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MBA Applications: Round 1 Tips | 4 factors to consider 
 Round 1of B-school applications is almost here.

Round 1 of applications is usually the  most critical  because this is the only time when you have  100% availability of seats  on your target school. But, Round 1 is not for everyone. Especially if you are considering a GMAT retake or are awaiting a big promotion at work.

If you are planning to apply in the first round itself, there are certain factors that you must consider before submitting your application.

To know about those factors in detail, please join us in our upcoming live webinar. In this webinar, we will be answering a range of questions that students have during the Round1 of applications. So, if you are wondering  if your GMAT score is enough , or how to  identify your target b-school , we’ll take it all up in this session.

Here are the details - 
  Topic:   MBA Applications – 4 Key Factors to consider in Round 1 - 
  Date:   Thursday, 9th June | 9 PM IST

Here's the link:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCfwv9zO9tA

Don't miss it!

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hello Everyone,

Don't forget to attend today's webinar on MBA Applications Tips. The Live webinars starts soon at 9 pm IST . Stay tuned!

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MBA Abroad: US v Europe v Asia | Find your fit using 6 key factors

Hello everyone,

Confused among Europe, USA and Asia for your MBA? Are  fees  and  ROI  the only criteria to look for? Tune in to find out which geography makes the most sense for your MBA!

To make the most  informed decision about which geography is the best fit , aspirants should look at  6 important factors . While some of the factors will have  short term  impact, some other factors such as Work-life balance may have  long term  impact for the aspirants and hence must be considered while deciding upon the country for MBA.

In our upcoming webinar, we will be discussing 6 important parameters that students must consider before deciding  where to go for MBA?

Join us  LIVE on YouTube  on  16th June, 2022  at  9:00 pm IST  to get some valuable insights which would help you  find your fit  :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uatQMK8fPAc

You can   subscribe   to our YouTube channel for more such content.

Feel free to reach out to us on DM if you have any questions! Would be happy to help!

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Why Country of MBA Matters?|UK, USA, or Asia - 3 post-MBA factors to consider

Hello everyone,

In the session last week, we discussed some key factors that you must consider around the  country you choose  for an MBA before the application process begins.

However, your MBA country can have long term impacts on your post-MBA career as well. In today’s webinar, we shall discuss  3 post-MBA factors  that could impact your life because of the country you chose for an MBA. These  3 factors  are: 
 1. VISA limitations 
2. Residency in the country of MBA 
3. Work-life balance post-MBA

For each factor, we shall discuss how  post-MBA life  should be considered given the  importance  of the factor and we shall  demonstrate  the same with  actual use cases and examples .

Here are the details - 
 Topic :   Why MBA Country Matters? - 3 Post MBA Factors to Consider   
 Date :   23rd June | 9 PM IST (3:30 PM GMT)

Join us  LIVE on YouTube  today in less than 5 hours using this link :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODAYiaXc_44

We’d be happy to answer your questions during the live webinar.

You can   subscribe   to our YouTube channel for more such content.

Feel free to reach out to us on DM if you have any questions! Would be happy to help!

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

MBA in USA: Is M7 always better than T15?

Hello everyone,

In our upcoming session, we focus on  US B-Schools . Specifically, we discuss the  M7  schools and the  T15  i.e. the 8 schools ranked right after the M7 in USA. We cover various aspects of admission into these schools such as:

What kind of  profiles  do you need for a M7 vs for a T15? 
 What about  finances  for either category? 
  Post-MBA  prospects for M7 vs for T15 
  Is a M7 MBA  automatically  superior  compared to a T15 MBA?

The session will delve into each with multiple use cases. As an outcome, aspirants will have a clearer idea of (a) factors they should consider while shortlisting US schools and (b) which US schools they should be targeting more than others.

Join us  LIVE on YouTube  on   30th June | 9 PM IST (3:30 PM GMT)  using this link :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSTu8hNsaKA

We’d be happy to take your questions during the live webinar.

You can   subscribe   to our YouTube channel for more such content.

Feel free to reach out to us on DM if you have any questions! Would be happy to help!

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hi Everyone,

Don't forget to join us LIVE on YouTube at 9 pm IST. The webinar starts in less than 60 minutes! Stay tuned!

