IIM Calcutta PGPEX-1V ADMISSION SCHEDULE
Downloading of Admission Brochure for 4th Batch from IIM Calcutta website: May 11 , 2009 onwards (http://www.iimcal.ac.in/pgpex)
Submission of Applications: May 11 – July 31, 2009
Announcement of Short-listed Candidates: Second half of August, 2009
Interview of Short-listed Candidates: Second half of September, 2009
Announcement of Selected Candidates: First half of November, 2009
Students of the 4th Batch to report on Campus: April 10, 2010
Registration for Students of the 4th Batch: April 12-13, 2010
Orientation Sessions for Students of the 4th Batch: April 16, 2010
Commencement of the Session for the 4th Batch: April 19, 2010
ESSAY TOPICS
1. Give detailed descriptions of three activities you performed in your workplace in the last five years which will help us assess your abilities and strengths.
2. Narrate an important/unusual incident of your life when you had to face a very demanding/challenging situation. How did you overcome the situation? What lessons did you learn from this incident?
3. What are the changes in your profile vis-à-vis previous year's?
4. Anything else you would like to highlight in support of your application?
June 7, 2009
IIMA PGPX-V (2010-11) Application Deadlines/ Essay Topics
Application Deadlines and Decision Dates
Application Deadline: August 10, 2009
Intimation to short listed candidates for Interviews: By September 10, 2009
Personal Interviews Dates: September-October 2009
Personal Interviews Centers:
India: Ahmedabad & Bangalore
USA: Newark
UK: London
Announcement of Final Selection results: October 31, 2009
Additional Write-ups to be Sent by Candidates Short-listed for Interview (In September)
Additional Write-ups to be Sent by Candidates Short-listed for Interview (In September)
Short-listed candidates for interviews are required to send a write-up on the following topics (about 500 words each).
A. What do you expect to gain from the PGPX course at IIMA?
B. Describe a situation that has demonstrated your leadership qualities.
C. Describe the single event or achievement that has significantly influenced your life.
D. Give a description of yourself stressing the personal characteristics that you feel are your strengths and weaknesses.
E. Any other information that you believe will help us make a favourable decision on your application.
For additional information, please contact: pgpxquery@iimahd.ernet.in
For additional information, please contact: pgpxquery@iimahd.ernet.in
Web: http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/
June 4, 2009
UCLA Anderson: Round 3 Admit Decisions Released
"The UCLA Anderson MBA Admissions Committee has released its Round 3 admissions decisions. Each new admit will be personally welcomed by a phone call and/or email from a member of the Admissions Committee", notified The MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Team at Anderson School of Business(UCLA).
Round 3 applicants may view their decision by logging on to their online application account.
The MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Team further informed that all waitlist candidates will be re-evaluated on an ongoing basis over the summer months. Individuals will not be kept on the waitlist any longer than necessary.
All the best to everyone!
Round 3 applicants may view their decision by logging on to their online application account.
The MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Team further informed that all waitlist candidates will be re-evaluated on an ongoing basis over the summer months. Individuals will not be kept on the waitlist any longer than necessary.
All the best to everyone!
June 3, 2009
London Business School: Stage 4 admission decisions
According to updates from LBS, Stage 4 applicants will receive interview decision today....
All the best to all applicants!
All the best to all applicants!
