Hi everyone,
here is my story :
last April I found a graduate program that really attracted me, more specifically a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship; and the program requires the GMAT, toefl, Bachelor degree, interview etc... Just like an MBA. However this program is great since it involves 3 differents B-schools in 3 differents countries.
and I decided to apply to one of the 3 institutions that offers this program
- So I tryed ot prepare myself for all of those requirement including the GMAT.
last 2 months I took the GMAT and I did the interview the month after...
I was a bit nervous to wait for the school's final decision......
Finally they told me that they put me on a waiting list and asked me to retake the gmat in order to increase a bit my score and then they will re-evaluate my overall profile to give me a final decision.
- so what did I do ?
my goal was really to get into this " dreaming program ", so I tryed everything to maximize my chances...
Thus I applyed to another school partner in parallel that offer the same program ...(not a similar program ! THE SAME ONE )
and at the same time I re-schedule a second GMAT appointment. I did that in order to get a double chance
Since I knew that the GMAT was not my strengh, I PUT ALL MY EFFORTS for my essays, interviews and recommantions letters ....
and believe what ? IT WORKS , I got the admission !!!
So my advice is :
- the GMAT is an important factor for the admission but believe guys it is not the only one !!!
I really wrotte POWERFULL ESSAYS , 3 strong recommandations letter ( employer, school project leader, professor )
and I prepared so much for the interview....
the thing is ... you have to be " OUTLIER " ... I mean, when you talk, try to be " creative "
- If you are not good with GMAT... you can still be a leader !!!
But you have to proove that you have other unique skills !!!
»For instance, during the application, show that you are curious about the program, ask questions , always show you motivation and interest !!
To conclude quickly ,
The most important during the application process is to show business schools that you are a hard worker and if ever you " fail " , you will work harder and harder to success some day !
I always told to myself, that "
LEADERS NEVER COMPLAIN, THEY WORK HARDER "
don't give up, be different, be yourself and always follow your dream !
it works !
GOOD LUCK ALL OF YOU
