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krc1987: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 1; Joined: Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:06 pm

by krc1987 » Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:14 pm

Hey Team

Not sure if this is the right thread to ask my question. Pl redirect me to the right thread if this is not a right one.

Question: Need some inputs if Global MBA program is a good choice for me.

Background: 2008 UG candidate from an Indian University. 7.97/10 CGPA. 2013 Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) candidate from One of top 20 B-Schools in India. Second best college on east coast. (Atleast at the time i attended). Currently married & have a kid under 1Yr old. Turned 31 yesterday but young at heart. Over 7Yrs Work exp spread across different profiles ranging from IT consultant, Sales Manager & IT Project Manager. Looking for a more focused global 1Yr - MBA program (NYU Stern Tech MBA/INSEAD/Richard Ivey or the likes). Prime reason for going for second MBA - Going Global. I understand that incurring a 50-60Lakh loan at this stage of career/Life is a substantial burden given I have a kid & a mortgage, but willing to take the leap looking at a longer term (10Yr) perspective.
Currently i am on the verge of booking my GMAT slot towards April End and kick start application process by May 9th in line with 2nd round deadline for INSEAD for Jan 2019 intake.

Before taking the leap need suggestions from fellow aspirants, if you have any specific qualified remarks on the path I chose & few suggestions on schools I realistically stand a chance.

Thanks in advance.

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Donna@Stratus: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 298; Joined: Mon Jun 20, 2016 11:37 amFollowed by: 11 members; Thanked: 26 times

by Donna@Stratus » Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:17 pm

krc1987 wrote:Hey Team

Not sure if this is the right thread to ask my question. Pl redirect me to the right thread if this is not a right one.

Question: Need some inputs if Global MBA program is a good choice for me.

Background: 2008 UG candidate from an Indian University. 7.97/10 CGPA. 2013 Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) candidate from One of top 20 B-Schools in India. Second best college on east coast. (Atleast at the time i attended). Currently married & have a kid under 1Yr old. Turned 31 yesterday but young at heart. Over 7Yrs Work exp spread across different profiles ranging from IT consultant, Sales Manager & IT Project Manager. Looking for a more focused global 1Yr - MBA program (NYU Stern Tech MBA/INSEAD/Richard Ivey or the likes). Prime reason for going for second MBA - Going Global. I understand that incurring a 50-60Lakh loan at this stage of career/Life is a substantial burden given I have a kid & a mortgage, but willing to take the leap looking at a longer term (10Yr) perspective.
Currently i am on the verge of booking my GMAT slot towards April End and kick start application process by May 9th in line with 2nd round deadline for INSEAD for Jan 2019 intake.

Before taking the leap need suggestions from fellow aspirants, if you have any specific qualified remarks on the path I chose & few suggestions on schools I realistically stand a chance.
I don't see a GMAT score here-- so can't say how realistic your plans are. Adcom will want to know WHY for the second MBA-- and the global answer is generally one of the better choices-- but still it is a hurdle to overcome. You can set yourself apart with strong school knowledge and understanding how the additional study will help you reach your goals post this MBA.
Thanks in advance.

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MargaretStrother: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 351; Joined: Fri May 01, 2015 9:10 amFollowed by: 9 members; Location: Brooklyn, NY; Thanked: 44 times

by MargaretStrother » Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:16 am

Very interesting set of information here. First, the good stuff: high GPA from India, realistic focus on a one-year program, and what appears to be a strong professional record.

Unclear: approximate GMAT you're expecting, how you will afford to transplant your family for one year, specific goals in your post-MBA role ("going global" is a bit vague, and conflicts with "I've got a mortgage") and how you anticipate a one-year MBA, which lacks the internship and relationship-building opportunities of two-year programs, will help you make that transition.

I'd also want to know how consistent your career history has been in terms of industries and companies: how many employers have you had over 7 years, and what has been the trajectory of your career growth thus far? I don't worry so much about the post-graduate diploma because you probably did a three-year undergraduate degree, and many Indian students do add a one-year Masters program in order to be competitive for US schools, which sometimes require four-year degrees.

Challenges: over 31 is sometimes a tough sell, although at least in the US, one-year programs are more open-minded about this. Stating clear, well-researched goals can help you turn this potential liability into an asset.

Given the complexities of your profile, I think you would benefit from a one-on-one "straight talk" conversation instead of trying to get the information you need solely over the boards. You can reach out for that here: https://www.stacyblackman.com/contact/. You sound like an interesting guy, and I'd love to see you reach your MBA goals.

Good luck!
Margaret Strother

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