May 24, 2009

London Business School: Stage 3 admission decisions deadline

According to LBS Admissions Office, if you have submitted an application in Stage 3 for a place on the Full-time MBA programme, you can expect to receive your decision later on 22nd May (UK time)

Admission decisions will be sent to all applicants by email.

All the best to all applicants out there :)

Link:http://mbablog.london.edu/mbablog/2009/05/friday-22-may-stage-3-admission-decisions-deadline.html


Stanford GSB Application Deadlines/ Essays Topics 2009-2010

Following are the Application Deadlines for the MBA Class of 2012 (enrolling September 2010):

Round 1
Application deadline: 07 Oct 2009*
Notification: 16 Dec 2009
Your reply & deposit are due by: TBD
Admit Weekend Dates: 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2010

Round 2
Application deadline: 06 Jan 2010*
Notification: 31 Mar 2010
Your reply & deposit are due by: TBD
Admit Weekend Dates: 25 and 26 April 2010

Round 3
Application deadline: 07 Apr 2010*
Notification: 19 May 2010
Your reply & deposit are due by: TBD
Admit Weekend Dates: no Admit Weekend is held for Round 3

* Applications are due by 5:00 PM, Pacific Time

Essay Questions for Class of 2012 (entering Fall 2010):

Essay 1: What matters most to you, and why?

Essay 2: What are your career aspirations? How will your education at Stanford help you achieve them?

Essay 3: Answer two of the four questions below. Tell us not only what you did but also how you did it. What was the outcome? How did people respond? Only describe experiences that have occurred during the last three years.

* Option A: Tell us about a time when you built or developed a team whose performance exceeded expectations.
* Option B: Tell us about a time when you made a lasting impact on your organization.
* Option C: Tell us about a time when you motivated others to support your vision or initiative.
* Option D: Tell us about a time when you went beyond what was defined, established, or expected.

Stanford GSB Advise on Essay Length

Your answers for all of the essay questions cannot exceed 1,800 words. Each of you has your own story to tell, so please allocate the 1,800 words among all of the essays in the way that is most effective for you. According to Stanford GSB, you should feel comfortable to write as much or as little as you like on any essay question, as long as you do not exceed 1,800 words total. However, school
provides some guidelines below as a starting point:

* Essay 1: 750 words
* Essay 2: 450 words
* Essay 2: 300 words each

Links:
http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/mba/admission/application_deadlines_new.html
http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/mba/admission/essays_new.html

May 21, 2009

Harvard Business School Deadlines/ Essays Topics 2009-2010

The following are the deadlines for the MBA Class of 2012 entering in the fall of 2010:

Round 1
Application submitted online by 5 p.m. EST: October 1, 2009
Notification of the MBA Admissions Board's decision: December 15, 2009

Round 2
Application submitted online by 5 p.m. EST: January 19, 2010
Notification of the MBA Admissions Board's decision: April 6, 2010

Round 3
Application submitted online by 5 p.m. EST: April 8, 2010
Notification of the MBA Admissions Board's decision: May 13, 2010

Please note:
1. Applications received after 5 p.m. on October 1, 2009 will be considered in Round 2
2. Applications received after 5 p.m. EST on January 19, 2010 will be considered in Round 3
3. Applications received after 5 p.m. EST on April 8, 2010 will not be considered


Essays for the Class of 2012

#1. What are your three most substantial accomplishments and why do you view them as such? (600-word limit)

#2. What have you learned from a mistake? (400-word limit)

#3. Please respond to two of the following (400-word limit each):

1. What would you like the MBA Admissions Board to know about your undergraduate academic experience?
2. Discuss how you have engaged with a community or organization.
3. Tell us about a time when you made a difficult decision.
4. Write a cover letter to your application introducing yourself to the Admissions Board.
5. What is your career vision and why is this choice meaningful to you?

May 19, 2009

HBS to accept only the Internet Based Test (IBT) version of the TOEFL or the IELTS

Harvard Business School Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Dee Leopold, informed in her blog post today that beginning with the class of 2012, HBS will accept only the Internet Based Test (IBT) version of the TOEFL or the IELTS as tests of English as a foreign language.

She further stated,"The TOEFL or IELTS is required of applicants who did not use English as the language of instruction in their undergraduate education. In our discussion-based, case method classroom, we have found that speaking ability (along with strong listening, reading and writing skills) is critical to success. Therefore, we need to see speaking scores in order to evaluate applicants appropriately; both the IELTS and the TOEFL IBT have speaking components. The IBT version of the TOEFL is available in all testing centers"

Blog post link: News for International students

May 18, 2009

HBS will accept both GMAT and GRE results for the class of 2012

Harvard Business School Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Dee Leopold, notified in her blog post today that beginning with the class of 2012, HBS will accept both GMAT and GRE results.

