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SAI application
Posted by - Mugdha PANSARE - on 15 December 2021 - 11:36pm
Hi, I am planning for MIM for fall 2022, could someone please guide me how to fill the SAI application for the five schools? Thanks in advance!
Posted by - thomas.graf - on 24 September 2019 - 3:42pm
Hello,
we don't evaluate profiles. But we provide information on how you can evaluate your profile yourself.
(1) In the survey The MIM - Entry requirements for the Master in Management you learn about the admissions criteria that 53 international MIM programs apply to select their students.
(2) In the eBook Business Masters - How you find the best Master in Management or MBA we provide a step-by-step procedure on finding out, which school and program best fits your profile.
Best wishes,
ThomasBy Thomas Graf
Author of the MIM eBookPosted by - Supriya Shekhawat - on 24 September 2019 - 8:27am
Hey!
I actually have a query regarding my chances to be selected via SAI application.I am a recent graduate in Bachelor of Management studies with a CGPA 9.42/10
I have been part of Rotaract club as director and general body member for 2 years
I am also a volunteer at UNO online volunteering since 3-4 months
I was also part of cultural activities and sports during my graduation.
I will be working from NOVEMBER so I will hav a work experience of almost nine months before the term starts
I have cleared my Mandarin language level -1 with around 82%
And have won a few prizes in debate and business plan and even for public speaking!I will be applying for the program by CAT 2019 scores. I am looking forward to get around 80-95%ile
Do I have a chance to get into HEC Paris or ESCP?
Posted by - thomas.graf - on 22 May 2019 - 12:34am
Hi there,
the best way to answer your question is by making yourself familiar with the schools' entry requirements. You find an overview of 53 MIM programs worldwide in my eBook The MIM - Entry Requirements for the Master in Management.
Best wishes,
ThomasBy Thomas Graf
Author of the MIM eBookPosted by - Rishab Sharma - on 21 May 2019 - 5:18pm
Hello, my name is rishabh Sharma I am a mechanical engineer with 66 % ,3 months experience.
With a high GMAT what are my chances of getting selected in top 10 mim b-schoolPosted by - thomas.graf - on 28 January 2019 - 12:37pm
Hello,
usually both is possible and for MBA candidates, I always recommend providing a recommendation from a business person.
In your case, however, I would provide one recommendation from the business world and one from your professor. Why? Because the academic recommendation expresses your academic capabilities and seems to be important here. And the business recommendation reflects your professional career - if you ignore it, you would miss the opportunity to present this side of your experience.
Best wishes,
ThomasBy Thomas Graf
Author of the MIM eBookPosted by - Pranay - on 27 January 2019 - 10:42am
Hi
I am having a query with regards to recommendation letter for SAI program masters in management. It says that academic references are preferred. But since I am applyting with a work-ex of 1.5 years will it be better to have recommendation of my manager or my professors. Please let me know.
Posted by - rahul Singh - on 23 November 2018 - 9:43am
how to apply through SAI for MIM in 5 Bschools provided by SAI applications? Please provide the procedure one should follow on their application website.
Posted by - thomas.graf - on 6 November 2018 - 4:27pm
Hi there,
in my my survey "The MIM - Entry Requirements for the Master in Management", you find the detailed and original admissions criteria of 53 Master in Management programs, and particularly the GMAT section.
This will answer your question.
Best regards,
ThomasBy Thomas Graf
Owner MIM Compass
Author of the MIM eBookPosted by - Saloni Singh - on 4 November 2018 - 10:00am
Hello,
I am planning to apply for MiM through SAI. I have very recently graduated as an Electronics and Communication Engineer and with a minor degree in Mathematics. I have no work experience as of now, although I'll soon be taking up an internship as a financial analyst. I wish to apply for the upcoming fall semester. My CGPA is 7.51/10.
1 backlog in the first sem, it is cleared now
Final year thesis in the field of Engineering Management
10th-9.4/10 12th- 92%
I have appeared for the GRE and received a score of 313 with 151 in verbal, 162 in quant and 4 in AWA. I want to know if only the GMAT is required or even GRE scores work as well. I might retake GRE if need be. I'll soon be appearing for the TOEFL and I am expecting to get a score of 100+
What are my chances?? How eligible am I?Posted by - thomas.graf - on 6 August 2018 - 10:00am
Hi there,
to understand the detailed entry requirements of top business schools and their Masters in Management (MIM), please have a look into my survey "The MIM - Entry Requirements for the Master in Management".
This survey interviewed 54 business schools regarding their selection criteria for (1) the formal applications of candidates and (2) the interview as well as which criterion is the most important.
