The MBA is perhaps the
most coveted course in
today’s world. This
course tops the
list of courses almost
in all the developed and
developing countries
across the globe. The
enthusiasm for the
course has brought in
many small private
institutes etc. to offer
this course. However,
only those students who
have obtained the MBA
degree from some
recognized eminent
university find the best
of placements. So the
institute or the
university is the first
factor for a successful
career in this field.
This article will
educate you about the
various issues like
finance, strategy to
study, interview etc.
related to choosing MBA
as a profession.
• In today’s
competitive world there
are no shortcuts. The
student willing to take
admission in one of the
best institutes either
in Asia or abroad, need
to study hard and get
the good grades. 3.0 to
4.0 are the minimum
grades required at the
undergraduate grade
point average (GPA).
• Most of the MBA
schools or colleges
adjudicate the caliber
of the student via the
GMAT or The Graduate
Management Admissions
Test exam. This test is
to estimate the
individual’s knowledge
of English, Math and
Analytical writing
skills. The verbal or
English section
comprises of 41
questions to be answered
within 75 minutes. The
questions like
correcting the hidden
grammatical mistakes
etc. The Math section
has 37 questions and
same 75 minutes.
Questions are on various
mathematical topics like
percentage, ratio and so
forth. The writing
analysis is based on
writing two essays on
different issues.
• The school and
university depend on the
grades that you get in
the exam. Good grades
will fetch you a deemed
university while poor
ones may not.
• MBA programs are
full time and part time
and within this program
there are many choices.
Like you can take up
finance management, HR,
etc. it is at the
discretion of the
student to decide which
course to go for.
• Once you have made
a preference for the
course, the time comes
to look at the fee
structure. Usually the
MBA schools charge a
high fee which is not
within the reach of
students. In this case
they look for other
financial aids. Many
schools offer
scholarships, grants
etc. that can be looked
up to. Else the loan
facility is always
available. The loan
providing banks and
companies also consider
the grades and the
institution that
recommends the name of
the student. The
successful schools are
known for producing
productive students who
can repay the loan
conveniently with their
salaries.
The FAFSA or the Free
Application for Federal
Students, loan offered
by the federal
government is doing
remarkable job in this
area. However, due to
the popularity of the
loan, the application
should be sent as soon
as possible.
• Many MBA schools
ask for recommendation
letters. This is in
order to justify a
student’s authenticity.
In this case the letter
should be taken by an
honored and known
authority whose
recommendation lifts
your name in the eyes of
its seekers.
• The school life is
followed by hunt for a
job. If you have passed
from a top most school,
job is not an issue;
still you need to be
prepared to win your
contenders. When going
for an interview wear
decent clothes that are
not too jazzy and funky
and colorful. Practice
properly with a friend
or family member before
the day of interview.
Don’t forget to take a
copy of resume and cover
letter along with your
certificates. You need
to be familiar with each
and every word of your
resume and cover letter.
Don’t be nervous and
maintain a calm
composure. Try replying
in a prudent manner to
all their questions.
Even if you make a
mistake, don’t let it
affect your rest of the
answers and your
attitude.
So go ahead and chase
your dreams!
