Nov 21 Chat with ARINGO:Should I apply to MBA during R2 or wait for R1

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Chat with ARINGO: Should I apply to MBA during Round 2 or wait for Round 1?

Sunday, November 21, 2021 8 AM PST | 9:30 PM IST | 11 AM EST

In this session, ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting experts will answer questions regarding the Round 2 deadlines, chances estimations, profile reviews, what to emphasize in your applications, what do the top MBA programs look for, and much more.

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ARINGO · Answer

Hi everyone, I am really excited to be here.
My name is Shimri Winters
I hold a BA in computer science and an MBA from the London Business School

I head the strategey at ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting (https://www.ARINGO.com) we help candidates get accepted into top business schools, even with lower-than-average GMAT scores (I have a 660 😊 )

For a detailed profile review, please send me your CV, GMAT score, school wish list and any other info to Shimriw@ARINGO.com

Now let’s get the questions started!

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Thank you ARINGO for joining, Let’s start the session

Welcome Everyone! To the live chat

You can start asking your questions

Question .................. Should i apply if i know i can’t pay the school fee unless i am awarded at least 50% scholarship?

ARINGO · Answer

Well, good question
1. Obvioulsy, only apply to programs you think you have a chace to receive 50% scholarships
2. Speak to MBA funders and brokers and see if you can borrow money
3. Decide what you are doing...

Sorry, not sure I can help more on this...

Sajjad1994 · Answer

What do you recommend for this question   specifically for Harvard?

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ARINGO · Answer

We do profile evaluations in English... if you send me your CV, GMAT score and school wish list to shimriw@ARINGO.com I will try to help... If you feel your application is "maximized" (GMAT, application...) this year, then apply in R2. if it is good it is good. If you need more time to maximize something (gain more work experience, raise your GMAT score, obtain international experience, etc. then wait till next year...

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Another question ................ Are there any particular schools that have good percentage of scholarships available with them?

ARINGO · Answer

ALL top schools have various scholarships
the US schools tend to have scholarships ranging from a few 1000 dollars to full-ride scholarships. the EU schools have fewer full-ride scholarships, but on the other hand, their courses are shorter

For example, Let’s say you get a 100K scholarship at Harvard. this is actually more expensive than a Zero scholarship at INSEAD... Why? cause at INSEAD, you will start working after 10 months and accumulate more than the Harvard saving will be...)

Hitesh8 · Answer

Hello. I’m planning to apply to Bschools in Canada. If I am applying in R2 I will complete my application only by January. Should I still go ahead and apply or wait for next R1?

ARINGO · Answer

All Canadian schools have deadlines in January with very similar chances of acceptance as R1. if you can write good apps, score a good GMAT and have a good profile, go for Jan. if you need more time for something, wait till nest year...

Sajjad1994 · Answer

We have No question in the queue. Now is the best time to get your questions answered.

Applicant22 · Answer

Does the 16 days window between 2 gmat exams apply if you’re giving one online and the other offline?

Hitesh8 · Answer

Thank you. I have another question. Is 2 years of work experience ok to apply to Canadian B schools? GMAT score 700 and good academic profile. Would the work experience be an issue?

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Questions ................. Should I apply to Tepper and Goizueta during round 2? keepig in mind my profile is average, what are the strong points of these schools?

ARINGO · Answer

I am sorry, I am an Application expert, not a GMAT expert

There are many factors that schools consider when looking at applicants
2 years and a 700 are fine
BUT
Do you have managerial experience?
International experience?
were you fast-track promoted?
are you "better" than your peers (and will your Letters of Recommendation support this?)
Do you come from an interesting and unique background?

If the answer to all the above is yes, THEN go for it. if the answer to all the above is no. well. yu stand a chance, but for the top schools, you might want to wait another 1-2 years

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Everyone! keep asking your questions, we have an MBA expert from ARINGO with us to answer the same

ARINGO · Answer

Tepper and Goizueta are great schools. should you apply? up to you

R2 and R1 chances in both these schools are pretty similar... so if your application is ready. Go for it

Adeodatus · Answer

Any thoughts on Round 2 for International Programs (LBS, INSEAD - which is Round 3 already I think). Is the setup the same as the US schools or are there differences to put into mind?

ARINGO · Answer

delayver hi, not 100% sure I understand the question 1. Any thoughts? yes, as an LBS graduate, go for it

2. R2 / R3 - no problem in EU schools... 3. same as US? in terms of the application process? kind of the same, but keep in mind the schools will want to know what you are applying to them... Why don’t you send me your CV, GMAT score, school wish list and any other info to Shimriw@ARINGO.com and I can try and help

Adeodatus · Answer

Sorry to clarify I mean chances in getting in/competitiveness, scholarship chances, etc

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