The document outlines the top 10 mistakes MBA applicants make. These include not following instructions properly, including stereotypical facts in applications, filling out forms at the last minute, copying essays from online instead of writing their own, applying to programs without serious intent, failing to provide a clear picture of goals and plans, giving excuses instead of showing intent to improve weaknesses, not submitting a strong letter of recommendation, excessively contacting admissions officers, and not ensuring their resume highlights their qualifications and is error-free. Following the instructions carefully and providing authentic, well-supported details about goals and qualifications can help applicants avoid these common pitfalls.

1. Top 10 mistakes made by MBA Applicants

2. What will happen when your application form reaches in the hands of the almighty
Admissions Officers. Whether he/she is going to select your application or throw it in
the trash bin? What are they exactly looking for in an application?
More importantly , what mistakes do Applicants make while applying for a program
in US ?
Read on to know more

3. 1.Not following the Instructions properly : On of the prime reasons why your
application may get rejected is because of your negligence to follow the instructions
properly. Remember that the rules are to be followed and no top university compromises on
that. If it supposed to be a 200 words essay, so be it. Better safe than sorry.

4. 2.Application filled with stereotype facts : You need to understand that the
Admission officers are not going to be impressed if you write how their School is going to
help you achieve your dreams. Just mentioning facts like I am hard working, team player etc.
will not help your case. You need to demonstrate that you have the qualities what you are
claiming by giving credible evidence in your application form.
You got
nothing
special

5. 3.Last minute filled up Application form : Every perfect thing takes its own time
to come into existence and if you want to make your application picture perfect, avoid the last minute
rush as it is going to land you no where. Application forms need detailed scrutiny and re work
several times before they are ready for submission. One mistake and you will never get a call from
your dream B-School

6. 4.Avoiding writing your own essay : A lot of students think that since no one is
watching therefore they can copy the essay from the internet and submit it. If the Admission
officers figure out that you have done this , your application form is straight away heading
towards the rejected candidates file.

7. 5.Not zeroing on the programs : It is important that you fill up only those
application form which you seriously intend to pursue. Multiple form fill ups do not always
guarantee that you might hit one or the other colleges. Also one needs to understand that
such filled up forms are not complete because of lack of serious effort and are rejected by
the admission officers.

8. 6.Unsuccessful in laying down a clear picture : Your application form must
lay down a clear picture of who you are, what do you aspire to become and what is you plan
of action for the same. You need to be authentic and honest with what you say.

9. 7.Giving excuses : If you have a low grade in academics , admission authorities may
still give you a chance , provided you show intent to improve in the future. Giving excuses
will never help you scale the peak.
EXCUSES

10. 8.Not submitting a good LOR – LOR is a very important tool and if you take it
casually then you may not find your name on the selection list of the colleges. Choose the
recommenders very carefully and ensure they are qualified enough to write the LOR.

11. 9.Contacting the Admission Officers for every single reason – Ensure
that you do not contact the admission Officers for every minute detail. Most of the things that
you want to know are readily available in the college website. Persistence is a good quality
but too much of it will have a negative impact on your chances.

12. 10.Not giving importance to Resume : Your resume is the mirror of who you
are. Therefore it becomes extremely important to ensure that you resume does not have any
error either grammatical or structural. Also take care of the verbosity and formatting as well.

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