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[goyalank20]

Hello!!

I have some queries related to GMAT.
I am planning to take GMAT for the fall of 2012..I will be completing my 2 yrs of professional work exp in Feb 2011.Wht shud b d best time to give Gmat n when r d admissions open der..Wt are the chances of getting scholarship der? N wht is the approx fees n all requiresd for a 2 yr mba abroad..
I have topped All india Mat(800/800) ,but still my academics are not very convincing.I m just metioning in brief abt my academics. After looking at my academics Please guide me so tht i can take a step in this way.which all b schools i can apply for..i HAVE WORKED IN AN NGO FOR approx 1 YR
Below mentioned is my profile.


Course Year of passing University Percentage Stream
HSC 2000 CBSE 77
SSC 2002 CBSE 70
BTECH 2008 NIT 6.31

My academics dosent appears to be strong,But i am very good in extra curricular activities. I have achieved certificates (college level) in sports music and other activities.
As far as working experience is concerned ,Since Feb 2009 i am working in Cognizant technologies (MNC)as a Programer Analyst.
If i want to join some gud college in the fall of 2012.. till when i can give the GMAT?

Looking forward to ur reply very soon .. Thanks a lot .
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THANKS

[Tani]

The best time to take the GMAT is when you are confident that you have mastered the material. That time varies widely by individual. It is not too early to start studying. Your post suggests that you will have difficulty with the verbal section of the GMAT. Do not take the GMAT five times trying to raise your score. That is a red flag to admissions committees that says you are concentrating on the wrong thing.

Your work experience will be slight compared to the competition, which will limit the schools that will be interested in you. You need to take advantage of whatever managerial responsibilities are available. There will be many technical applicants applying at the same time as you apply and you will need to show why your background will make you a better contributor to the classroom experience. To stand out you will have to show how the quality of your experience is stronger than that of your competitors.

Scholarships for MBA programs are very rare. Schools assume that you will find a job after graduation that will enable you to pay back your loans.

Plan to spend 3-6 months preparing your applications. Deadlines vary by schools, but most schools have a fall (October/November) first round and a January/February second round. Many have a third or fourth round as well, but those tend to accept fewer applicants. You should plan on taking your first GMAT with at least 6 weeks to spare before application deadline so that you can retake if necessary.


Good luck,

[goyalank20]

Thanks a lot for the reply.
I have toppd All India Managment entranc exam with a score 800/800.
Will that add any benefit to my application. If i am able to get a gud gmat score abov 680.What are th chances of scholarship.
I have a gap od 2 yrs during m acadmics,.Will that hamper my chances to some extent.
What all should i do to make my profile better.

Thanks .

[Tani]

Schools will be looking at your most recent testing experience. I don't know when your 800 score occurred, but if it is more than 4 years ago, it will have little impact.

Again, scholarships are rare in graduate business schools. Most applicants are helped through loans. Most schools will ensure that you have access to enough loans, although that is more difficult for non-citizens.

The impact of your two-year gap will depend on why you dropped out and what you did with your time. They will be very concerned that you had strong reasons for stopping your education and that you used the time productively.