MBA applications Myth busters

Exposing the truth about MBA admission myth

Clearly, applying to a business school is not an easy job. And what makes the job even more herculean is the amount of information floating out there. Some good (in fact great!) but others not even

true so forget about being good.

So, you can do very well by giving yourself a break from such stuff. Here are some such “myths” that are better busted than allowed

to stay afloat.

Myth 1:

High GMAT score will get me in! / Low GMAT score is an automatic ding!

The best way to describe the MBA admissions process in one word is “HOLISTIC”. The school takes a lot of pain and spends a lot of time on each and every applicant. You can have a perfect 800 score and still not get an interview call if the school deems you to be a poor fit.

Conversely, you can have let’s say a 650 and still get the coveted call from a top program (provided that you can make up in other areas, of course).

It is all about building that “perfect classroom”, where many diverse individuals from a range of different backgrounds come together and supplement & complement everyone’s learning. There is no set GMAT score that can guarantee or rule out an interview or an admit!

It is always good to visit the campus, yes. But not in terms of your application but rather to gain an understanding of the school, the lifestyle and culture

there. Every school is different and a visit allows you to gain a deeper perspective on the school.

That way you can be really sure about applying or attending the school.

Myth 2: It is essential to visit the campus before or during the application

season to get an interview.

The schools realize that it is not always possible financially or logistically for applicants to visit the campus, so there are no brownie points up for grabs in case you do visit the campus.

The only area where a visit can help you marginally in the process is in case of an interview.

But for this question as well, applicants without a visit can also impress the interviewer by showcasing their research and

efforts in knowing more about the school.

With respect to the application, it does not matter at all as most schools host various coffee chats and

information sessions off-campus to reach out to many prospective applicants

Myth 3: Applicants must must must rush and apply within

round 1 or early decision rounds

This myth always comes up especially near the application deadlines. Many times, applicants rush to get their application in, while compromising on the content.

We wrote a whole post on the application strategy and rounds

but need to include this myth here as well. The edge (if any!) you gain by submitting early will never be enough to overcome even the slightest sub-par application. So, always submit when you are ready and completely satisfied with your application.

Myth 4: Your chances sky-rocket if your recommender is a CEO/COO or

some other hotshot

The only way to improve your chances through a recommendation is by selecting people / supervisors/ customers who really know you as a person professionally.

The recommendation is not about how nice of a guy you are, rather it is very formal and asks the recommender to evaluate your academic, professional and interpersonal skills. It is a chance for the school to learn more about you as a person from someone besides you.

Well, the list of myths is infinitely long. Some other myths busted for your reference are available here.

The title does not matter, if the CEO can only provide generic information. The golden rule is that the recommendation must be extremely specific and include many examples of the work you did. The reader must get a better sense of you as a person just from your recommendation, so the recommender should have a considerable information about you and how you work.

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