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

MBA in 2022: UK or EU? - Find Your Fit (Boost ROI) with GMATWhiz

Hello Aspirants,

Do you ever wonder if there is a  difference  in getting an MBA from the UK or EU?

Be it  admissions , seeking a  scholarship , or finding  work  post MBA, nearly every factor is affected with your choice of school.

In the session today, we will focus on the B-schools in the UK vs EU and the  factors  you must consider to find the  best fit  for you. Here's a sneak peek into into the session - 
•   Profile Comparison   – How various profiles would fare for the top EU/UK schools

•   Goal alignment in EU/UK   – How your professional growth post-MBA in the EU/UK market is by large a function of whether you aligned the school with your goal or not

Session details -  
Topic:  MBA in UK vs EU: Are rankings overrated?  
Date:  07th July | 9 PM IST (3:30 PM GMT)

Join us Live on YouTube using the link below:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0r36VPclFE

We’d be happy to answer your questions during the live webinar. For any other query, feel free to reach out to us on DM.

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hey Everyone,

The live webinar starts in another 45 minutes. Don't forget to join us! See you!

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

ISB  : What AdComs Value | ISB Alum (PGP 2022) speaks 
Hi Everyone,

Targeting  ISB Round 1 ? Do your  essays  narrate a  winning story  for the ISB  AdComs ? In this upcoming  interview with an ISB alum , we see how to boost your selection chances and much more!

Vamshi , a fresh graduate of ISB, joins us to give his insights on his  end-to-end ISB experience . Some of the things we cover in this webinar include:

What goes into an application that ISB AdComs would love 
 What should go into ISB Application Essays 
 Vamshi’s experience with GMATWhiz Consulting 
 Vamshi’s experience as a PGP student in ISB 
 Vamshi’s take on what a typical ISB batch profile looks like 
 Finally, post-MBA prospects being an ISB grad

Through this webinar, you’ll hopefully see  areas in your story that you need to strengthen  to maximize your selection chances. You shall also get a peek into what life looks like in and after ISB.

Join us  live on YouTube  alongside Vamshi on  Thursday, 14th July  at 9 :00 pm IST (8:30 am PST)  using the link below:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb65npJUV9c

We’d be happy to answer your questions during the live webinar. For any other query, feel free to reach out to us on DM.

Don't miss the session if ISB is one of your dream b-schools. Stay tuned!

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hi Everyone,

Don't forget to join us LIVE on YouTube at 9 pm IST. The webinar starts in less than 90 minutes! Stay tuned!

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

MBA  : High ROI B-Schools for Sub-700 GMAT | Ask GMATWhiz 
Hi Everyone,

Is it worth to  drop Round 1  entirely if you  don't have a 700+ GMAT  score? Or should you perhaps look at some schools that might  fit your goals even with a low score ? Confused? Don't worry, we have got your back!

In our upcoming  live  session on  YouTube  on  Thursday, 28th July  at  9:00 pm IST (8:30 am PST) , we are going to talk about some  high ROI B-schools  that have a great curriculum to offer and also an experienced faculty to their credit but are  less talked about .

Tune in live to get all the insights and make an informed choice using the link below:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cBR18RY65c

We’d be happy to answer your questions during the live webinar. For any other query, feel free to reach out to us on DM.

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hi Everyone,

Don't forget to join us LIVE on YouTube at 9 pm IST. The webinar starts in less than 40 minutes! Stay tuned!

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

MBA  Scholarships:4 tips to boost scholarships

Hi Everyone,

MBA  from a top ranking business school is not only  valuable  but also  expensive . Most students who plan to go for an MBA abroad look for various options to  finance  their business school education. In such cases,  scholarships  can make their life easier. In fact, scholarships are the  best way to finance  your MBA. Because, why not? But how do AdComs decide while awarding scholarships?

Join us  live  on  YouTube  on  Thursday, 4th August  at  9:00 pm IST (8:30 am PST)  for our upcoming session, to find out  4 tricks to maximize scholarships  from top MBA programs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtgejbapJrI

Do tune in to this insightful session if you want to  increase your chances  of securing scholarship(s) for your MBA program. We’d be happy to answer your questions during the live webinar. For any other query, feel free to reach out to us on DM.

See you in the webinar!

