Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Story after GMAT


  • Free Consultation -http://hbsguru.com/freeconsult.html


HBS wants to create Leaders meaning CEOs vs creating CFOs. SO leadership experience is key.

Entrepreneur culture
Chill Baby video Facebook
Outstanding successful people
Extend the walls of traditional ways’
Mission of HBS: Educate leader who make difference to the world
Big plans, dare mighty things
500 cases in 2 years

Habit of Leadership
We recognize - and welcome - leadership that may be expressed in many forms, from college extracurricular activities to academic or business achievements, from personal accomplishments to community commitments. We appreciate leadership on any scale as well, from organizing a classroom to directing a combat squad, from running an independent business to spearheading initiatives at work. In essence, we are looking for evidence of your potential.
Relevant Stories
Analytical Aptitude and Appetite
Harvard Business School is a demanding, fast-paced, and highly-verbal environment. We look for individuals who enjoy lively discussion and debate. Our case and field-based methods of learning depend upon the active participation of prepared students who can assess, analyze, and act upon complex information within often-ambiguous contexts. The MBA Admissions Board will review your prior academic performance, the results of the GMAT or GRE, and, if applicable, TOEFL iBT and/or IELTS, and the nature of your work experience. There is no particular previous course of study required to apply; you must, however, demonstrate the ability to master analytical and quantitative concepts.

Engaged Community Citizenship
So much of our MBA experience - including the case method, section life, and student-organized events - requires the active collaboration of the entire HBS community. That's why we look for students who exhibit the highest ethical standards and respect for others, and can make positive contributions to the MBA Program. The right candidates must be eager to share their experiences, support their colleagues, and teach as well as learn from their peers.  


Questions to ask HBS fraternity
  1. Admission tools they used specific books, website, and videos specifically not to be missed
  2. Harbus unofficial guide to admissions? How good useful?
  3. How do students who sponsor themselves manage to fund their studies? Fulbright opportunities for Indians?
  4. What schools did you apply?
  5. What’s the difference between Harvard, Stanford and Wharton?
  6.  



Monday, February 17, 2014

Second practice Test on March 1st Saturday

Go through MGMAT theory and practice problems. Review answers and monitor mistakes. Complete the book chapter by chapter. After finishing attempt OG 13 problems.

This week

  • MGMAT Verbal Foundations 15 chapters +/GMATCLUB Ultimate Grammar 
  • MGMAT Sentence Correction-  13 chapters
  • OG13 - 140 problems
  • Official Verbal Review - 113 problems

Sunday, February 9, 2014

First Post

At the instance of Manhattan GMAT article starting a new blog just for myself to keep a record of GMAT study plan. Latest GMAT exam date i can take is August 10 i.e. 7 months 2 days from today to be exact. All this exercise only to get into Harvard MBA. 

Aim of this blog 
  1. what you've done
  2. what you've learned (big lessons, such as how do I know when to cut myself off on a problem? and not things like memorize this formula
  3. what you want to review at a later date (again, high level)
Few important things: 
  • Required score 780-800
  • timing is a major factor on the GMAT
  • Maintain data to analysis strength and weakness in terms of content and timing
(GMATprep doesn't give strength weakness analysis and also timing analysis on individual questions- so save them for later)


Evaluating Your Practice Tests
GMAT Study Plan: go from 650 to 700+

http://gmatclub.com/forum/everything-about-the-mba-application-v2-156614.html?fl=menu


Date 2/16/2014
Manhattan Test 1 - 670 score
Areas to study
Weak:Algebra (Exponents, Roots), Number Properties, Word ProblemsCritical ReasoningSentence Correction
Strong:Geometry, FractionsReading Comprehension