B-School Admission Trends

This article is with the intention to share the latest trends of admission results of Indian Applicants who have applied to B Schools for Fall’10, the trend this year has been the increase of the applicants especially from IT- Pool, ( even the admission comitte of most B-Schools in US / Europe Would agree ), this  Obviously has made getting into Good B-Schools tougher.  So , what can make the difference ? 

GMAT Score? Of course GMAT Score is important, higher the score better the chances however is just a good GMAT score enough to get into Top Schools? No – With most of the Applicants coming from similar backgrounds in terms of work Experience, Academics and Background a lot depends on the application ( Essays , Recommendations etc..) , The applicant communicates to the Ad-Com through his / her application and hence it’s imperative to ensure the “BEST Application” is presented for the B-School. Now, what does “Best Application” mean? – Let us try to understand this, Based on my experience i would suggest the following to ensure a winning application.

1) Theme : Always have a Theme in mind before approaching the application this includes your experiences ( Both Professional and Personal)  and try to build your story based on that.

2) Goals : Almost every B-School will ask you this Question , It is a must to have your short term and Long-term goals clearly defined ,there can’t be any compromises made in defining your Goals, its  also necessary to mention what made you decide on the Goal’s .

3) Diversity : As mentioned earlier most of the applicants come from similar backgrounds and hence it very important to display what diverse skills / experiences  you posses.

4) Leadership : A B-school can facilitate the path to be a leader, However if you already have Leadership skills it will attract the Ad-Com , Any leadership activities in your life can be presented in the application , it’s not a necessity that you have a Managerial Role ( If you do it will add ), leadership is not defined by you designation but by your actions, organising a camp or an Idea that has been implemented can also be considered as Leadership Trait.

5) Social- Awareness : A Business leader is also responsible for the society , indicate different social activities that you’ve participated in throughout your life.

6) Language / Data :  Flowery language is not really required , however Grammatically correct and crisp language is. Ensure there are no errors while filling the online application for eg : Dates, GPA , Names etc..

7) Plagiarism :  A Strict No-No , Copying content from the Net or other applicant is a definite setback to  the application.

8) Choice : Outlay clearly why you have chosen that B-School , Subject and most importantly Why an MBA and what can it do for you.

9)  X-Factor : Stress on what can you bring to the class and how you will contribute to the School over-all. These are some points that should be kept in mind while applying for any B-School , There is definitely no single point strategy to ensure an Admit however a combination of these with a decent profile should at-least give you an Interview Call.

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Of the thousands of universities in the world, there is one perfect-fit university for you, and we will help you get there.

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UNIVERSITY SELECTION: Identifying the right universities for you. Based on your profile, your preferences, your budget and the admission records of our students of the past years, we will give you a list of 15-20 universities. We would also rate your chances of admission in these schools. Your admission counselor will then help you further zero down to the exact number of schools that you are planning to apply to.

- Helping you identify your recommender's

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- Building the content of your SOP and Essays

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EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT STUDENT VISA'S FOR THE UNITED STATES

If you are going to the U.S. primarily for tourism, but want to take a short course of study of less than 18 hours per week, you may do so on a tourist visa. Otherwise, please read this article for general information on how to apply for an F1 or M1 student visa.

In most countries, first time student visa applicants are required to appear for an in-person interview. However, each embassy and consulate sets its own interview policies and procedures regarding student visas. Students should consult Embassy web sites or call for specific application instructions. Keep in mind that June, July, and August are the busiest months in most consular sections, and interview appointments are the most difficult to get during that period. Students need to plan ahead to avoid having to make repeat visits to the Embassy. To the extent possible, students should bring the documents suggested below, as well as any other documents that might help establish their ties to the local community. To allow time to overcome any unforeseen problems that might arise, students are encouraged to apply for their visas several weeks before they plan to travel. Students should not apply more than 90 days before the registration date noted on the I-20. It is important to remember that applying early and providing the requested documents does not guarantee that the student will receive a visa. Also, because each student's personal and academic situation is different, two students applying for same visa may be asked different questions and be required to submit different documents. For that reason, the guidelines that follow are general and can be abridged or expanded by consular officers overseas, depending on each student's situation.

What is Needed to Apply for a Student Visa?

All applicants for a student visa must provide:

1. A Form I-20 obtained from a U.S. college, school or university. Please be sure to give us all four pages of the I-20 form. The form must also be signed by you and by a school official in the appropriate places.

2. A completed nonimmigrant visa application form (OF-156) with photo for each person applying. A separate form is needed for children, even if they are included in a parent's passport. These forms are available at the Embassy at no charge.

3. A passport valid for at least six months after your proposed date of entry into the United States.

4. A receipt for visa processing fee. A receipt showing payment of the visa application fee for each applicant, including each child listed in a parent's passport who is also applying for a U.S. visa, is needed.

All applicants should be prepared to provide:

1. Transcripts and diplomas from previous institutions attended.

2. Scores from standardized tests required by the educational institution such as the TOEFL, SAT, GRE®, GMAT, etc.

3. Financial evidence that shows you or your parents who are sponsoring you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended study. For example, if you or your sponsor is a salaried employee, please bring income tax documents and original bank books and/or statements. If you or your sponsor own a business, please bring business registration, licenses, etc., and tax documents, as well as original bank books and/or statements.

Applicants with dependents must also provide:

1. Proof of the student's relationship to his/her spouse and/or children (e.g., marriage and birth certificates.)

2. It is preferred that families apply for F-1 and F-2 visas at the same time, but if the spouse and children must apply separately at a later time, they should bring a copy of the student visa holder's passport and visa, along with all other required documents.

What Items Does a Returning Student Need?

All applicants applying for renewals must submit:

1. A passport valid for at least six months.

2. A completed and signed application form (OF-156) with photo for each person applying. A separate form is needed for children, even if they are included in a parent's passport. These forms are available at the Embassy at no charge.

3. A receipt for visa processing fee. A receipt showing payment of the visa application fee for each applicant, including each child listed in a parent's passport who is also applying for a U.S. visa, is needed.

4. A new I-20 or an I-20 that has been endorsed on the back by a school official within the past 12 months.

All applicants applying for renewals should be prepared to submit:

1. A certified copy of your grades from the school in which you are enrolled.

2. Financial documents from you or your sponsor, showing your ability to cover the cost of your schooling.

How long may I stay on my F-1 student visa?

When you enter the United States on a student visa, you will usually be admitted for the duration of your student status. That means you may stay as long as you are a full time student, even if the F-1 visa in your passport expires while you are in America.

For example, if you have a visa that is valid for five years that will expire on January 1, 2001, and you are admitted into the U.S. for the duration of your studies (often abbreviated in your passport or on your I-94 card as "D/S"), you may stay in the U.S. as long as you are a full time student. Even if January 1, 2001 passes and your visa expires while in America, you will still be in legal student status. However, if you depart the U.S. with an expired visa, you will need to obtain a new one before being able to return to America and resume your studies. A student visa cannot be renewed or re-issued in the United States; it must be done at an Embassy or Consulate abroad.

PLEASE NOTE - VERY IMP: RULES, REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR US VISA'S CHANGE CONSTANTLY. YOUR BEST SOURCES OF INFORMATION ARE OFFICIAL US GOVT WEBSITES. Some links are given below.

US Department. of State: Student Visa FAQ's

US Department of State: General Visa Site

VFS-GLOBAL US Visa News Updates.

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