hello,
I am very late, I know... but are there any good MBA options still open for me considering a fall admit ??
It is too late for fall admit. You will need to look at 2012.
Arun - CrackVerbal
It is too late for fall admit. You will need to look at 2012.
Arun - CrackVerbal
Hello Puys,
My queries are as follows
1)Have i done the right thing by quitting the job ,where i did not forsee growth?
2)What is your opinion ,if i take up CGDA job?
3)Is there any glitch in my clarity of thought when i said ,"Well it might add flexibility to me in choosing the subjects while i do MBA ,because if i join this Job , i get knowledge on the accounts as well.If it interests me a lot , then i might take up finance as my career."
4)Or do you suggest to lookout for other private companies , as you want to see students with relevent experience?
.
This is more of a career-related query than an MBA query ;)
I have already said this on PM but want to say this again. Customer Support Engineer is a very operational role and no matter what you say (regarding quality) people are not going to be overly impressed. Secondly you don't have a good chance of doing anything spectacular in a large company so the safer bet is to take your talent to a smaller company. Thirdly Avaya to large government organization for a guy with chutzpah like you would mean jumping from the frying pan to the fire so be careful.
Finally, (and perhaps the most important of all), don't treat jobs only as a stepping stone to doing an MBA. Remember that you have to choose a career not a job so choose one which gives you the opportunity that will fully utilize your talent - without or without an MBA.
Read: http://www.pagalguy.com/discussions/jobs-myths-facts-and-everything-about-it-25004837 for more Psychod gyaan
Arun - CrackVerbal
extremely sorry bob! blame it on my ifone!!!! din see the mistake! its 680-43q,40v!!!!i just took it couple of days ago!
Hii consultant.
Thanks for ur generosity for helping us ahead.
My profile.
Xth - 83 % ; state board
XIIth - 79 % ; state board
B.E.(Electronics) - 56% aggregate of 8 sems ; From University of mumbai.
Work experience - 1.5 years in marketing & sales ;
Emerson network Power India Pvt Ltd (Electrical company)
- 0.5 yrs in marketing & sales
Geodesic Ltd. (A software Company)
Appeared for GRE last year - 1070
VA - 450
Quant - 620
Please guide me for admission to courses like MS(Finance) , MS(Quantitative finance) in US universities.
Is it worth pursuing such programme?
What are the credentials required in good universities & benefits after returning back to homeland India.
Thanks.
Hii consultant.
Thanks for ur generosity for helping us ahead.
Hiiii applicant. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to demonstrate our generosity.
Hmmm... Maamla jama nahi, Rahul-bhai. Too formal, naa?
Always feels nice when applicants check out the former posts and build up a perception about the person answering the questions. Same funda applies to your business and career related interactions. Try to break the ice by doing a little research about who you'd be interacting with. Otherwise a general formal query will get a general formal answer.
Ok. Funda over. Moving on.
This thread is for international MBA programs that accept the GMAT (GRE is also becoming popular now). If you are looking at non-MBA options, you could try posting your query here. Our friend Baccardisprite will take good care of you.
Please guide me for admission to courses like MS(Finance) , MS(Quantitative finance) in US universities.
Is it worth pursuing such programme?
What are the credentials required in good universities & benefits after returning back to homeland India.
But to quickly address the higher level queries. Yes it is worthwhile to pursue these options, but AFTER you have done your homework about what these courses will do to your career (and your bank balance) in the short/medium/long term.
These are in a very specific area and that means it's tough (not impossible) to use it to transition into non-finance areas. So if you are convinced that finance is THE line for you to grow old in, then go for it. Of course, you'd still need to find out about specific schools that you can apply to. A whole lot of universities offer these courses. So keep an eye on the brand, quality and track record of the program.
- Sameer
Prefers being addressed by first name rather than his designation
Hi, my question is specifically around age. Iam 37 yrs old with 13 yrs experience in IT Consulting. Currently working as a support manager with my Indian Technology Consulting firm (niche area capital markets) of 10 yrs. I have also worked several years on-site.
I have below average credentials in Graduation. Apart from that I have done GNIIT IN Systems Management (pursued alongside my graduation)
Plan to give GMAT soon (Plan to target good score). Want to apply for fall 2012. And trying to improve my profile with some certifications this year.
My question is, are doors closed for me to do an MBA from a good instituion due to age? How much does age play a role if you want to do an MBA now? I prefer an MBA Abroad. Interested in NYU Stern particularly. Other options are Columbia and ISB.
Could you also suggest some universities where age may not be a factor. I want to go around some colleges close to New York.
hello sir..i have just joined this forum and hope for some good and helpful advice..as i am very confused at this stage :{..i am currently pursuing my B.E. in computer engineering from mumbai university..i have also secured a job in an IT MNC and plan to work der for 2 years.(as most univ in da US need job exp)
I want to pursue my M.B.A in the U.S. after having worked for about two years.
My first question is(and i think this doubt crops up in evry persons mind who's pursuing an Mba abroad).Is it really worth doin an mba in the US rather den in India.
