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24 Aug 2021, 02:22
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Hi! I wish to apply to Aug/Sep 2022 intake of INSEAD, Stanford and UCB Haas.
I've scheduled my GMAT two weeks from today (have been preparing for a month now using OG 2021, taken mocks).
Assuming that I score my target, I intend to apply to Round 2.
The R2 deadline for INSEAD is on Nov 7th, 2021 while the same for Stanford and UCB Haas are in Jan 2022.
Note that I'm a full-time working professional (a software engineer in a semiconductor company) with flexible working hours.
My partner is super supportive and encouraging of my application journey and the time it demands. He's an MBA graduate himself so he has plenty of insight and advice to offer.
Here are the activities pending completion before R2 deadline:
1. Take the GMAT
2. Update/prep resume
3. Write the application essays
4. Proofread the essays
I understand I'm a tad bit late to the party - so, I'm looking for advise on application strategy.
I'm pretty certain that I want to apply to the 2022 intake and I'm willing to work hard for it. Any advice on how to make the work smarter would be much much appreciated!
I'm also open to speaking to consultants and availing the services of websites/platforms which assist in MBA applications- so recommendations are welcome!
I've scheduled my GMAT two weeks from today (have been preparing for a month now using OG 2021, taken mocks).
Assuming that I score my target, I intend to apply to Round 2.
The R2 deadline for INSEAD is on Nov 7th, 2021 while the same for Stanford and UCB Haas are in Jan 2022.
Note that I'm a full-time working professional (a software engineer in a semiconductor company) with flexible working hours.
My partner is super supportive and encouraging of my application journey and the time it demands. He's an MBA graduate himself so he has plenty of insight and advice to offer.
Here are the activities pending completion before R2 deadline:
1. Take the GMAT
2. Update/prep resume
3. Write the application essays
4. Proofread the essays
I understand I'm a tad bit late to the party - so, I'm looking for advise on application strategy.
I'm pretty certain that I want to apply to the 2022 intake and I'm willing to work hard for it. Any advice on how to make the work smarter would be much much appreciated!
I'm also open to speaking to consultants and availing the services of websites/platforms which assist in MBA applications- so recommendations are welcome!
24 Aug 2021, 03:21
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Hi sindujaexplores,
Thank you for sharing your concern here. As you aim for the 2022 intake, especially for INSEAD, the round 2 deadlines are two months away. If you desire to go to INSEAD, then you should start preparing for your application as soon as possible. For Stanford and Haas, deadlines are in Jan 2022, so you have sufficient time to prepare for them. As we all know, INSEAD essays are on a different level, you may want to read an article on anatomy of INSEAD MBA essays, you will get some insights on how to approach them
For INSEAD, you have so much work to do in 2 months. You should start with your resume and content gathering process and move step by step towards your application. It is quite difficult for me to comment on your chances of getting admitted as I don’t have any knowledge about your profile. So, I would like to know about your profile to gauge your chances and advise you on your next steps. If you’d like, we are happy to hop on a call with you to discuss your profile in length and guide you accordingly. Feel free to book a free session with us as per your convenience.
How to enhance your application and maximize your chances for R1 & R2
Cheers!
Neha Hadke
Profile Analyst & Community Manager, MBA and Beyond
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Thank you for sharing your concern here. As you aim for the 2022 intake, especially for INSEAD, the round 2 deadlines are two months away. If you desire to go to INSEAD, then you should start preparing for your application as soon as possible. For Stanford and Haas, deadlines are in Jan 2022, so you have sufficient time to prepare for them. As we all know, INSEAD essays are on a different level, you may want to read an article on anatomy of INSEAD MBA essays, you will get some insights on how to approach them
For INSEAD, you have so much work to do in 2 months. You should start with your resume and content gathering process and move step by step towards your application. It is quite difficult for me to comment on your chances of getting admitted as I don’t have any knowledge about your profile. So, I would like to know about your profile to gauge your chances and advise you on your next steps. If you’d like, we are happy to hop on a call with you to discuss your profile in length and guide you accordingly. Feel free to book a free session with us as per your convenience.
How to enhance your application and maximize your chances for R1 & R2
Cheers!
Neha Hadke
Profile Analyst & Community Manager, MBA and Beyond
Testimonials
Email: [email protected]
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25 Aug 2021, 08:04
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Hi sindujaexplores,
Now is definitely the time to begin focusing on round 2. Some of the best advice we can give is to make most of your time and avoid last-minute cramming (which is never ideal for anyone).
To break down an application strategy for you, we encourage you to begin thinking about the following:
1) Narrow down your school list
While you already have some good programs on your list, Personal MBA Coach encourages applicants to apply to 5 to 8 schools to maximize their chances of acceptance. Research the programs that best fit with your long-term goals and ideal learning environments. Pay careful attention to each school’s culture and the industries where its graduates are most often placed. Make sure that you have some “reach” schools, some “more likely” schools and some “safer” schools.
