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Yes, you are never late to learn. The spirit of learning lifts the bounds of age. However, some formulas of learning have an official code attached. So is the case with MBA studies. At 38 years of age, an Executive MBA will be the best, if you are primarily looking at growing your profile. An EMBA i...

by sagar@jk

Tue Nov 20, 2012 1:50 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: any age limit for MBA
Replies: 12
Views: 20607

Regularity and practice are the only two steps to GMAT or any competitive examination. In addition, more than passion, you need an aptitude for management studies and crack exams. This exactly is what these screening tests are for. You 'have' to manage your time and mental capacity in a way that you...

by sagar@jk

Tue Nov 20, 2012 1:46 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Balance Wok vs GMAT Study
Replies: 2
Views: 1844

The best way to prepare for any objective test including GMAT is to know more & more and achieve speed & accuracy in solving questions. Here is how: 1.Start at least 6 months ahead 2.Know the syllabus 3.Get 1 best book for each section 4.Allot at least 2 hours each, daily to maths and Englis...

by sagar@jk

Tue Nov 20, 2012 1:43 am
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: I got totally defeated by the GMAT
Replies: 5
Views: 2480

The management schools consider your best GMAT score during admission. Therefore, your score of 680 will be valid. Regarding the sufficiency of the score, so anything above 670 is largely considered okay. In your case, if you have a promising professional profile and stellar essays to match up to yo...

by sagar@jk

Tue Nov 20, 2012 1:39 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: How much have I screwed up my chances?
Replies: 3
Views: 1397

Yes, practically, for international MBA, a 4-year degree is preferred over a 3-year one. The differentiating factor is the 'time availability & utility.' Ideally, a 4-years course leaves you with space for extracurricular as well as work assignments. The students can work part time, take summer ...

by sagar@jk

Mon Nov 12, 2012 4:09 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: 3 yr Vs 4 yr undergrad degrees
Replies: 6
Views: 1552

Every applying batch has its own competence levels. What may be persuading in a particular admission year may not be so in another. In addition, the adcoms assess an applicant on several parameters and GMAT score is just one of the qualifying factors. Therefore, the probability of your selection is ...

by sagar@jk

Mon Nov 12, 2012 4:03 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: ding ding ding
Replies: 8
Views: 1822

Adcoms frown upon irrationality, weak business acumen, sad cover up acts, and not job switchers. Management acumen is much about logical reasoning and analytical skills. Therefore, anything different or even weak in your profile is human and quite okay as long as you are able to justify your decisio...

by sagar@jk

Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:53 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Job-jumping - effect on application?
Replies: 5
Views: 1281

Please note that nearly every native English School requires its international applicants to undertake TOEFL. Therefore, in your case this is mandatory with or without the GMAT score. Regarding GMAT score, so in the full-time MBA category, Harvard Business School pioneers the policy of providing an ...

by sagar@jk

Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:51 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Suggest a B-school Pls!!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1064

Professional experience is the biggest eligibility for international MBA admissions. Therefore, your work profile is very crucial, especially for Finance. Richer the profile, the higher your chances to understand the subject during your MBA, and therefore, brighter will be the probability of your se...

by sagar@jk

Fri Nov 02, 2012 12:23 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Help ! Applying for R2 ...
Replies: 4
Views: 1399

Like an individual's career, a business too has short and long-term goals. The growth can be in terms of revenue generation, diversification, expanding market territories, etc. You need to be primarily sure of what you want. Since you said you have a B-plan, it is understood that you are clear about...

by sagar@jk

Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:48 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Entrepreneurship as Post MBA goal
Replies: 4
Views: 6679

Yes, you will have a chance to 'apply' with a slim possibility of being admitted. Since you plan to take up your GMAT, say in December, the results will be out by the end of January. That means you have lost the most fertile Round 1 of admissions and will have little time or may be no time to apply ...

by sagar@jk

Wed Oct 31, 2012 9:53 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Timeline? I have not taken the GMAT yet
Replies: 5
Views: 1386