THE

MBA
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

SAGA

Personality
Development

Financial
Rewards

THE MBA
ADVANTAGE

Professional
Advancement

Intellectual
Challenges

Which MBA to Choose ?

How to begin the research for the right B-School ?

Websites like the US News,

Financial Times, and the
School Web Sites

Consult the alumni

Consult current students

and professors

Various parameters which one has to consider before zeroing on the right
B-School

Research about the

Institutions in terms of :
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)

Course content
faculty and industry interface
Return on Investment
Infrastructure,PDPs
Rankings etc

SIDE-A

Equilibrium between
your area of interest and
capabilities & strengths

SIDE-B

Two sides of the same coin

PERSONAL PROFILE

GMAT SCORE
GRE SCORE

CORE ASPECTS OF
AN APPLICANTS
PROFILE

COMMUNITY PROFILE

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE

GMAT and
GRE scores

GLOBAL
CITIZENSHIP

ESSAY

TRANSCRIPT
COMPONENTS OF
BUSINESS SCHOOL
APPLICATION

RESUME

APPLICATION PROCESS
Who evaluates the Application ?

FULL TIME ADMISSION STAFFS

PART TIME READERS

PROFESSORS OR ALUMNI

STEP
First Read of all application components

BY
STEP

Second Read of all application components

Get ready for College Interview

Final Read of all application components

How do you push for your selection ?

You Can Showcase

YOUR

GPA
Class Ranking / University Ranking
Scholarships earned
Brand Image of Current Institution
Academic Awards
Strong GMAT score

FACTORS THAT DETERMINE YOUR CHANCES OF ADMISSION

GMAT

Community
Profile

Time Management Skills - What and How to manage time ?

Gathering
information

Deciding
your
career
goals

Crafting
a
resume

Completing
Admission
Forms

Selecting
a
Recommender

Preparing
for
GMAT

Official
Transcripts

Interview
Preparations

College Admission Process ROUND - 1

January

February

march
Start gathering
the information.
Start preparation
of GMAT.

may
Continue
preparation of
GMAT.

september
Work on writing
essays.
Application
forms are out. fill
them properly.

June

July

Start taking
the
standardized
tests.

Work on writing
essays.

october
Submit the
application forms
and start
preparing for the
interviews.

november
Submit the
application forms
and start
preparing for the
interviews.

april
Gather all the
information.
Continue
preparation of
GMAT.

august
Work on
writing essays.
Application
forms are out.
fill them properly.

december
If all the above
have been
followed well,
expect an
acceptance letter.

College Admission Process ROUND - 2

January

February

Fill and submit

your application. 2

Fill and submit

your application.

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1
7

may

2
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1
7

2
0
1
7

July

June

Start
preparation of
GMAT.

september
Continue
preparation of
GMAT.

october
2
0
1
6

Appear Standardized
Tests.
Get Letter of
Recommendation
written.
Start Writing Essays.

april

march

2
0
1
6

Continue
preparation of
GMAT.

2
0
1
6

december

Appear
Standardized Tests.
Get Letter of
Recommendation
written.
Write Essays.

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1
7

august

november
2
0
1
6

Round 2 Results
2
Declared.

Write Essays.
2
0
1
6

2
0
1
6

What if
You are
applying
in Round-2
?
(refer to the
calendar)

The Concept of BRAINSTORMING

Brainstorming is a process that helps you to generate creative
ideas, that form a solution to a specific problem.
Remember - To make an impact, your justification should be complete,
and must sound authentic.

Ask
Yourself

How can I stand out of the crowd of Applicants?

What do I write to draw their attention?

How to Brainstorm?
Brainstorming relies on in- depth thinking. So, your creativity will help you to conceive
better ideas, and allow you to think from every perspective.

HOW TO WRITE THE MOST EFFECTIVE APPLICATION ESSAYS?

While writing an essay, you must ensure that it should be written in a proper sequence. You can
summarize your essay, by breaking it into parts or paragraphs. You must jot down the key
points, before writing down the entire story.

What to write in essays - paragraph wise ?

In the first paragraph
You should give a convincing introduction to the challenges faced by the team.
In the second paragraph
You can mention, the preventive actions taken by you.
In the third paragraph
You can talk about the motivational actions taken to resolve these problems.
In the fourth paragraph
You can talk about the results- whether they were fruitful or they backfired.

In the fifth paragraph

You can mention the takeaways, or the outcome of your efforts.