2) Fine-tune and articulate your career goals
Most business school applications will ask you to think about your career goals. This is a very important question. Admissions directors want to know how you will make the business world better when you leave their campuses and they want to know what your unique mark will be. The best career essay will do two things:
· Connect your past career to your future goals. Whether you plan to take your career in a completely different direction, make a small career pivot or return to the same company post-MBA, it is important to connect your past to your future.
· Include career goals that are focused and attainable. Your career essay should generally include both a short-term and long-term goal (though of course pay attention to each specific question’s wording) and these goals should be specific. No one is going to hold you to what you put in your essay, but it is important to think through and convey your plan. Your goals should also be logical and attainable. Look at sample job postings in your target companies and the required experience to determine what might be feasible for you.
3) Think about your personal story
We devote the first part of each engagement with candidates to crafting a winning personal story. This is the most important part of the application and it can also be the hardest. Think about what is most important to you, what drove your career and personal decisions and what connects these all together.
4) Select and prepare your recommenders
Selecting the right recommenders is a very important part of the application process. It can be tempting to select the person with the most prestigious resume or the person easiest to discuss your business school plans with. However, the key is to choose recommenders who know you best, can write great letters and can compare you to other applicants.
Once you have selected the right person, you also have to prepare them carefully. We often hear of candidates who ask someone to write the letter, ensure it gets submitted and call it a day. This can be a big mistake! Your role in the LOR process should be much more involved than this, thus why this is part of our comprehensive support.
5) Customize your resume
A business school resume differs from a professional one. These resumes accomplish two different goals. For a professional resume, you want to show potential employers that you have the specific skills and experiences they are looking for. You are selling your ability to do the job. For an MBA resume, on the other hand, you want to show how you have been successful and demonstrated leadership. You are selling your future potential.
Feel free to send a note to [email protected] to further discuss your application strategy and timeline. We work with a lot of software engineers and would be happy to help set you up for success!
Best,
Personal MBA Coach
Now is definitely the time to begin focusing on round 2. Some of the best advice we can give is to make most of your time and avoid last-minute cramming (which is never ideal for anyone).
To break down an application strategy for you, we encourage you to begin thinking about the following:
1) Narrow down your school list
While you already have some good programs on your list, Personal MBA Coach encourages applicants to apply to 5 to 8 schools to maximize their chances of acceptance. Research the programs that best fit with your long-term goals and ideal learning environments. Pay careful attention to each school’s culture and the industries where its graduates are most often placed. Make sure that you have some “reach” schools, some “more likely” schools and some “safer” schools.
2) Fine-tune and articulate your career goals
Most business school applications will ask you to think about your career goals. This is a very important question. Admissions directors want to know how you will make the business world better when you leave their campuses and they want to know what your unique mark will be. The best career essay will do two things:
· Connect your past career to your future goals. Whether you plan to take your career in a completely different direction, make a small career pivot or return to the same company post-MBA, it is important to connect your past to your future.
· Include career goals that are focused and attainable. Your career essay should generally include both a short-term and long-term goal (though of course pay attention to each specific question’s wording) and these goals should be specific. No one is going to hold you to what you put in your essay, but it is important to think through and convey your plan. Your goals should also be logical and attainable. Look at sample job postings in your target companies and the required experience to determine what might be feasible for you.
3) Think about your personal story
We devote the first part of each engagement with candidates to crafting a winning personal story. This is the most important part of the application and it can also be the hardest. Think about what is most important to you, what drove your career and personal decisions and what connects these all together.
4) Select and prepare your recommenders
Selecting the right recommenders is a very important part of the application process. It can be tempting to select the person with the most prestigious resume or the person easiest to discuss your business school plans with. However, the key is to choose recommenders who know you best, can write great letters and can compare you to other applicants.
Once you have selected the right person, you also have to prepare them carefully. We often hear of candidates who ask someone to write the letter, ensure it gets submitted and call it a day. This can be a big mistake! Your role in the LOR process should be much more involved than this, thus why this is part of our comprehensive support.
5) Customize your resume
A business school resume differs from a professional one. These resumes accomplish two different goals. For a professional resume, you want to show potential employers that you have the specific skills and experiences they are looking for. You are selling your ability to do the job. For an MBA resume, on the other hand, you want to show how you have been successful and demonstrated leadership. You are selling your future potential.
Feel free to send a note to [email protected] to further discuss your application strategy and timeline. We work with a lot of software engineers and would be happy to help set you up for success!
Best,
Personal MBA Coach
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