MBA gyan part 2

Continuing the second section of the blog post, we spoke to Siddhartha Sen.

So you've decided to pursue your MBA abroad and taken the GMAT. Congratulations! You have a head-start. But please remember, you've won the battle not the war. GMAT is just a screening/ eligibility  criteria, and would be only 20% of your application to a B-school. Surprised? Well, that's reality.

Now, the most important part of your application will be your essays. Out of the essays too, your statement of purpose or the "Why MBA" essay as it is popularly known as, is the single most important document. That is your story and it should be interesting enough to spark interest among the admissions committee to want to speak to you. That is how you will bag an interview. 

MBA Gyan – Part 1

The mid twenties is not really a great age to be in; your ex girlfriends/crushes are getting married. Aunties seem to always ask you the same question - When are you tying the knot? And to top it all, uncles and elders only seem to ask you about your career - which, let's face it, is not the same as that you'd dreamed of.