ESSAY
WRITING

RULES

A. Writing Narratively.
B. Use of the First Person
C. Keep It Simple.
D. Embrace The Conflict.

The sole motive of writing an essay, is to answer the questions asked by the business school. They dont really care
about the vocabulary, or your knowledge of literature
Respecting the word count, and sticking to the word limit is a must. You should not cross the word count, because
it will carry a negative impression.
Remember to Highlight
Your career highlights, professional achievements, awards, recognitions, etc.
You need to jot down each and every aspect, that you feel, will play an important role in strengthening your
candidacy.

What happens when you dont follow the rule?

Suppose If you end up 20% beyond the word limit. In case, you are 20 percent beyond the word limit,
the admission officers feel that, you are arrogant and overconfident.
If, you are 50 percent under the limit, it will suggest, either you didnt read the instructions, or you are not as
interested

Deviating from the topic will exhibit your lack of focus, as well as interest

Essay Writing Styles- What to avoid ?

a) You should avoid using Quotes.

b) Useless Dialogue
c) Avoid repetition
d) Passive voice
e) Difficult language

THE OPTIONAL ESSAY

How would you know, if you would require an optional essay?
According to The Columbia Business School, An optional fourth essay, will allow you

to discuss any issues, that do not fall within the purview of the required essays.

As per the Business schools- If you feel, there are circumstances of which the
Admissions Committee should be aware, please explain them, in an optional essay.

When should you write an optional essay?

You can write an optional essay for unexplained gaps in work, choice of recommenders,
inconsistent, or questionable academic performance, or any significant weakness in your
application.
Optional essays give you a second chance, but writing your optional essays, will require
a certain set of skills, because you are trying to convince the admissions officers, by
giving reasons for a negative situation, or a weakness in your profile.
Need help with Essays Contact Collmission

How to Craft a successful, and compelling optional essay?

1.Take responsibility for your actions

Taking responsibility for your actions means, you are more mature, and you understand
your mistakes

2.Write to the point.

You should avoid writing unnecessary statements, and must respect the word count,
because by submitting an optional essay, you are asking the admission officer to do extra
work.

3.Demonstrate the Change.

You need to take responsibility for your academic shortcomings, or the negative
circumstances, and then provide evidence of your desire to change.

RECOMM
L

NDATION
TTER

Importance
They are the only external source of information, that the admission committee receives.
They can greatly influence, the impression of a candidate.

Can you write your own recommendation letter?

No, because it is not only ethically wrong, but also strategically negative.

Who should write your letters?

You can ask a person, who knows you well, and can write a personal and knowledgeable
letter, that discusses your Talents, accomplishments, personality, and potential.

How do you choose your recommender?

Find out !!
1. Have they written letters for anyone else?
2. Are they generous with their time?
3. Do you believe that, they will devote the effort, and time necessary to write a letter?
4. Are they typically good at meeting deadlines?

RESUME FOR MBA APPLICATION?

What is a Resume?
A resume is a document, that provides a summary, of your attributes, skills, career accomplishments etc.

Things to consider while writing a resume

Things you must avoid in resume writing.

Drop the mission statement.

Keep it short, and manage your space.
Maintain a consistent format.
Use the bullets.
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Do not include your address.

Avoid listing basic computer skills.
Avoid Overcrowding.
Long Sentences.
Too many acronyms in a resume.

Common Admission Myths

GMAT can be appeared only once in a life time.

If colleges come to know that I have taken GMAT multiple times, they might question my capabilities.
I cannot appear the GMAT test anywhere else apart from my own country.

If I ask for financial aid, it shall hurt my chances.

The Interviews dont count for much in the admission process
The Admission officers will never check my Facebook page.

INTERVIEW
B-SCHOOL ADMISSION

Why do Schools Interview?.

1.The admission officers, want to test your communication skills.
2.Information exchange.
3.Marketing tool

THE SCHOOL INTERVIEW PROCESS

Fill the Application forms properly

Send the Application forms to schools

Application forms sent to school

Three possible outcomes

Waitlisted
Waitlisted

Shortlisted

Appear the Interview

Good chance of a
call - subject to
vacancy
Selected

Rejected

Get Acceptance Letter

US is the land of opportunities - Try again !!

Rejected

TYPES OF INTERVIEW

During the blind interview,

the interviewer has no
idea about the candidate,
as he or she has not gone
through the application.

During this interview, the

admission officers may or
may
not
read
your
application, but they will
look
into
your
past
behavior, and determine
your future behavior.

