Do you, like many others, aspire to get enrolled into a B grade management school? Do you dream of climbing the corporate ladder and getting placed in a managerial position of a leading company? So what are you waiting for? Go grab your dreams. The sky is the limit!
Among the various management colleges, the MBA ones are the most sought after among the fresh graduates. So, what are the things that a student needs to have prior knowledge of before getting admission in a business management college? Read on to find out.
- Give your decision of attending business school a thorough thought
Attending a business school is not a piece of cake. Pursuing an MBA in a competitive college is tough. As this degree can bring in impressive salaries, job titles etc, competition is high. You have to work really hard in order to get enrolled in a B grade business school. So only proceed with this dream after thinking about it thoroughly.
- Preparing for the entrance exams
As soon as you decide to pursue an MBA, you should start preparing or the various entrance tests. The different examinations are- GMAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT. Out of these, CMAT and CAT are the most popular. Though you have various alternatives of CAT, if you want to get into one of the IIM’s, CAT is the only option. Work hard and stay focused in order to enhance your chances of cracking the CAT exam. Solve as many previous exam papers as possible.
- Knowing about the various colleges
After the results of the entrance examination are out, start identifying the best colleges according to your percentile/ cut off. Usually, some of the IIMs place considerable emphasis on your past academic records(X, XII, and graduation) as well as the CAT scores. Although the selection of each IIM varies from each other, if you have an overall percentile of 90 and a sectional percentile of 80, you can expect a call from the IIMs. The top five IIMs in India are- IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, and IIM Indore.
- Gathering and filling out the application forms
Fill out the application form carefully and diligently as it is the first step of getting into your dream college. Go through the sections of the forms carefully. A well-written form will enhance your possibility of getting into your dream college. The form has various sections- academic details, personal and contact details, achievements of any form( be it in sports, cultural activities, volunteering, languages etc.), any kind of work experience, college essays(required for communicating our ideas and outlook.
- Get an idea about the location of the colleges you are applying to
Make sure to have an idea of the locations of the colleges you are applying to. If you are applying outside your native, arrange for accommodations near your college. Otherwise, it’s too hassle to commute long distance regularly.
- Know about the placement cells of the colleges
Before applying to different colleges, get an idea of their placement records either from your seniors or Google it. Usually, management institutes with a 100 percent placement record are very much sought after, but it’s a bit difficult to get into them.
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