Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose

Welcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. In today’s episode, I will share one very important exercise that will make your post-MBA goals believable. I have shared this tip in F1GMAT’s Columbia MBA Essay guide. Many times, applicants trying to be contrarian share their post-MBA goal where the industry or the function is unique. They think that by doing so, the Business School will pay attention.Don’t use this strategy.

Welcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. In today’s episode, I have 4 tips for Entrepreneurs planning to target M7 MBA programs.1)  The Milestone

Welcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. In today’s episode, I will share one secret to improve the Tell me About Yourself or Walk me through your resume Interview question.

Welcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. In today’s episode, I will guide you on how to create an inclusive environment narrative for your Columbia PPIL Essay.The biggest challenge when I create narratives for F1GMAT’s Essay Guides is in understanding what could be categorized as inclusive.  Here are two strategies to shortlist relevant experiences:1) Find the Outgroup

Welcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. In today’s episode, I will share how to focus on the one thing that will improve your admission chances to M7 schools by at least 60%. When applicants start their research, they focus on the salary, the network, and the school's culture. But applicants rarely look at how they will add value to each school on the list.This exercise should be your priority before starting the application. 1. Shortlist Achievements From Grade 1 to Grade 12

Welcome to F1GMAT's #askAtulJose series. In today's episode, I have a question from a reader who asks:Q) In your experience, have you noticed any pattern in GMAT or GPA for applicants accepted to top MBA programs?

Crossed the age of 30  – Should you Apply to M7 Schools in 2023-24?Welcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. In today’s episode, I will talk about whether you should apply to M7 schools if you have crossed 30.

Welcome to F1GMAT's #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. In today's episode, I have a question from a reader who asks.Q) Which top MBA program should I consider for a career in Operations Management? I have 4 years of experience with a leading retail company in the US.

Welcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. In today’s episode, I will share a summary of a study we conducted at F1GMAT comparing 2012 vs. 2022 Salary data for the top 100 Business Schools. The ranking is based on the Financial Times Business School rankings.

Welcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. In today’s episode, I will cover a common concern about MBA resumes – Balancing white Space with performance metrics.

Welcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. In this episode, I will cover the essay tips for the Harvard MBA Application - 2024 Entering class and share 5 quick tips to approach the application.The school has continued with the same essay as last year. The question is, “As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA program?”The word limit remains the same at 900 words.Before you start drafting the essays, here are 5 quick tips for your Harvard MBA Application

Welcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. In today’s episode, I will cover 4 winning traits for INSEAD MBA Admissions Interview. The admission interviews at INSEAD are conducted by an Alumnus who might not necessarily be from your background. Typically, the interviews last 40-50 minutes. While giving mock interviews for candidates through F1GMAT’s Mock Interview Service, I noticed 4 winning traits for INSEAD’s accepted candidates.1. Attitude

Welcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. In today’s episode, I will cover what qualifies as an achievement in MBA admissions.1. Professional AchievementsThe initial brainstorming that I do with clients for consulting or essay editing, or resume editing service often involves breaking down the technical solution if the person is from the Technology or Engineering or Finance industry. I also ask questions about the team structure, the power dynamics in the organization, and the market conditions under which these projects were executed.

Welcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. In this episode, I will talk about the ChatGPT craze. A lot of applicants have reached out to me, asking if getting creative support from ChatGPT is a good idea. I think a lot of applicants targeting Master’s or MBA programs miss out on a very important detail.

Welcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. In today’s episode, I will cover how to differentiate yourself from the competition. 1) Emotional Intelligence

Welcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. In today’s episode, I have a question from an MBA applicant who asks:Q) I was fired from my job. Should I apply to top business schools?If you were fired outside the publicly announced layoffs or downsizing in Technology, Management Consulting, or Banking, you need a very different approach. 1) Demonstrating Competence

Welcome to F1GMAT'sF1GMAT's Ask Atul Jose series.  In today's episode, I will share 3 Story Patterns that seem authentic but don't work now.1. The Poverty Narrative

In today’s episode, I have one advice for all applicants targeting the next MBA admission cycle. And this is something that I observed over the past decade. Applicants often ask for an initial profile evaluation and end with one of the two questions – what are my chances, and should I do an MBA?

Welcome to F1GMAT’s Ask Atul Jose series. In today’s episode, I have a question from a reader who is applying for the top 10 MBA programs this year. The question is:Q) I am working in a boutique management consulting firm. Last week, I got an interview invite for one of the Big 4 consulting companies. Is it wise to switch jobs between May and August, considering the Round 1 deadline for top MBA programs is September and Round 2 is January?

Welcome to F1GMAT’s Ask Atul Jose series. I am Atul Jose. In today’s episode, I have a question from a reader who asks:Q) I have a GMAT 750 and applied to M7 schools last year, got dinged in 5 without an interview, waitlisted in 1, and rejected after an interview in one. How should I approach the M7 MBA reapplication process?The rejection pattern reveals something about your application. Since you only got one interview invite from the 7, there is a definite weakness in your narrative, volunteering/extracurricular, or branding that influenced the outcome.