Darren, host of the Touch MBA Podcast, covers the basics of what top MBA programs are looking for. Geared towards college seniors or recent graduates who would like to get a MBA in a few years.

2. AGENDA
• Are you part of the solution or part of the problem?
• Action steps
• Q&A

3. WHY LISTEN TO ME?
• MBA Marketing & Admissions,
Singapore Management University
• MBA Admissions Consultant
• Specialize in USA, Europe, Asia MBA Programs
• Host of Touch MBA Admissions Podcast

4. “ASK NOT WHAT YOUR COUNTRY CAN DO FOR YOU.
ASK WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY?” –
JOHN F. KENNEDY
WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR YOUR MBA PROGRAM?

5. ARE YOU PART OF THE PROBLEM?
OR THE SOLUTION?
• Problems • Solutions
• Can’t handle coursework • Academically Capable
• Can’t get a job • Employable
• Attitude: “Take, take, take” • Ambassador of Program

6. ACADEMIC APTITUDE
Can you get through an intense 1-year or 2-year MBA ?
• GMAT – get in the door
• Target School - Avg GMAT?
• General rule: target above 70% Quantitative & Verbal
• Vietnamese in 2012: 1360 GMAT Takers, 535 avg
• English: TOEFL (>100) or IELTS (>6.5)
• Undergraduate Degree & Major

7. EMPLOYABILITY
Will you be able to get the job that you want?
• Resume
• Target School - Avg Work Experience?
• Career Plan
• Work Recommendations
• Communication Skills

8. AMBASSADOR
What unique perspective do you have?
Can you represent the school inside/outside class?
• Personal, educational, work Background
• Target school: where are students from?
• Recommendations
• Evidence of community impact
• International outlook

9. YOUR ACTION PLAN
• Academics
• Take GMAT – results last 5 years
• Employability
• Look at recommendation forms from your target school
• Look for international opportunities
• English
• Ambassador
• Be an Ambassador for someone else: Commitment & Impact

10. QUESTIONS?
• Check out our podcast! www.touchmba.com
• Submit your resume! www.touchmba.com
• Email me: darren@touchmba.com