June 2, 2009
ISB: Application Deadlines/ Essay Topics for PGP 2010-11
The Indian School of Business Application Process for PGP 2010-11 is currently open. Application deadlines are as follows:
For Indian Passport Holders:
Cycle 1
Application Deadline: September 15, 2009
Offer Decision: On or before November 25, 2009
Acceptance Decision: 15 days from the date of offer
Cycle 2
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
Offer Decision: On or before February 15, 2010
Acceptance Decision: 15 days from the date of offer
For Non-Indian Passport Holders:
Quoting from ISB Website, "For all international applicants, the rolling application process has begun and will go on till January 15, 2010. The applicant , if shortlisted is likely to be interviewed within one month of submission of a complete application. However, in exceptional situations it might take more than a month. The applicant will be informed about the decision within three weeks from the date of the interview. International candidates may need additional time to arrange for their visas, housing, and financial aid, and to work on their English proficiency, hence they are encouraged to apply early"
Course commencement date: Mid April, 2010
Essay Topics:
1. Give 3 reasons as to why you should be selected to the class of 2011. These reasons should ideally differentiate you from the applicant pool and should be backed with some data.(300 words)
2. Describe a challenging assignment you have handled (at work or outside) to date. What were the challenges and how did you handle them. What were the personal learnings you derived from this assignment.(300 words)
3. Briefly assess your career progression till date along with your assessment of your future career goals. Discuss how your career goals will be met by the ISB?s one year program.(300 words)
For further information aspirants can mail at PGPAdmissions@isb.edu
Link: http://www.isb.edu/pgp/AdmissionsCalendar.Shtml
For Indian Passport Holders:
Cycle 1
Application Deadline: September 15, 2009
Offer Decision: On or before November 25, 2009
Acceptance Decision: 15 days from the date of offer
Cycle 2
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
Offer Decision: On or before February 15, 2010
Acceptance Decision: 15 days from the date of offer
For Non-Indian Passport Holders:
Quoting from ISB Website, "For all international applicants, the rolling application process has begun and will go on till January 15, 2010. The applicant , if shortlisted is likely to be interviewed within one month of submission of a complete application. However, in exceptional situations it might take more than a month. The applicant will be informed about the decision within three weeks from the date of the interview. International candidates may need additional time to arrange for their visas, housing, and financial aid, and to work on their English proficiency, hence they are encouraged to apply early"
Course commencement date: Mid April, 2010
Essay Topics:
1. Give 3 reasons as to why you should be selected to the class of 2011. These reasons should ideally differentiate you from the applicant pool and should be backed with some data.(300 words)
2. Describe a challenging assignment you have handled (at work or outside) to date. What were the challenges and how did you handle them. What were the personal learnings you derived from this assignment.(300 words)
3. Briefly assess your career progression till date along with your assessment of your future career goals. Discuss how your career goals will be met by the ISB?s one year program.(300 words)
For further information aspirants can mail at PGPAdmissions@isb.edu
Link: http://www.isb.edu/pgp/AdmissionsCalendar.Shtml
June 1, 2009
UCLA Anderson: Round 3 Admit Decisions to be Released on 4 June 09
MBA Admissions Decisions for Round 3 applications and those currently on the waitlist will be released this Thursday, 4 June 09.
Applicants may view their decision online at: Apply yourself
Members of the Admissions Committee will telephone and/or email applicants of their decision.
Applicants may view their decision online at: Apply yourself
Members of the Admissions Committee will telephone and/or email applicants of their decision.
Wharton Application Deadlines for 2009-10
The following are the deadlines for the MBA Class of 2012 entering in the fall of 2010:
Round 1
Application deadline: October 01, 2009
Decision Release Date: December 18, 2009
Round 2
Application deadline: January 05, 2010
Decision Release Date: March 26, 2010
Round 3
Application deadline: March 09, 2010
Decision Release Date: May 14, 2010
Note: The Wharton MBA application and essay questions will be released sometime around mid-July.
For Wharton MBA Application Essay Topics 2009-10 click here
Link: Wharton MBA Application Deadlines Announced
Round 1
Application deadline: October 01, 2009
Decision Release Date: December 18, 2009
Round 2
Application deadline: January 05, 2010
Decision Release Date: March 26, 2010
Round 3
Application deadline: March 09, 2010
Decision Release Date: May 14, 2010
Note: The Wharton MBA application and essay questions will be released sometime around mid-July.
For Wharton MBA Application Essay Topics 2009-10 click here
Link: Wharton MBA Application Deadlines Announced
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