The application procedure begins with your decision to pursue Graduate Business Studies abroad. The next step is to contact a Roads Counselor at the earliest. Though you may begin your applications and related preparation a year before the term you wish to apply for (e.g for fall 2011 admissions, begin preparation by fall 2010), but the earlier you begin, more thorough you can be in your approach. However, even if you are slightly late, we are happy to help you. The flowchart, presented below will help you get an over-view of the application process:

Yes. It is overwhelming. And we help you navigate through this maze.

Our innovative RAP Tool helps you and your mentors stay on top of the application requirements and deadlines for each and every program that you apply to. Of upmost importance is to get all application materials/requirements in place. At the oust it is important to narrow down on the Business Schools and degrees that interest you. Ideally, you must apply to between 5 to 8 programs. This will ensure a higher probability of admission/acceptance. When you find a B-School you like, consider applying early. This allows you to have everything in place well in advance.

How important is the applicant’s GMAT score? How do B-Schools weigh it against undergraduate GPA and work experience? Which of these carry the most weight, and the least?

Admissions Office, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School: “Our process is holistic and, as such, no one factor carries more “weight” than any other. Wharton is an academically rigorous place where students who like to solve complex problems will thrive. We use GMAT, GRE, GPA’s from undergraduate and other master’s work, as well as work experience, to gain a complete view of all aspects of a candidate’s intellectual potential.”

How much does prior work/internship experience weigh into a B-School’s decision making? What’s the typical or expected amount of work experience from a B-School applicant?

Admissions Office, Columbia University Business School: “Close attention is paid to each applicant’s professional accomplishments as well as to his or her professional ambitions. We seek applicants who have developed a strong foundation for their future professional goals. For the entering class of 2009, the middle 80 percent’s range of work experience prior to entering business school was between three and seven years.”

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