This document provides information and tips for getting an MBA abroad. It discusses why one might pursue an MBA, the different types of MBA programs, and the admission process. The admission process involves taking the GMAT exam, applying to schools, writing essays, getting recommendations, and potentially interviews. It provides tips for preparing for the GMAT, selecting schools, choosing a concentration area, and meeting application deadlines. The goal is to help students understand what it takes to gain admission to top MBA programs outside of their home country.

1. WHAT IT TAKES FOR A MBA ABROAD
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Chethan Mittapalli
Babson College Class of 2014

2. AGENDA
 Why MBA ?
 Types of MBA Programs
 Admission Process
 GMAT Preparation
 GMAT Material
 TOEFL
 School Selection
 AdCom’s Perspective
 Concentrations
 Do’s and Don'ts
 Deadlines
 Questions 2

3. WHY MBA ?
 Develop more Skills
 Career Growth
 Networking
 Career Switchers
 Company Sponsored
 Just for an additional Degree 
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4. DO I NEED A MBA ?
 Analyze your background and skills
 Post MBA Career Goals
 Weaknesses or Missing Skills
 Can MBA provide me those missing skills ?
(Leadership and Teamwork skills, Negotiation etc)
 School Specialized Learning's
 Can it give me Career Boost and ROI ?
 If yes then MBA is for you and start preparing…
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5. TYPES OF MBA PROGRAMS
 Full Time MBA (2 years)
 One Year MBA (mostly in Europe)
 Executive MBA
 Online MBA
 Evening or Part Time MBA
 Global MBA
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6. ADMISSION PROCESS
 GMAT
 TOEFL or IELTS (Optional for few univs)
 Work Experience (Typically 5 years)
 Academics
 Extra Curricular
 Essays
 Recommendations
 Interviews
 Visa Approval
Time Consuming Process  6

7. WHY SO LONG PROCESS ?
 Admission Committee Perspective
 Can the Student handle the academic coursework ?
 Why MBA for the candidate ?
 Why our college ?
 Fit for the school ?
 Finally, what does the student bring to the class ?
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8. GMAT (GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION TEST)
 CAT (Computer Adaptive Test)
 Total Exam is for a score of 800 (200-800)
 New Pattern in effect from June or July 2012
 Three Sections
 AWA(Analytical Writing Analysis) – Two Essays (Old pattern)
 Analysis of an Issue (30 mins)
 Analysis of an argument (30 mins)
 Scores between 0-6 with half pointer intervals
 Quantitative
 37 Questions – 75 minutes
 Scores are in the range of 0-60
 Highest score given is generally 51
 Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving Questions 8

9.  Verbal Section
 41 Questions – 75 minutes
 Scores are in the range of 0-60
 Highest score given is generally 51
 Reading Comprehension
 Sentence Correction
 Critical Reasoning
 Target score about 700+
 GMAT is very important especially for Indians
 Register for the test at mba.com 9

10. Great GMAT Score might not get you an Admit
But Below Par GMAT Score can Eliminate
you
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11. GMAT MATERIAL
 GMAT Official Guide is a MUST
 Official Guide 13 released recently
 Quant
 Prepare Official Guide 10,11,12,13
 Basic 10th Standard Math and Prepare CAT Quant
 Manhattan GMAT Quant is Very Good.
 Verbal
 Prepare all the official Guide Questions
 Analyze all the Questions and Answers
 Analyze the right and wrong answers. 11
 Prepare the OG Verbal Review of All Editions

12.  Sentence Correction
 Manhattan SC Guide is a MUST contains all the rules
 Reading Comprehension
 Practice,Practice,Practice
 Manhattan Reading Comprehension Book
 Aristotle is a good material
 Kaplan has very tough passages
 Speed Reading would be very helpful.
 Critical Reasoning
 Power Prep CR Bible covers all the question types.
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13. PRACTICE TESTS
 Always write complete Tests along with AWA
 GMAT Prep and Power Prep are the replicas of
GMAT
 Manhattan GMAT Exams are very good
 Kaplan is also good but Questions higher standard
in Verbal
 Grockit - Online Practice
 Beat the GMAT,GMAT Club etc are good as well
 Practice 30 Sets,300 Quant Questions,SC,RC,CR
etc..
 Start with a PRACTICE Test 13

14. DO’S AND DON'TS OF GMAT
 Give yourself Time and Work on a Date
 Take the Exam date and start working
 Gather Material and Familiarize the pattern
 Practice is very important
 Target 700+
 Look at each School GMAT Requirements
 Make a Study Plan and Stick with it
 Don’t Forget the Timing
 Highest Score is Taken by 99% Schools
Practice Tests with AWA 14

