Amongst the various reasons why an MBA degree from a reputed B school of the World makes a difference there are 2 which clearly stand out:

• The impact this degree has on your earning potential .

• The learning that you acquire from these courses is useful while the brand name of the B school stays with you

So when is the right time to do an MBA?.

You may be a working professional (this section is for you) or a fresher. If you are a fresher, look on the right side at the 'No work experience' section, there are plenty of options for you. For working professionals the signs of the need for this degree are:

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• You work hard and better than Mr. X in your office and surely you have more potential compared to him, but yet, he
    earns more. The reason is the MBA degree and his proven potential in the form of it. You have a chance to overtake
    him right after your MBA

• You feel the need to earn more and take up bigger and more challenging roles and widen your horizon

• You want to work with the best brands or if you already are working with a big brand, you want to be shown the ladder
   sooner than later


Acquiring a full time MBA degree from a reputed B school (even if it is not your first one) is of course the most important thing here. However, you need to get into the right B school and for that you need to know certain facts:

• You would surely need to have a GMAT score as any top and accredited B school of the World requires a GMAT score
   along with the application from the student

• You would need 2-3 referees (recommenders) who would be able to write about your skills, work and personality

• You need to develop a solid application for which you need a winning storyline that justifies your application to your
   targeted B schools and you need experts for the same. Going through the content of this microsite is where you
   should start.

• Applying to most of these B schools is a 9 to 11 month process. So if you want to join a B school in September 2013,
   you should have submitted your application by December 2012 (in case of US B schools) or latest by April 2013
   (for European B schools).

• You may choose to pursue a One year course (most Non-US B schools offer this course) or a Two year course (US B
   schools offer this course). You need to have at least 2 years of work experience (post qualification) if you want to stand
    a good chance of getting in.


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• The phrase "IDEAL MBA PROFILE" is a myth.

• There is no such particular profile which can be termed as an Ideal MBA Profile.

• The ideal MBA profile can be any profile as long as it has a uniqueness & diversity factor in it.

Every profile is unique in itself in terms of an aspirant's motivation to do an MBA, personality traits, accomplishments, international exposure (if any) interests, hobbies/extra curricular/community service engagement and career aspirations (short & long-term goals).

The main focus should rely on how aware an aspirant is about his own interests, likes and dislikes and his aspirations and how he fits into a B-school with these. What has he done to further develop his uniqueness; has he taken his interests his hobbies to the next level?

5 important tips on how to select a B-School:

1. Peer group/Class profile/School fit

a) Go through a B-school's class profile/statistics, previous industries of placed students, interschool communities and student bodies.

b) Interact with present students and alumni to get a feel of the school and ascertain whether one is compatible with the school's ideology/environment.

2. Curriculum, study methodology, faculty

a) Read about the kind of curriculum, study methodology and faculty at B-school since not all students can survive in a 100% case study environment. Understand how diverse and flexible the curriculum is and how much a particular school has to offer in terms of hands on experience and practical learning projects.

Remember that, in your MBA essays and LORs, you need to have the focus on YOU, and not on anybody else. The purpose of submitting MBA essays and LORs to a B-school is to introduce the admissions committee to YOU. You need to highlight what is special and unique about you as an applicant.

Here are some tips on how to keep the focus on YOU.

1. Don't put the focus on your family, boss, and colleagues/peers, team or department

2. Don't make generalised statements about life or people in general

3. Don't just focus on your profession. Highlight your interests, skills, talents and activities

4. Don't share trivial facts about YOU in your application. Talk about things which will show you in the most positive light

Importance of Work Experience:

- This is the most crucial admissions criteria for an MBA applicant - Without work experience, the chances of admission to a top/good business school are very poor - Work experience gives tangible evidence of real-world experience

How is work experience evaluated?

- Factors such as extent of responsibility & authority, level of client interaction, international exposure, number of teams handled, variety of projects handled, amount of budget handled are assessed - Diversity in work profile is also an important factor considered for B-school admission

Minimum Work Experience Needed

- Minimum 2 years' work experience needed in US-based B-schools & 3 years in UK-based B-Schools - The chances of admission are extremely limited for candidates with less or no work experience - On an average, business school students have about five years of experience - Applicants with less than 2-3 years' work experience can opt for Young Leaders Program (YLP) - Applicants in their pre-final year of undergraduate course can apply for 2+2 program

Interview Training

Universities conduct interviews for MBA applicants. The idea behind having an interview is to meet/interview the person behind the essays, LORs and resume. It simply means to assess the candidate further to identify whether he or she can be admitted to the university/B-school As an MBA applicant, during the interview, it is very important for you to be in sync with what you have mentioned in your MBA application. The admission commission should get to know that the aspirant's application and what he projected during the interview is the same. Therefore, it is crucial for you to be completely thorough with your MBA application before appearing for the interview.

Cost of MBA Education in Countries Abroad

Universities conduct interviews for MBA applicants. The idea behind having an interview is to meet/interview the person behind the essays, LORs and resume. It simply means to assess the candidate further to identify whether he or she can be admitted to the university/B-school
As an MBA applicant, during the interview, it is very important for you to be in sync with what you have mentioned in your MBA application. The admission commission should get to know that the aspirant's application and what he projected during the interview is the same. Therefore, it is crucial for you to be completely thorough with your MBA application before appearing for the interview.

Types of Funding Options for an MBA aspirant:

PERSONAL - what all funds can be shown in personal funds?
SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL AID – Merit Based/Need-Based Scholarships, Tuition Waiver, Fellowships
LOANS- bank loans and international loans

The sources of funding which can be shown at the time of visa are:

1. Education loan
2. Saving account balance
3. Any property in the name of the student or the sponsor
4. Provident Fund
5. PPF
6. Fixed Deposits
7. Post Office Deposits
8. Jewellery (subject to evaluation)