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Is this the case for most of the European schools as well? Thank you!
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Unfortunately not all European schools have easily accessible ambassadors, but HEC and London Business School do.

If you are having a hard time connecting with students, look for student-led admissions events and reach out to the leaders of clubs you are interested in - their emails are often public on the club website.
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I am waitlisted at a school where they say culture fit was strong, but they wanted more clarity on career progression. What part of my story do you think is still unclear or underdeveloped?
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> What could potentially increase impact of the Why MBA essay? What are some tips to ensure the goals of MBA are clearly conveyed?
Make sure your goals are ambitious but achievable, and that you’ve done your homework. What roles/companies are you targeting, and what impact do you hope to have via these goals?
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I aim to pivot from my current finance roles (cost/ financial planning and analysis) to Corporate Strategy roles. I wish to transition to a direct impact role in business as compared to the business partnering I am currently doing.
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How can I align my answer to the question "Why MBA", being a project manager for an automotive MNC? Currently focusing on the project execution part - need to switch to strategic roles - does these types of answer-initiatives work, or what can I add extra? Pls help in this.
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I aim to pivot from my current finance roles (cost/ financial planning and analysis) to Corporate Strategy roles. I wish to transition to a direct impact role in business as compared to the business partnering I am currently doing.
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Think about the skills and knowledge you will need to make this transition. An effective "why MBA/why our school" essay will clearly identify these gaps and point to specific resources (classes, conferences, clubs, etc.) that will give you those skills. The key is to show you have thought through what gaps you need to fill and how the school will fill them.

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How can I align my answer to the question "Why MBA", being a project manager for an automotive MNC? Currently focusing on the project execution part - need to switch to strategic roles - does these types of answer-initiatives work, or what can I add extra? Pls help in this.
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Think about the skills you will need to move upstream into a more strategic role

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How can I align my answer to the question "Why MBA", being a project manager for an automotive MNC? Currently focusing on the project execution part - need to switch to strategic roles - does these types of answer-initiatives work, or what can I add extra? Pls help in this.
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I am waitlisted at a school where they say culture fit was strong, but they wanted more clarity on career progression. What part of my story do you think is still unclear or underdeveloped?
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Most schools don’t provide feedback, so it’s fortunate that you know what to focus on. Perhaps your goals were not specific enough or you did not show that you have a clear understanding of what it will take to achieve that goal. There needs to be a logical trajectory from where you are now to where you want to go (can the bridge be built with an MBA?). You may want to show that you are already taking steps to set yourself up for success, such as taking a relevant pre-MBA course or earning a relevant certification, talking to people who have the careers you are aiming for, etc.

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How effective are the GMAT waivers towards the application to interview stage and interview to offer stage?

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A school is not going to interview you if they don’t think you are qualified, or highly likely to prove qualified, but even landing and doing well in an interview may not guarantee admission

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I don’t mean to be discouraging, I just mean that Admisssions go back after an interview and review the overall profile, so it’s not always linear from doing well in an interview to admission.
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If in case someone gets rejected post interview- given there are no other red flags.
Can they get dinged just because of lack of test scores?
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It’s possible. Schools need to see evidence of your academic ability. If you are not providing a test score, be sure to highlight other evidence of your academic strength and analytical skills.
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What could be the reason for getting denied or waitlisted even if the interview goes very smooth?
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What could be the reason for getting denied or waitlisted even if the interview goes very smooth?
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Sometimes it comes down to class makeup - AdComs are very conscious of having a diverse class with students from all professional backgrounds.
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Don’t worry about what happens after the interview, that is out of your control! Your best bet is to knock the interview out of the park so AdComs feels they MUST have you in the class!
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Sometimes it comes down to class makeup - AdComs are very conscious of having a diverse class with students from all professional backgrounds.
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I see, need to have a bit of luck on your side even if you do everything well. That is life!

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Don’t worry about what happens after the interview, that is out of your control! Your best bet is to knock the interview out of the park so AdComs feels they MUST have you in the class!
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Is it true that non traditional degree has more chance than traditional degree to get accepted?
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Traditional applicants have a different challenge (distinguishing themselves from an common pool of applicants) than non-traditional (explaining their background and why an MBA makes sense), but there is no inherent preference for one over the other.
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