So you have decided to dive into the world of MBA applications.

After finally deciding to pursue an MBA, the applicant's first questions are-

"¢ What is the admissions committee looking for?
"¢ How do I improve my profile?

What is the Admissions committee looking for?

Getting into a B-school can sure be daunting. But it is quite simple to break down what the admission committee is looking for in a good candidate.
Admissions in top b-schools happen on basis of GMAT, Essays & Interviews.
A combination of this holy trinity helps the admission committee judge the applicant on primarily six parameters-

1. Academics
2. Work Experience
3. Goal Clarity
4. Diversity
5. Leadership
6. Communication.

You have to be very strong on most of these elements to secure admit. Sure, a weak area in an applicant's profile may be offset by another very strong element. For instance weak academic record could be offset by a stellar work experience or a strong GMAT score.
However, overall profile of the applicant is very important. No single strong element can decide the outcome of your result. Do not rest on your laurels if you have a strong GMAT or undergraduate degree. At times applicants spend disproportionate time on the GMAT and falter in writing great application essays or become tongue tied in the interviews due to lack of preparation.
Spend equal effort on making each element of your profile strong.
If you have a low GMAT, admission to your dream school is still a possibility.

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