Brandeis IBS Fall 2012 Applicants and Admits

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Hey Guy’s, I have received an admit from Brandeis IBS for its fall 2012 MBA program!!! :: So lets make this a discussion platform inorder to share some vital aspects about the school and help applicants as well as decision makers over …

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Hey Guy's,

I have received an admit from Brandeis IBS for its fall 2012 MBA program!!!

So lets make this a discussion platform inorder to share some vital aspects about the school and help applicants as well as decision makers over the course of time.

Began this thread b'coz no thread Brandeis Fall 2012 existed...

Cheers!

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No applicants to Brandeis as yet for Fall 2012????

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Hello?? No activity??

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Hasn't any one applied?

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Hi idiopathist,

I've applied to brandeis fall 2012 mba... could u please tell me what typically happens after submitting the application... i'm a bit confused with the post on the threads for 2011..

Thanks!

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Hi idiopathist,

I've applied to brandeis fall 2012 mba... could u please tell me what typically happens after submitting the application... i'm a bit confused with the post on the threads for 2011..

Thanks!

Hey Sunnyshine,

Don't get confused! Since you have submitted your app, you will be invited for an interview and then the decision. Normal process.

Cheers!
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Hey guys. I applied for the IBS MBA 2 weeks ago. Do you have any idea how long does it take until they give you a response? Also, i already had a face to face interview with one of the office of admissions members before applying. Do you think i will have to give another interview?

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costica Says
Hey guys. I applied for the IBS MBA 2 weeks ago. Do you have any idea how long does it take until they give you a response? Also, i already had a face to face interview with one of the office of admissions members before applying. Do you think i will have to give another interview?

Hey Costica,

The entire process including the decision will take approximately 6-8 weeks(It took me 7). Well your question on the interview depends on the admissions team. If they feel they have got to know you enough they might waive that considering you have had a face to face i/v already. But again I would say it depends, wait for their response. They should let you know in say 2-3 weeks more.

Cheers and Goodluck!
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I also got an admit from Brandeis MAief Program. Hope to see you around!

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linhsit Says
I also got an admit from Brandeis MAief Program. Hope to see you around!

Thats great! Will definitely see you there 😃
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I've just got my I-20 today. So excited 😃 Have you got your I20?

idiopathist Says
Thats great! Will definitely see you there :)
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linhsit Says
I've just got my I-20 today. So excited 😃 Have you got your I20?

Yes i have!
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Hi

I've got the admission letter into IBS.Can you tell the process to get the I-20 ?

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Hi

I've got the admission letter into IBS.Can you tell the process to get the I-20 ?

Congratulations Powerbar!

You have to mainly send in your financial documents and your passport copy (they accept and prefer all scanned copies :))

You can get the detailed requirements on the site :)

Goodluck!
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Hi

I've got the admission letter into IBS.Can you tell the process to get the I-20 ?


I've responded to your pm. Don't worry and Congratulations! Just enjoy your time left!
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Awesome ...thanks for helping out..still going over some other stuff..so i was waiting to accept the decision.
They sent some letter asking to accept the decision and pay "Both" deposits !So i should expect the I-20 after that ?i am working on the financial docs too 😃

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Hi there guys i have also been accepted for maief fall 2012, whats the scholarship scene like, have any one of u got any scholarships??

Looking forward to hearing from you before making a decision

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Hi Guys,

My name is Abhishek Mahapatra. Just got an acceptance letter from Brandeis IBS with 50% scholarship and 25% University Loan. I have also Thunderbird as an option for their MBA.

I just wanted to ask how many of you are planning to go to Brandeis? As it is a relatively new program, is the IBS MBA a reputed one to that? I have done some prior research and I have found that Thunderbird is better ranked than Brandeis in terms of exposure and recruitment. What do you guys think?

I would really appreciate if someone can help me on this topic!

Regards.

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Hi Guys,

My name is Abhishek Mahapatra. Just got an acceptance letter from Brandeis IBS with 50% scholarship and 25% University Loan. I have also Thunderbird as an option for their MBA.

I just wanted to ask how many of you are planning to go to Brandeis? As it is a relatively new program, is the IBS MBA a reputed one to that? I have done some prior research and I have found that Thunderbird is better ranked than Brandeis in terms of exposure and recruitment. What do you guys think?

I would really appreciate if someone can help me on this topic!

Regards.

Hey Abhishek,

First of all Congratulations on your admits to Brandeis and Thunderbird!

I have accepted the offer from Brandeis and will be joining this fall :)

Now coming to the dilemma you are facing. Firstly, which is the field that you intend to pursue and what kind of profile are you seeking post MBA?

During my research, what I came across is that, except for the top 20-30 Schools rankings are not of much significance because at the end of the day they are just by media publishers based on different parameters.
What you must look for, is the strength of the department that you intend to opt as electives, the kind of opportunities available in that geographical range and yes the kind of environment that you prefer. And yes the Location does play a huge role when you consider Tier 2 schools.

Now as far as my limited knowledge about Thunderbird goes, I believe it's strength is Global Management/International Business Management(But you will have to talk to students/alumni about it in detail). On the other hand, Brandeis's strength is Finance & Economics and then comes International Business. So align your goals to what each school has on offer as it's strength.

As far as employment is concerned, I believe all Tier 2 school students have to work their way out to a great extent, baring the situation when he/she gets into a company that the school has good ties with and that recruits regularly. So this is where Location could matter and if the kind of companies you are targeting are there in Arizona/Boston or no.

As you said Brandeis is young, but is moving ahead rapidly and has Fantastic faculty! Also the kind of International Diversity(more internationals than Americans!) among the student pool that Brandeis would have, will in all respect give you the Global feel! The disadvantage could be that you would be competing with almost 15-16 B School students for jobs around Boston (A Challenge!) including the likes of Harvard, MIT, BU. But then if you are good, then why wouldn't you break through and if aren't then no B School could get you a job :P

Lastly, funding could also be a criteria for many.

These were a few views of mine. I hope it helps you make an informed decision! Do reach out if you have any other queries 😃