Best regards,
ThomasBy Thomas Graf
Owner MIM Compass
Author of the MIM eBookPosted by - Raj Bafna - on 28 July 2018 - 7:07pm
Profile evaluation:
GPA 6.1/10 ( 8 backlogs in 1st year) in Industrial & Production from Manipal Institute of Technology
GRE 328, AWA: 4.5
TOEFL: 108
2 Internships at L&T, SKF. Creating a positive impact on the work cycle.
1 International Research Paper at IJMPE.
2 good projects and average extracurriculars.
3 good recommendations from professors and employers.
1 Rotaract Community service certificate with huge impacts.
Interested in pursuing MEM OR MIM
Which universities to look for in the US and Europe? Not being ambitious.Posted by - thomas.graf - on 14 May 2018 - 9:42am
Hi there,
in the eBook "The MIM - Entry Requirements for the Master in Management" you find the detailed information about what HEC Paris really expects (including their most important criterion, their second most important criterion etc.).
Best regards,
ThomasPosted by - Raghu - on 12 May 2018 - 5:49pm
Hello there,
I got graduation degree from Tier-1 college of India with CGPA 9.1 out of 10 and also have one plus year work experience. I haven't given GMAT and IELTS yet. What are the chances of me to get in to HEC, if my GMAT score is above 700?
Posted by - thomas.graf - on 22 March 2018 - 11:24am
Hi there,
as for your first question - which programs are great for me - you can look (1) at the requirements and (2) at the fit between your goals and the career offers from the school/program.
As for (1), I recommend you to read my survey among 55 MIM programs worldwide: "The MIM - Entry Requirements for the Master in Management".
As for (2), I recommend you to follow my instructions on "career goal analysis" and "program/school analysis" in my eBook "Business Masters: How you find the best Master in Management orMBA".
https://www.mim-compass.com/ebooks
Best regards,
ThomasBy Thomas Graf
Owner MIM Compass
Author of the MIM eBookPosted by - Aryan Bhardwaj - on 22 March 2018 - 5:33am
Hi Thomas!
I hope you are doing good.
I have a small query.
Please have a look at my profile:
BA honors German - 7.25/10
French A2 [CEFR]
IELTS - 7.5
Gmat yet to write, expecting 650+Which MIM would be great for me? I am really confused.
And one more thing it is really hard to secure job in Spain after graduation? I am interested in Master in International Management offered by ESADE, but not sure about job scenario. Can one work in other European country after graduating from some institute like ESADE or IE in Spain.
Thank You!
Posted by - thomas.graf - on 2 February 2018 - 9:43am
Hi there,
I understand your question and your need for guidance. But have you done your homework already?
(1) Read "Business Masters: How you find the best Master in Management or MBA"
(2) Read "The MIM - Entry Requirements for the Master in Management"You find both guides at www.mim-compass.com/ebooks
I dedicated a lot of time to write the first book and I dedicated a lot of time to conduct the survey for the second. So, I strongly recommend everyone to invest a bit of time in working through both of them as this will answer many of your questions - and give you a plan of conduct at the same time.
Best regards,
ThomasBy Thomas Graf
Owner MIM Compass
Author of the MIM eBookPosted by - Narendra Hampole - on 31 January 2018 - 10:20am
Hey Thomas,
I hope you are doing fine.
I'm having this dilemma on whether to apply for these 5 business schools through SAI or not.
I know these are highly reputed colleges especially ESCP and HEC and the chances of acceptance is low.
But in my case, I have thought of applying for some UK universities also. Would this be feasible?
I mean, I'll get through any university in UK, but still, I'm keeping my hopes high. Because I really want to get into HEC. I can even opt for dual degree, If I'm eligible to apply. So please help me out, my academics scores are like this:
10th: 10/10 GPA. 12th: 84%.
Bachelor of Engineering(civil): 7.71/10. (2017 output).
No gap in education till now.
I'm 22 years of age.
I have 2 internships of 3 months each. One in civil and the other in Management.
I have organised various events in college and was an active member and co-ordinator of 3 standard clubs in college. I have booked IELTS on Feb 10th. I haven't booked GRE yet. Please suggest me within what date I'll have to take up GRE. I have LOR and SOP and all other documents ready. I'm also in need of Scholarship. And lastly, I'm looking for MSc in Management (or) MSc in International Business. So, Keeping all these data in mind, I need your best and apt suggestion as early as possible because I'm running out of time. Thanks in advance.Posted by - aviral1024 - on 9 January 2014 - 3:22pm
Hi Thomas
I'm applying to all the 5 schools covered in the SAI application. I had initially planned to meet the spring session deadline but now i'm having second thoughts. The reason for this is that i have a low graduation gpa of 5.73/10 and i thought i could compensate it to some extent by getting a good gmat score. But i've only got a 630 on the gmat which i'm sure is not a kick ass reason for the schools to select me.
