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As always thanks Tani.

The issue is School asks for a letter (which should cover some basic ques) but my recommender has provided answers to each of the questions.

Is that ok.?

by ECLS

Tue Oct 12, 2010 8:51 am
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Mistake in Recommendation
Replies: 3
Views: 1984

Mistake in Recommendation

Today I got to know that my recommender told me that in the recommendation he submitted, he answered ques 1 to 4. Which means instead of writing the recommendation in a letter format, he just provided specific answers to Q1 to Q4. I dont think this would have had an impact on the content. Any idea h...

by ECLS

Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:11 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Mistake in Recommendation
Replies: 3
Views: 1984

I have done a fair bit of research on the Sloan programs. LBS looks for avrg 14 yrs experience. I also have 10 yrs exp and they asked me to apply couple of years later. You could send your resume to them for an informal review and they will get back to you in a weeks time. They also directed me to t...

by ECLS

Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:44 am
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: HELP NEEDED: IMD vs. LBS Sloan MSc?
Replies: 1
Views: 4285

Tani Wolff - Kaplan wrote:I like the hiring example, but you would need to be very careful not to seem condescending. Be sure you show how it changed YOU, what you learned and how you carried that moment forward.
Thanks Tani. You make a brilliant point. I will keep that in mind while writing my essay.

cheers..!!


Ques : See something from someone else’s perspective..

Hi Experts/btgmaters, Any tips on the following essay..?/ "Please describe a time when you came to see something from someone else’s perspective, or when your opinion was changed by listening and learning from others. " I am trying to put together a story of my transition from one indust...


Ask yourself how the school would be better with you there than without you. What would you do in the classroom and out that would enhance the experiences of your classmates? I would focus on contributions during your education, but if you are in a position to function after graduation as an ambass...


all i have to say to you is ... "Even Champions lose sometimes..." dont let this score bother you so much....i got a 530 on my first attempt but i am still thinking of MIT and Stanford...keep your head high...and flush this feeling out of your system... and when retakes are possible...just...

by ECLS

Mon Sep 27, 2010 11:41 am
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Should I call it quits???
Replies: 2
Views: 1933

Ques : What would you contribute to the school community..??

What kind of answers do the schools look for in the following question. Are they looking at contributions during your MBA or post MBA or both.?

"What would you contribute to the school community..??"

Thx.


Thank you for your response. You do have a point. But considering that most of the candidates in a Sloan program are faily experienced, I am not sure how much of a differentiator eg. C will be. I have seen there are some Dir, CEOs, VPs in prev classes who have handled global profile. So I plan to us...

by ECLS

Fri Sep 24, 2010 12:58 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: DEFINING EXPERIENCE ques...Which option makes most sense..?
Replies: 4
Views: 3891

I feel "A" is too broad; being promoted is more a process than an experience, in my opinion. B and C both sound like great examples. B sounds a little more unusual and perhaps a better story, keeping the reader's interest while answering the question. I would surely mention C in some form...

by ECLS

Wed Sep 22, 2010 5:09 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: DEFINING EXPERIENCE ques...Which option makes most sense..?
Replies: 4
Views: 3891

You're going to have to dig deep - surely you've made an unpopular decision before. Anyone who makes decisions will make one that is unpopular with at least a small group. If you absolutely can't think of one, I would write about how you have avoided making unpopular decisions - maybe parlay that e...

by ECLS

Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:10 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Unpopular Decision...never made any...!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 11324

Unpopular Decision...never made any...!!!

1) "Discuss a time when you made an unpopular decision. What did you learn from the experience? " What should one write in this ques if one has not made an unpopular decision.? 2) "Please describe a time when you came to see something from someone else’s perspective, or when your op...

by ECLS

Mon Sep 20, 2010 12:34 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Unpopular Decision...never made any...!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 11324

DEFINING EXPERIENCE ques...Which option makes most sense..?

I would like inputs on the following question: 1) Discuss a defining experience in your development as a leader. How did this experience demonstrate your strengths and weaknesses? I am thinking of the following 3 defining experiences. Pls let me know which one makes most sense as a response to the a...

by ECLS

Mon Sep 20, 2010 12:30 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: DEFINING EXPERIENCE ques...Which option makes most sense..?
Replies: 4
Views: 3891

Thanks Tani. These are some wonderful inputs. Also, would it make sense for me to check with the school on what is the acceptable length (word limits/pages) for a LOR.? At the risk of being hopelessly trite, letters should be like bathing suits - short enough to be interesting and long enough to cov...

by ECLS

Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:28 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Letter of Recommendation....how long should it be...?
Replies: 3
Views: 12898

Letter of Recommendation....how long should it be...?

3 quick ques on letter of recommendation 1) If there is no word limit/page limit specified, how long should it be.? 2) How detailed should the recommender be while giving examples.? If there are multiple examples for a ques, should he mention one or more ? 3) How should the recommender answer weaken...

by ECLS

Wed Sep 15, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Letter of Recommendation....how long should it be...?
Replies: 3
Views: 12898