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hello Everyone,

Don't forget to join us LIVE on YouTube at 9 pm IST. The webinar starts in less than 30 minutes! Stay tuned!

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

MBA Admissions: Round 1 vs Round 2 | Which is better?

Hi Everyone,

As the  Round 1 deadlines approach , most MBA applicants either have a GMAT score or have already started off with their applications. This brings us to commonly asked questions like - “  Is my GMAT score enough?  ” or “  Should I retake the GMAT?  ”.

In the webinar tomorrow, we will cover the following questions for you:

1. When the Round 2 might make  more sense  for you than Round 1? 
2. With regards to admission, what are the  differences  between Round 1 and Round 2? 
3. How to make the  best use  of both rounds?

Join us  live  on  YouTube  on  Thursday, 18th August  at  9:00 pm IST (8:30 am PST)  for our upcoming session, to find out the answers to these questions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3twMOSnNKYg

Post this webinar, you should have a  clearer idea  on your retake or test-taking and application timelines.

Do tune in to this insightful session. We’d be happy to answer your questions during the live webinar. For any other query, feel free to reach out to us on DM.

See you in the webinar!

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

How to craft powerful MBA Essays to convert target schools?

Hi Everyone,

Round 1 is almost here, leaving most of you scrambling to get your application essays all ready. In this webinar, we shall cover some of the  most frequently asked essay topics  and we’ve decided to throw in a  bonus  question in the mix as well!

In the webinar tomorrow, we will cover the following questions for you: 
1. We look at  how these essays interconnect  with each other to form the  crux of your application  
2. We cover  detailed structures  that should help you give your essays a  coherent flow  
3. We look at a few  sample essays  of some of our previous students who  successfully converted  their target schools following our essay  recommendations  
4. Finally, we look at some of the  costliest mistakes  candidates make in the essays, mistakes that can drastically affect your  selection chances

Make sure to tune in to avoid cliched essays and write essays that create lasting impact with the AdComs.

Date & Time:  25th Aug | 9 PM IST (3:30 PM GMT)
 
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN833nQQRTs

Do tune in to this insightful session. We’d be happy to answer your questions during the live webinar. For any other query, feel free to reach out to us on DM.

See you in the webinar!

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hello Everyone,

The live webinar starts in another 90 minutes. This session would cover the best practices for  motivation based questions  such as Why MBA, what your goals are – questions that any top B-school would ask through their essays. Tune in at  9 pm IST  to see how to craft powerful motivational answers!

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

How to write winning MBA essays?

Hi Everyone,

In this webinar, we shall cover  3 frequently asked essay topics  and see what is expected through these questions -

1. How have you created positive impact as a leader? 
2. What do you consider your proudest achievement? 
3. Why should your target school select you?

Make sure to tune in to avoid cliched essays and write essays that create a lasting impact with the AdComs.

Date & Time:  1st Sep | 9 PM IST (3:30 PM GMT)
 
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ac9SVscxT8

Do tune in to this insightful session. We’d be happy to answer your questions during the live webinar. For any other query, feel free to reach out to us on DM.

See you in the webinar!

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hello Everyone,

Don't forget to join us LIVE on YouTube at 9 pm IST. The webinar starts soon! Stay tuned!

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

MBA(R1 2022) Recommendation Letters: Craft LORs that complement your essays

Hi Everyone,

Letter of Recommendation / LOR forms an extremely important part of the MBA application. This is the  only piece  of document that is  written by someone else  for you. It's important to understand  what the adcom is really looking for  in your LORs and aspects that must be absolutely  highlighted  to put your  best foot forward  in the application.

To help you with the same, we'll cover the following important aspects in our today's live session:

1.  Who  should be your  recommenders  for your applications? 
2.  How  should you  prep  your recommenders? 
3.  How  are LORs  evaluated  with the rest of your application?

Join us  live  on  YouTube   today i.e. on  Thursday, 15th September  at  9:00 pm IST (8:30 am PST)  for our upcoming session, to find out the answers to these questions and more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4LtRlmkFa8

Post this webinar, you should have a  clearer idea  on why building  credibility  is  important  for MBA recommendations and how to do it.

Do tune in to this insightful session. We’d be happy to answer your questions during the live webinar. For any other query, feel free to reach out to us on DM.

See you in the webinar!

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