Secondly,i was confused between da field to choose. mba in international buisness or mba in operations.
cOULD U guide me wid the right choice of field and clear my oder doubts.and plz don say dat concentrate on ur B.E. for now as i have already started preparing for GMAT.
Thanks sameer...
I will surely interact with bacardisprite in this regard.
Looking at my profile & scores i m eyeing for some mediocre level Universities like UTD , UNCC. etc.
My main concern is about recognition & Returns after coming Back home instantly.
Hi consultant.
Thanks for your efforts in helping us. :0
My profile.
Xth - 73 % ; state board
XIIth - 75 % ; state board
BSc (electronics) - 81% ; University of Pune
MCA - 8.37 CGPA; NIT Surathkal, Karnataka.
Work experience - 3 and half years as Applications Developer with Oracle India Pvt Ltd.;
- I work on Oracle ERP Financials, Payables module.
Appeared for GMAT -- 680(Q50, V32).
Please guide me for admission to courses like MBA (IT) or General MBA or MIS.
I am more inclined to MIS as its easy for me to crack :D, but is it worth the fight?
I have extra curriculars too. But my main fear is my MCA background, would it be a drawback for my application? As people ask me all the time why an MCA and then an MBA so early? I have my own reasons for doing MBA though. Need your valuable suggestions on how to improve on this point and whether B-schools will really consider this as a big problem.
Thanks.
Manikanth.
pathakrahul147 SaysMy main concern is about recognition & Returns after coming Back home instantly.
Many people who completed their Masters (including MBA) from the US, UK and other countries have to face the harsh reality of coming back without a job. Which is why scenario planning becomes so important.
The brands will not have the same importance when you leave the country (of education)and go back home. You'll get the biggest bang for your buck if you can bag a local job and spend some years to repay the loans and then get back to India.
But yes, that's again easier said that done. Stronger brands like make it easier...but only relatively.
I just got off the phone talking to a guy who calls me up regularly with the same set of questions: 'Can you guarantee an admission to the top schools?, 'After I go to a top school, will they guarantee a job?'
I patiently explain to him that it doesn't work that way. I'm sure he's going to call up once again in a few days with the same questions, probably hoping that I'll change my answers if he is persistent.
- Sameer
MBA Crystal Ball
Hi Consultant,
My Profile
Xth - 82.4% (CBSE)
XIIth - 93.6% (State Board)
B.Tech - 67.4% (JNTU,Hyderabad)
Work Exp : 3 yrs in Infosys as Finacle test Engineer. 1.5 yrs in Bank Sohar as Application Support Manager.
I have got an admit from Hult Dubai for 1 yr MBA.
I just wanted to know how good is Hult Dubai for 1 yr MBA and their placements?
Thanks a ton
Rgds
Prav
want to know whether a mba course in singapore of 12 months is equal to a mba course in india of 2yrs. if i do a mba from singapore will the companies give me a job in india.
plz reply
need some real help
plz reply
need some real help
jassivirk SaysMy question is, are doors closed for me to do an MBA from a good instituion due to age? How much does age play a role if you want to do an MBA now?
Jassi-bhai,
Most schools will be diplomatic on their websites and in their email responses and say that age will not be a constraint. But the unwritten rule is that age can be a factor in the decision making process.
But I also believe that age by itself will not disqualify or qualify you. It'll be viewed along with a few more factors:
- Fitting in: You wouldn't apply to the regular 2 year MBA programs in India right. Use the same rationale to see if you'd fit into the peer group in your class in an international setting.
- Post MBA goals: Are you aiming for the same conventional post-MBA goals? Or have you thought of a career plan that's customized for yourself?
- Why MBA/why Now?: or rather 'Why so late?'
Answer these questions and you'll have a decent shot at the right schools.
Btw, if you are targeting fall 2012, you don't have much time to take the GMAT and start working on the apps. So kaam shuru kijiye, Gurudev.
- Sameer
MBA Crystal Ball
I plan to take GMAT in 2012 by Jan and apply to MBA schools in US for 2013 intake.
My real problem is my academic background, which is actually very weak.
I cleared school with 58% in the year 2003.
After school i decided to work since I was not able to get into any good college and moreover was a little undecided about life.
I started as an Marketing Exec in a small company in the year 2003.
Currently after 8 years, am working in a company as a Zonal head of Marketing.
I am the youngest to become the same and the least qualified (academically).
I was given promotions/hikes/appreciations out of turn because of my performance & new innovative marketing ideas which produced profitable results
Currently I am heading 5 states of India with a total of about 7 managers and a team of 15 sales execs reporting to me.
I took BBA distance learning programme which i finished in the year 2011.
(60%)
Please tell me if i have any chances to land up in some good college.
I really want to do MBA from the colleges best in marketing.
Don't wish to do it from just any other college just for the sake of doing.
Will a good GMAT score help...?
I am sure that i can get very good recommendation letter from my CEO and directors of present and past companies.
What should I do..?
I have just completed my B.Tech from IT BHU Varanasi.
Mechanical Engineering CGPA 7.99/8.00
12th - 83%
10th - 94%
I have been placed in Reliance Industries Ltd., Jamnagar as a GET and
after one year I will be inducted in the manager Job family with Manager
Job Title (Its not me but my offer letter talking ;)).