Blind
Interview

Non-Blind
Interview

Behavioral
Interview

During this interview,

the
interviewer
has
already
read
your
application, and he or
she has a brief idea
about you.

BASICS OF INTERVIEW

Points to be earmarked - Before the Interview

Make sure that you have received a copy of their interview call letter.
Research about the college by checking out its website, brochure and if possible with some professors.
Make sure you do make notes about why you want to attend a particular institution.
Make yourself acquainted with common interview questions and do a bit of practice.
Gather all relevant documents you might need.

BASICS OF INTERVIEW

Points to be earmarked - After the Interview

Once you get back, make notes about the interview, both positives and negatives

Store any business cards with contact information that the interviewer and other admission staff
offer.
Send a thank-you note to the interviewer.

Top Questions asked in interview

The questions have been selected based on real time experiences of current students and
Alumni of Top 50 Schools associated with us.

1. Tell us about yourself/Give us your introduction.

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2. Why do you want to join our college?

Top Questions asked in interviewcontd

3. Who is your ideal person/has influenced you in life the most?

4. What do you want to take as specialization/Major? Why do you want to take it?

MARKETING

FINANCE

HUMAN
RESOURCES

FINANCE
OPERATIONS

Top Questions asked in interviewcontd

5.When Asked, WHY NOW?

6.Tell us about an obstacle/hurdle/challenge that you have faced in

life and how did you overcome it?

Top Questions asked in interviewcontd

7. Where do you see yourself, 10 years from now onwards?

8. Do you believe that your certificates/Grade

sheets reveal your true potential and ability?

Top Questions asked in interviewcontd

9. If you could change one thing in your school life what it would be?

10. What can you contribute to our college

campus and community?

Top Questions asked in interviewcontd

11. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

12. What is your favorite book?

WEAKNESS

STRENGTH

Top Questions asked in interviewcontd

13.What do you want to do after you graduate from our

college?

14. If I give you 500 dollars, what are you going to do with it?

Top Questions asked in interviewcontd

15. What is your opinion on Immigration policy of US?

16.What makes you think that you

successfully complete the program?

can

Students Universal Dilemma Preparation for interview

General Observations
If you can get an idea on who is going to take the interview, get it
Get an excellent resume
Practice mock interviews
Think about the possible questions and their expected answers
Use School Website
Arrive at least 15 mins early
Always do back ground research of the institution
Make sure to use proper grammar

Interview Dressing Etiquettes

During the Interview

Be at the right place

Turn off your cell phone
Knock on the door

Correct posture and positive body language

Always be polite and well mannered
Try to stress on your achievements
Keep your emotions in check

Do ask intelligent questions

At the end thank them for the opportunity

Interacting with The Schools

Plan for the Campus Visit - Key points to consider
You need to hang out in common places like canteen, cafe, etc.
You can talk to the alumni, as they are the former students
You must demonstrate a professional approach, by arriving on time.
You need to dress professionally

Things to Avoid
Dont participate in the class
Avoid Silly Questions
Avoid the second meeting

WAIT-LIST MANAGEMENT
What does it mean to be a waitlisted applicant?
You are a worthy competitive applicant
There is some weakness in your profile
There is a good chance of your selection

FINAL DECISION
Before making the final decision on your admission
You need to consider the place where you want to live.

We recommend you, to do a detailed research about the environment, culture, and the
atmosphere of your target school.
You need to consider the place, where you want to work after school.

You need to do a detailed research on the rankings, facilities, recognitions, etc

What if you are rejected?

COLLMISSION Believes That

An open letter to all aspirants

Dear Aspirant,
You need to understand that neither Rome was not built in a day nor America was.

Sometimes, even after all your hard work, you may end up on the losing side and not get what you deserved and
wanted so badly.
But having said so quitting was never an option and this statement holds even more true when you are at the
threshold of making a crucial decision of your career which would change your life 360 degree.
If you do not crack it in your first attempt, the earth is not going to face an apocalypse. So instead of holding
yourself responsible, take charge of things that are in your control and let your future take its shape
accordingly. Remember that you are special - in every way and in true sense. There is no body like you and we at
COLLMISSION sincerely believe the same.
So the bottom-line is Never give up !!.
If you think us that we are worthy of supporting you in your mission , do call us once. We would be happy to
hear from you. And remember Some good things are always free at COLLMISSION
All the Best!!!

Sincerely Yours,
COLLMISSION- Your College Admission Advisor

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