She said, "We think that both tests will provide adequate metrics of what a standardized test can tell us about a candidate."


Dee informed,"It will take a while for us to do a complete update of every reference to these tests on our website — in the meantime, please accept this as official notification of this change"

Blog post Link: GMAT and GRE

May 13, 2009

HBS Round 3 Notifications!

On Wednesday, May 13, HBS will release round 3 notifications (most likely around noon. Decisions may include a few offers to join the waitlist)

Further between May 13-20 - some admits from the waitlist, some releases from the waitlist, and some invitations to remain on the waitlist for another month or so are expected.

May 10, 2009

Chicago Booth School of Business Deadlines 2009-2010

The Chicago Booth School of Business application deadlines:

Round One:

Submission Deadline: October 14, 2009

Mid-Decision: November 11, 2009

Decision Notification Date: December 22, 2009

Round Two:

Submission Deadline: January 6, 2010

Mid-Decision: February 17, 2010

Decision Notification Date: March 24, 2010

Round Three:

Submission Deadline: March 10, 2010

Mid-Decision: April 21, 2010

Decision Notification Date: May 12, 2010

Link: Application Process
Application Essay Topics: click here

Note: The application for Fall 2009 will be available in late July.

Columbia Business School Deadlines 2009-2010

Columbia Business School uses a rolling admissions process. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received, and decisions can be rendered at any point during the review period. It is always to your benefit to apply before the posted deadline.

Columbia Business School application deadlines for 2009-2010 are as follows:

January 2010 Accelerated Program

Application Review Period Began: 20 April 2009
Decision Period: Within 8 weeks
Application Deadline: 7 October 2009

September 2010 Early Decision
Application Review Period Begins: 12 August 2009
Decision Period: Within 10 weeks
Application Deadline: 7 October 2009

September 2010 International Applicants
Application Review Period Begins: 6 January 2010
Decision Period: Within 12 weeks
Application Deadline: 3 March 2010*

September 2010 U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
Application Review Period Begins: 6 January 2010
Decision Period: Within 12 weeks
Application Deadline: 14 April 2010*

* Applicants who wish to be considered for a merit-based fellowship must submit a complete application by 11:59PM EST on January 6, 2010. Fellowship recipients for the September class are announced between January and May.


Link: Options and Deadlines

INSEAD Deadlines for 2009-2010 - September and January Intakes

Deadlines for September 2010 Intake:

Round One
Application Deadline: 30 September 2009
Interview Decision Notification: 6 November 2009
Final Decision notification: 18 December 2009

Round Two
Application Deadline: 2 December 2009
Interview Decision Notification: 15 January 2010
Final Decision notification: 26 February 2010

Round Three
Application Deadline: 10 February 2010
Interview Decision Notification: 19 March 20th, 2010
Final Decision notification: 30 April 2010

Round Four
Application Deadline: 31 March 2010
Interview Decision Notification: 7 May 2010
Final Decision notification: 18 June 2010


Deadlines for January 2011 Intake

Round One
Application Deadline: 10 March 2010
Interview Decision Notification: 16 April 2010
Final Decision notification: 28 May 2010

Round Two
Application Deadline: 9 June 2010
Interview Decision Notification: 16 July 2010
Final Decision notification: 3 September 2010

Round Three
Application Deadline: 28 July 2010
Interview Decision Notification: 10 September 2010
Final Decision notification: 15 October 2010

Link: INSEAD Dates and Deadlines

Link: INSEAD Essay Topics

May 3, 2009

Harvard Business School 2+2 Program Essay Topics/ Deadlines

The Harvard’s 2+2 Program Application deadlines for the fall 2012 MBA Class are as below:

There are two key application dates for the 2+2 Program in the Summer of 2009:

  • *2+2 Application Submission: 7/1/09 (5 p.m. EST)
  • *2+2 Admissions Notification: 9/1/09
Essay Topics

Required Questions:

  • *What are your three most substantial accomplishments and why do you view them as such? (600-word limit)
  • *What would you like us to know about your undergraduate academic experience? (400-word limit)
  • *What have you learned from a mistake? (400-word limit)

Please also respond to one of the following (400-word limit each):

  1. *Discuss how you have engaged with a community or organization.
  2. *What area of the world are you most curious about and why?
  3. *What is your career vision and why is this choice meaningful to you?
Link: http://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/2+2/applicationprocess.html