A masters program ensures that you get equipped to the latest dynamics of the field of study you choose. A good college gives you the opportunity to come in contact with the stalwarts of the field who give you insights that are valuable for your growth and personality upliftment. Be it arts or science, a masters degree gives you cutting edge over others.
You could consider the following things while streamlining your choices -
A masters degree can vary from 9 months to two years depending on the course of study. However, a PhD program is a combination of masters and a PhD degree. Since PhD program is tough to get through, most students take up a masters program and convert it to PhD later.
It depends from degree to degree. However, academic consistency is something every college wants from you. Management courses seek for a very holistic profile that sometimes gives weightage to work experience as well. As a potential student you have to let them know that you are ready to work hard academically and are equipped with experiences beyond the realm of theoretical knowledge.
The time duration is not specific but the content of work experience hold importance. If you have had work experience in relevant field of your study that supports your choice of masters, then that’s very preferable.
It can vary between 25 lakh INR to 60 lakh INR based on the country, course and fees structure of different universities.
Getting a visa is not tough per se. It requires a lot of detailing and advance planning with proper documentation.
Wire transfer is considered the safest and most trusted way to transfer fees.
Essays throw light on who you are and what you are capable of. This makes them pivotal in your admission process. A good essay is a story backed with evidence and a foresighted approach showcasing your ambitions in life and how you wish to achieve them.
An LoR is a written testimony from someone who has either taught you, worked with you or has been associated with you in close professional proximity. LoRs are a source of validation from trusted people about you and your capabilities. A good LoR really plays a very important role in fetching you your desirable course.
If you are an international applicant, then you should apply as early as possible, especially if you need financial aid. For students targeting the US, December or January is a good time. For Europe, Canada and Singapore, January and February are the most appropriate months. You must not forget that an application process actively takes six to eight months.
First and foremost, MiM is not equivalent to MBA. There are a lot of differences between the two degrees. They are as follows-
An MBA from the world’s best ranked universities is your medicine for career boost and growth. It doesn’t matter whether your field is finance or Marketing, or you wish to have your own start up someday - MBA is you hall ticket to intensive exposure that these best colleges arm you with! Imagine the erudite faculty, diversity in classrooms and leader in various fields guiding you through your success journey. Wouldn’t that be completely worth it?
You could consider the following things while streamlining your choices-
No. However, in most of the students belonging to good colleges vary between the range of 27 to 40.
On an average the program lasts 12 to 18 months. But there are a few colleges that run the MBA program for 2 years also.
B-Schools aim to churn out young professionals who are not only promising excellence but also carry the name and dignity of the institution wherever they go. Academic excellence, robust extra-curricular, leadership skills, excellent communication skills and relevant work experience matter a lot.
GMAT is the standard exam for MBA across all countries. A socre above 700 provides you a competitive chance for the top 50 colleges. Lately, the score has shown a dramatic rise with students scoring above 750 out of 800, making the competition more intense.
Three years of relevant work experience is the general requirement. However, in some exceptional cases, relaxation is made and sometimes freshers are admitted.
Due to the competition, your chances would be very slim. Some elite universities like Yale, Harvard and ISB have launched a 2+2 program where you could secure an admission in your college for a two-year later seat. However, the competition still remains very high despite such lucrative programs.
Based on the country, living cost and tuition fee, an MBA can typically cost between 50 lakhs to 1 crore INR.
There are very few merit-based scholarships. Mostly students opt for loans from banks or soft leans from family or other institutions.
Getting a visa is not tough per se. It requires a lot of detailing and advance planning with proper documentation.
Wire transfer is considered the safest and most trusted way to transfer fees.
Essays throw light on who you are and what you are capable of. This makes them pivotal in your admission process. A good essay is a story backed with evidence and a foresighted approach showcasing your ambitions in life and how you wish to achieve them.
An LoR is a written testimony from someone who has either taught you, worked with you or has been associated with you in close professional proximity. LoRs are a source of validation from trusted people about you and your capabilities. A good LoR really plays a very important role in fetching you your desirable course.
Students applying internationally should start the process early. Mostly round 1 begins around December and the entire process consumes six to eight months.
The US curriculum permits flexibility and customization as per the learning requirements of the student. The education system is world class, the faculty is rich and resourceful and environment is conducive to practical learning and growth. The liberal arts education allows you to choose major after a few years of study. The US system also provides opportunities in terms of internships and part-time work that equips the student with real time knowledge that extends beyond the theory.
UK, Singapore, Canada and Continental Europe
Yes there are two types of aids available. They are usually known as need based and merit based scholarships.
A dip in scores in Class XI is quite common in the Indian system of education. Colleges usually look comprehensively at your scores from Class IX onwards.
Essays throw light on who you are and what you are capable of. This makes them pivotal in your admission process. A good essay is a story backed with evidence and a foresighted approach showcasing your ambitions in life and how you wish to achieve them.
An LoR is a written testimony from someone who has either taught you, worked with you or has been associated with you in close professional proximity. LoRs are a source of validation from trusted people about you and your capabilities. A good LoR really plays a very important role in fetching you your desirable course.
In short, both essays and LoRs are extremely crucial for getting admission into the best colleges.
YEA has a very extensive short-listing process. Depending on the profile, the list of colleges is divided into Reach, Target and Dream colleges. We then counsel the students and parents so that they make their decision based on very intensive discussions.
The most appropriate time to apply is October. Mostly all the good universities open their early applications in October. The regular ones continue in December and January.
The universities in US need the SATs/ACTs mostly. There is a mandatory English Language test that all the countries require. It is called IELTS or TOEFL. IELTS is generally preferred in the UK.
Now coming to what is a good SAT or ACT score. A good SAT score can be 1200 (based on the new scale of total 1600 points). It puts you in the top 25% of students. An average SAT score would be a 1000. Anything below a 900 is considered as poor. Similarly, for ACT, above 24 is considered as a good score. 20 is average and below 16 is poor.
A unique standout factor is something most of the universities look out for. This Unique Selling Point must be showcased very well in your essays and LoRs. Moreover, a holistic profile with emphasis on extra curricular, leadership skills and social service is very important.
There are some universities (like UK and Singapore) where the college major is fixed. However, in USA, the course selection is flexible. Liberal arts colleges are the most flexible in terms of letting students choose their major once they are admitted.
YEA walks you through the entire application process, right from helping you write your resume, to applying for scholarships and filling out your visa form.
‘Profile building’ refers to activities undertaken to raise awareness of your expertise, skills, achievements and involvements. Through our Intensive Counselling program, we help you plan projects and internships designed to strengthen your resume. These also give you interesting perspectives to talk about in your essays and interviews.
No we do not guarantee sure shot selections. However, what we do promise is the best possible manner in which you can file your applications. Our trend for the last three years has not disappointed any student. They all managed to get into their desired courses and universities.
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