Now i'm thinking of writing the gmat again because i know i'm capable of crossing the 700s. But then i'll have to apply in the spring session of SAI and i'm not sure how it would fair for me since the number of applications and the competition would be relatively higher.What do you suggest i should do? Stick with the 630 score and apply now or improve the gmat score and apply in the next session ?
ThankYou
AviralPosted by - Thomas Graf - on 13 January 2014 - 12:39pm
Hi there,
I would definitely not drop the idea. Just because your chances at some very selective schools such as HEC may be low, (1) I would still try it provided that you know for sure that and why you want to study there and (2) I would definitely apply at other schools you are interested in, particularly if you are open to schools at a bit lower ranking positions.
There are schools even in the top-ten ranking, e.g., IE Business School, that claim for themselves to have a rather "holistic" approach such that they do not only look at academic grades. Instead, they take also into account the person's motivation, the essays, and non-academic experience that the applicant built up in his or her life. There are more schools, but if you are interested in IE specifically, I recommend sending an email to Nita Swinsick and asking her about whether she would recommend you to apply.
Also, a GMAT of 630 is not bad at all for many schools - for EDHEC, for instance. If you are interested in this school, you can receive a personal feedback from Maureen Byrne form EDHEC - just send her your cv. Send your cv first to me (info at mim-compass dot com) and will forward it to her. EADA is another school that may accept your application after having screened your full profile.
Hence, I would clarify first (if not done yet) which schools are potentially interesting for you. You mentioned the top-25 in the FT MIM Ranking. Ok, but not all of them accept people with a non-business background. So, without such a background take only the schools with the label "Pre-experience: no academic background in business or economics required" in our Ranking list. If you, i fact, have a business background, choose only thjos programs with "Pre-experience: academic background in business or economics".
Then, make a list of some schools in the top-ten that you are very interested in; second, make a list among the schools from 11-20, and finally from 21-25. Finally, I would apply schools in all three lists - but only those where you really want to study. So, make sure to collect information in advance and talk to alumni.
As for things you can do to improve your cv. First, I am confident that you can get admission at some of thee schools mentioned above right now. If you want to improve your chances, however, yes a higher GMAT score would be helpful. Also, make sure that you write very good essays (the goal here is that you demonstrate your ability to discuss a topic critically, that is from from different angles and come to a conclusion; or that you explain your career goals very well); and if you can do a qualified internship at a company, that would be helpful too.
Best wishes
Thomasby Thomas Graf
Posted by - Thomas Graf - on 14 January 2014 - 12:50am
At EM Lyon you can apply as well. Check out Rebecca's answer. And feel free to contact her directly.
Best wishes
Thomas
Posted by - aviral1024 - on 10 January 2014 - 9:53pm
hi Thomas
Thank you for the prompt reply and i really appreciate the honesty.
I have a query. I have researched about the programs just the way you tell us to in your posts..contacted the admissions office , screened their websites etc. And most of the programs that satisfy my requirements happen to be the ones offered by the colleges like IE Spain , ESCP europe , Stockholm and few other schools that are listed in the top 25 in the ft rankings.
Now i understand that with a gpa as low as mine , as you had rightly stated my chances are massively reduced. But aren't there any controllable factors that i can bank upon to improve my chances for atleast getting an interview call from these dream colleges.
Or should i lower down my expectations and drop the idea
ThankYou
AviralPosted by - Thomas Graf - on 10 January 2014 - 6:24pm
Hi Aviral,
you mean the following schools, right?
AUDENCIA Nantes
EMLYON Business School
ESCP Europe
HEC Paris
SKEMA Business SchoolI am afraid that your GPA strongly reduces your chances of becoming accepted at these schools, and a higher GMAT score may hardly compensate for this. Particularly with respect to ESCP and HEC, I don't see much of a chance since these schools are in the Top-5 of the FT MIM Ranking and focus strongly on academic excellence.
EM Lyon, moreover, is on position 11, Skema on 29, and Audencia on 31. Of course, you cannot directly refer from each individual ranking position to the academic requirements - but the tendency is that the higher the ranking position, the more selective the school, and the less chances to compensate this with the GMAT.
Still, I think your ambition to achieve a higher GMAT score make sense to me and may increase your chances at least at some of these 5 schools.
Best wishes
ThomasBy Thomas Graf
