ARINGO Top10 MBA Presentation

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How to get into theTOP 10 MBA PROGRAMS

ARINGOJune 2016

Admission Consulting


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Michelle Miller

ARINGO Americas



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ABOUT ARINGOAdmission Consulting

ARINGO has helped over 4000

applicants get accepted to

TOP 10 MBA programs.


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TOP 10 PROGRAMS - USAdmission Consulting


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SOME SPECIAL PROGRAMSAdmission Consulting


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MOTIVATIONS FOR A TOP 10 MBA (According to LBS)

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THINKING OF A TOP 10 MBA?

Excellent investment!

6 digit starting salaries The best career-switch opportunity International experience Opens the door to working abroad Great 2 years - Have fun, make

connections, intellectual stimulationand broaden your horizons



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HOW DO I CHOOSE A SCHOOL?

The Two most important considerations:Where will your career aspirations be best served?Schools specialtiesLocationSpecific courses of studyRanking

Recruiters

Where will you best fit in?Schools cultureTeaching methods

Class sizeSchools approach to students



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TIMING AND DEADLINES

Usually in 3 application rounds

For programs starting in September 2017:Round 1 September 2016Round 2 January 2017

Round 3 - March-April 2017

You should start writing your applications4-5 months in advance



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COSTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Tuition:

US tuition. $50K-$60K per yearEU tuition -50K -80K

Scholarships:Financial need

Merit BasedSchool Specific scholarships and fellowshipsGeneral scholarships and Fellowships(Chevening, Fulbright, Forte, etc)

*It is important to begin your Fellowshipresearch early. Some applications are due ayear before the program begins.



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* According to the Economist** According to the Financial Times

INCOME POTENTIAL

School 1 yearpost MBA*

3 Yearspost MBA**

Stanford $129,652 $ 185,939Wharton $120,702 $ 177,877Harvard $124,085 $ 172,501

Columbia $112,728 $ 169,866Berkeley: Haas $116,045 $ 169,395Kellogg $116,864 $ 162,923MIT: Sloan $118,406 $ 159,909Chicago: Booth $115,079 $ 158,259



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INCOME POTENTIAL contd

School3 Years

post MBA**

IE Business School $ 159,266

IMD $ 157,439

University of Cambridge: $ 156,323

London Business School $ 154,150Insead $ 166,510


** According to the Financial Times


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ON CAMPUS RECRUITMENT300+ companiesAdmission Consulting


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WHAT ARE THE TOP SCHOOLS LOOKING FOR?

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Vision

ExtraCurricular

Smart

Excellency

Commitment

&Motivation

LeadershipPotential

Internationalexposure or

outlook


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DONT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE

What youll need for applying:

CV1-5 essays/SOP per schoolRecommendationsGMAT/GRE

TOEFLOnline applicationUndergraduate degree transcripts

Good GPA

Extracurricular activitiesShort, mid & long-term professional goalsNetworking with alumni of each school

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HACKING THE APPS

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#1: HOW DO YOU WRITE AN AWESOME RESUME?

You are special prove it!

Good company descriptionsImpressive responsibilitiesHighlight honors/awardsConnect to your goals!

Avoid stating only positions in your CV.

State ACCOMPLISHMENTS!!!



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#2: HOW DO YOU FIND YOUR GOALS?

First:

Imagine your dream career Consider other possible directions as well

Then:

Find the connection to your history Make the case for WHY this degree Show likely success



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#3: THE CRUCIAL IMPORTANCE OF NETWORKING

I dont know anyone! What should

I do?

LinkedIn, LinkedIn, LInkedIn!Contact club membersWrite to professors with questionsVisit fairsVisit campuses whenever possible



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#4: HOW SHOULD I APPROACH MY ESSAYS?

Picture a well-rounded view of

yourself

Strategize before you beginMake sure you answer the questionsTread carefully when going outside theconfines of the questionsConnect your answers to your goalsor to why you need this degreeStay modest, honest and matureBe careful when recycling essays!

CONFIDENCE WITH HUMILITY! (HAAS values)



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#5: WHAT ABOUT RECOMMENDATIONS?

My mom thinks I am great!

Can I use her?

Usually 2 Recommenders are required Choose your recommenders carefully Help them to help you Strategize which qualities each

recommender will emphasize Here we get to be subjective The more specific the better Preferred LOR from work setting



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#6: EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Extracurricular activit ies are crucial

for a number of reasons:

They show a broad range of interests They are an opportunity to show

leadership /teamwork skills

They show a person who is interestedin making impact on their community



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#7: Online presence

Google yourself-Your interviewer will! Perfect your LinkedIn profile Emphasize your strengths and what makes you special Show a broad range of interests Good opportunity to show

leadership /teamwork skills

Show a person who is interestedin making impact on their community



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Who is next?

Thanks for attending!

www.ARINGO.comMichelle [email protected]


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