I am planning to do my MBA from US after 2-3 years and would like to
start the process of grooming myself for top 10 schools.
My questions are specific:-
1) What are the qualities, skill set or attributes, the top notched schools
are looking for in the aspirants?
2) I have not been great in sports or other extra curricular activities in
college (and am crying over the spilt milk), so what should I do now?
I play guitar but havent performed on stage, I like photography but
havent been awarded, I play Tennis but was not in the college team.
Will they buy all this or should I market my self better by avoiding some
truths and adding some lies on my resume?
And I have got these 2-3 years before applying so how should I utilise the
time in the best way to model myself as a perfect candidate?
For e.g. I am trying to learn French, will it help??
3) These schools tend to put a lot of stress on community services/social
work. Should I engage in some??
4) I recently took CAT and got 98%ile without any coaching, preparation
or whatsoever and am pretty much confident I can get a decent GMAT
score with some preparation. So when should I start preparing?
5) Financially, these schools can crush you, so are there enough options
for loans/scholarships if I get an admit (One thing I cant boast about on
my resume is my DDC-Day Dreaming Capabilites 
)
6) Finally, whenever I open any of the websites of the top schools, all I
come across is LEADERSHIP qualities and good academics. Where do I
stand with my academics. Further I dont have much to say about
leadership right now (actually have a lot and I do believe I am a good
leader but have nothing to authenticate it, I mean dont have certificates
to prove it.) So what should I do from now onwards, or what should I
keep in mind, so that LEADERSHIP is everything that is reflected
everwhere on my CV? And will I have to switch jobs or change companies
to have a better chance at the admission?
So in conclusion how should I spend the next 2-3 years so that I will get
an admit easily in the top schools??
Hoping to get a reply by Sameer :-P
Dear Consultant
Kindly refer to following details regarding my profile:-
GMAT : 730 (Q 50, V 40)
Grad: BSC- Maths Major. (Other sub- Eco/ Stats), St Xaviers, College, Mumbai
Agg %: 78.6%
12th (CBSE): 82.4%
10th (CBSE): 92.6%
Working for two yrs in a real estate company- finance dept. Got promoted in less than 2 yrs. Look after cost control, sales accounting, MIS reports, forecasting cash flows etc.
Won an international scholarship in college/ two inter-collegiate debates. Represented school and country twice in international seminars on global issues. Served at leadership positions in school & college.
I am targeting ISB Hyderabad, top b schools in USA and then Europe in decreasing order of priorities. Please evaluate my profile and comment on my chances of getting into these. Also will this profile help obtain any scholarships? What are the major b-schools I can target best?
Regards
-anackh
Dear Consultant
Pls evaluate my profile for B-Schools in USA.
GMAT: 680 (49Q, 33 V)
Exp: 10 Years in Telecommunication Software Systems in India
Worked with top companies like Alcatel, Avaya etc.
Education:
B.E Electronics and Communication: First Div with Honors, was a topper in college.
M.S Software Systems, BITS, Pilani: CGPA: 8.05
12th: 85.6% CBSE
International Exposure: Worked in CA, Colarado, USA for 10 months, Currently working in London, UK
Extra-curricular: Active Sportsman in Cricket, Football
Undertaken teaching for under-privileged children
Regards
umesh
Hi Consultant,
My Profile
Xth - 82.4% (CBSE)
XIIth - 93.6% (State Board)
B.Tech - 67.4% (JNTU,Hyderabad)
Work Exp : 3 yrs in Infosys as Finacle test Engineer. 1.5 yrs in Bank Sohar as Application Support Manager.
I have got an admit from Hult Dubai for 1 yr MBA.
I just wanted to know how good is Hult Dubai for 1 yr MBA and their placements?
Thanks a ton
Rgds
Prav
Did you got any reply for your post? if yes then please message me. I have also applied for the Hult Dubai 2011.
Dear Consultants
How do u see University of Strathclyde Business School SKIL MiM india(noida) which is starting its first batch in sep2011 for a puy with cat2009 score(they are accepting it) of 94.34%ile( they will most probably provide a 50% scholarship on this percentile) and 4 years of IT work ex.
Is there any other options like this, which are better for me , on this cat2009 score of 94.34%
Lanchaster & Goenka PGDM is the only program i know, which is bit diff from strath skil one, an is a failure, as much i can get info from pg.
Schulich will be opening in sep2012 at hyd, but i believe it will be accepting only GMAT scores
dear consultant
based on my profile,can you please tell me the chances of getting into top 15 MBA schools in US?
my profile:
10th:88.8% (CBSE)
12th:85.6 % (CBSE)
B.Tech : 6.46 / 10 
(from an NIT)
work experience: 4 years totally (1 year as an engineer in an oil company and 3 years in an mnc bank as assistant manager (i know it is some odd transition)).
besides i have cleared CFA level 3 .
GMAT :740/5.5
i want to pursue an MBA in finance.do i have a chance in any of the top b-schools?would my undergrad CGPA lower my chances?
it would matter a lot to me if u can suggest anything to enhance my profile so as to get into a top B-school.
thank u