Dinged Everywhere? Don’t give up – Here’s what you can do - Top MBA Admission Consultants and MBA Abroad Counselling in Mumbai
Dinged Everywhere? Don’t give up – Here’s what you can do
Okay, so it seems the worst has happened. After a long and arduous application process, despite all your hard work, you didn’t get accepted to a single MBA program where you applied.
We realise this is disappointing, even demoralising, as you struggle to understand why this happened, what you should do and whether you should reapply. Our advice to the applicants who approach us for help is to take some time off and gain some perspective to make informed decisions.
What went wrong
Figuring out where the application went amiss is the first step in this process. Start by taking an objective and thorough look at your application materials. Or, if you don’t feel like you are really able to look at them dispassionately, ask a friend to take a look, or work with a consultant who can conduct a ‘Ding Analysis’ – a detailed review of your MBA application materials. Some schools offer feedback on applications, so if this is an option from any the programs where you applied, then by all means take advantage of it!
There are many reasons why an applicant may have been unsuccessful – completing the application at the last minute, lack of maturity, poor communications and inter-personal skills, unrealistic expectations and lack of fit are often among the culprits.
In some instances, there is dissonance between your background, your goals and your application material. An analysis of your materials can lead you to the startling discovery that you don’t actually need an MBA . One of the strongest indicators of this is your goals statement. If your goals are easily attainable without an MBA, or it appears that way from your application, you will need to think long and hard about whether business school is critical for your career path. If you conclude that it is, then you need to work on reframing your goals statement to reflect this in a convincing way.
On the other hand, your application might reveal that you you will be better served by pursuing a different type of graduate program to enhance your skills or knowledge for future professional development.. If your background, goals and application material was focused on education and social sector impact, a degree in education or public policy might be a better fit. If your interest is in statistical modelling and data driven decision making then it might be better for you to consider a masters in business analytics.
New perspective, new strategy
If, after looking at all of your materials and evaluating your goals again, you decide that reapplying to MBA programs is the right next step, it is important to plan and prepare, keeping in mind a few factors that are crucial for improving your chances of success. These include…
So if you’ve decided that you really do need an MBA and you are willing to go through the application process again, make sure that this time you really set yourself up for success. For more unique insights on reapplication to business school or for a ding analysis, get in touch with us to see how we can help.
Office Address-:
The Red Pen
Nirlon House, Unit No. 10, 1st Floor, 254-B Doctor Annie Besant Road, Hanuman Nagar, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400030
Email us- contact@theredpen.in
Call us - +91 9820491179 or 022 6132 3600
We realise this is disappointing, even demoralising, as you struggle to understand why this happened, what you should do and whether you should reapply. Our advice to the applicants who approach us for help is to take some time off and gain some perspective to make informed decisions.
What went wrong
Figuring out where the application went amiss is the first step in this process. Start by taking an objective and thorough look at your application materials. Or, if you don’t feel like you are really able to look at them dispassionately, ask a friend to take a look, or work with a consultant who can conduct a ‘Ding Analysis’ – a detailed review of your MBA application materials. Some schools offer feedback on applications, so if this is an option from any the programs where you applied, then by all means take advantage of it!
There are many reasons why an applicant may have been unsuccessful – completing the application at the last minute, lack of maturity, poor communications and inter-personal skills, unrealistic expectations and lack of fit are often among the culprits.
In some instances, there is dissonance between your background, your goals and your application material. An analysis of your materials can lead you to the startling discovery that you don’t actually need an MBA . One of the strongest indicators of this is your goals statement. If your goals are easily attainable without an MBA, or it appears that way from your application, you will need to think long and hard about whether business school is critical for your career path. If you conclude that it is, then you need to work on reframing your goals statement to reflect this in a convincing way.
On the other hand, your application might reveal that you you will be better served by pursuing a different type of graduate program to enhance your skills or knowledge for future professional development.. If your background, goals and application material was focused on education and social sector impact, a degree in education or public policy might be a better fit. If your interest is in statistical modelling and data driven decision making then it might be better for you to consider a masters in business analytics.
New perspective, new strategy
If, after looking at all of your materials and evaluating your goals again, you decide that reapplying to MBA programs is the right next step, it is important to plan and prepare, keeping in mind a few factors that are crucial for improving your chances of success. These include…
- Conducting in depth research to get school-specific insights; this will help you determine fit and set realistic expectations. Perhaps in the last round of applications you aimed too high. Adding some more realistic programs might yield different results next time.
- Seeking a new recommender who can speak to any enhanced capabilities and progress.
- Strengthening your profile to help you close any skills gap, increase your knowledge and build your confidence so you can submit fresh applications that are more robust. The way you build strength will, of course, depend on your weaknesses. For example, if you have been a chronic job-hopper, commitment to your job and quality of your performance will be an important criteria to demonstrate in your updated application. Or if you have been in the same organisation and role for several years, consider making a rewarding change. If that isn’t an option, see how you can expand your current role and responsibilities to take on new challenges and leadership opportunities.
So if you’ve decided that you really do need an MBA and you are willing to go through the application process again, make sure that this time you really set yourself up for success. For more unique insights on reapplication to business school or for a ding analysis, get in touch with us to see how we can help.
Office Address-:
The Red Pen
Nirlon House, Unit No. 10, 1st Floor, 254-B Doctor Annie Besant Road, Hanuman Nagar, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400030
Email us- contact@theredpen.in
Call us - +91 9820491179 or 022 6132 3600
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