking may not allow for much leadership or impact, depending upon what you are expected to do there, so try figuring this bit out.
Usually your organization's community clubs/initiatives, support programs, CSR activities are a good place to start - so you can explore these options as well.
Namita Garg,
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