15. TOEFL
 Some schools might ask for TOEFL
 Total of 120
 Reading - 30
 Speaking - 30
 Writing - 30
 Listening – 30
 100+ would be sufficient
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16. SCHOOL SELECTION CRITERIA
MBA is a HUGE Investment of TIME and MONEY
 School Ranking
 Program Type
 Faculty
 Class Size
 Duration
 Degree Offered
 Course Structure
 Teaching Methodology
 Scholarship
 Cost ($100,000 to $160,000 Lakhs for 2 years)
 Community
 Location
 Placements
 Alumni Profile
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17. IMPORTANT POINTS
 Think about why you applied to B-school in the first place
 What criteria did you use in determining which schools you applied to?
 How would you rank that criteria?
 How does each school hold up against that analysis?
 If you still can't decide, visit or reach out to current students/alums to gain some
more perspective.
 What are the career potentials for that school ?
 Reputation of the school in the field that you want to specialize
 Location, location, location
 Admit rate for foreigners
 Student activities, especially chances for international travel and hands on exp
(other than internships)
 Entrepreneurship Opportunities
 Flexible Curriculum
 Friendly to Young Applicants
 Class Profile
 Class Size
 Average Work Experience
 Mean GMAT Score
 Alumni Profile
 Average age of Entering Class
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21. ESSAYS
 Every school typically has 2-4 essays
 Essays takes a lot of time and effort
 Give Sufficient time and Get started well before
 They are very Important part of your application
 Applications that stand out are ones that complete
a good story
 Consistent story
 Why MBA ?
 Why now ?
 Why our program ?
 what you want to get out of the program ?
 What does you bring to the program ? 21

22.  Unique about you and why you’re a good fit for our school.
 Be Professional, know yourself and research the school
 Personalized stories are the ones that stand out.
 Editing Consultants could be very helpful
 Reach out to Alumni and Current students.
 Customize your Essays to the School Requirements
 Don’t be Generic
 Answer the question that was asked
 Top B-School Essays require a lot of time.
 Don’t try to be someone you are not
 Talk about your leadership activities, Extra Curricular
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Finally, Be What You ARE and Build your Profile

23. RECOMMENDATIONS
 Choose people close to you rather than big names
at your company
 Highlight different aspects of your leadership ability
 Don't be too modest
 Educate them if required
 Be Available for help as needed
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25. INTERVIEWS
 Opportunity to Demonstrate yourself
 Discuss your goals, accomplishments, and reasons for
seeking an MBA.
 Skype,Personal or Telephonic.
 Be Consistent with your essays.
SELL Yourself
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26. CONCENTRATIONS
 Accounting
 Advertising
 Ecommerce
 Economics
 Entrepreneurship
 Finance
 General Business
 Hospitality Management
 Human Resources
 Information Systems Management
 International Business
 Marketing
 Non-Profit Management
 Operations Management
 Project Management
 Public Administration
 Public Relations
 Real Estate
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 Supply Chain Management

27. CHOOSING CONCENTRATIONS
 Think about what you want to do with your business
school education after you graduate.
 Make a list of potential business specializations
 Talk to people who work in your fields of interest
 Research potential employers
 Choose Specialized schools for your concentration
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28. DEADLINES
 Take GMAT asap
 Don’t wait for deadlines (5 Years valid and Highest Score Taken)
 Admissions process can be rather extensive.
 Most Schools have admissions for FALL
 Some do have for Spring. FALL is always advisable
 Apply to your school of choice as soon as possible.
 Attend MBA Fairs and talk to people.
 Start Networking
 Most business schools
 either two or three application deadlines/rounds
 Applying in the first round will increase your chances of
admission, because there are more empty spots available
 Internationals advisable by 2nd round.
 By the time the third round has commenced, many students have already
been accepted, which lessens your chances considerably.
 How Many Schools to apply ?
 Typically 8-10 would be good with right mix of Safe, Reach and Dream 28
Schools.

29. TOP SCHOOLS CLASS PROFILE
 Class Size varies on Schools
 Fees would be 50-80 Lakhs
 Acceptance Rate is around 10-30%
 Mean months of work experience : 58 months
 Median Age of entering classes : 27
 Median GMAT Score : 700
 Internationals in the class : 20-30%
Diverse Work experience would be fetching
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30.  http://www.mbadoodle.com 30

31. Questions ?
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32. THANK YOU
CONTACT:
CHETHAN2K5@GMAIL.COM
9949066683
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