Learning consists of knowing the ‘whats’, ‘whys’ and ‘hows’. And when we know them the concept becomes a breeze! It could be learning to cook up a quick meal, driving a car, or mastering a heavy subject like astro physics. MBA hopefuls could apply the same principles to the ever-dreaded Group Discussions (GDs)!
Admissions to B- schools are a three-step process. The first is the written test after which you get a call for group discussions and the final step is the personal interview. We are going to discuss getting past the GD.
A GD is a selection tool used by most MBA schools. It is very competitive and is used to shortlist the mammoth list of MBA hopefuls. It puts you under the microscope for a short while and what you portray could make or break you. Therefore it would do well for the student to be prepared for the GD. Let’s make the GD a breeze!

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For most of us, life is a ride that is full of trying and baffling situations and it’s no wonder that even for bright students who are looking forward to carving out great careers in Business Management, life does not make exceptions. These students too are no strangers to experiences that come as a surprise and leave them perplexed. The Personal Interview (PI) is one such experience, the selection procedure conducted by B-Schools. It is not just the novelty of the experience that an MBA aspirant finds tough to cope. The fact is that the PI conducted by the B-School panelists is geared to test the personality of the individual student. He needs to be prepared with all the right kind of communication that will help him make a positive impression on the panelists. Here we will equip you with the required know-how.

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While soliciting admission to an international B-School, an important process through which an application of an aspirant goes is, the presenting of the Admission Essay where the bonafides of the aspirant are presented from his point of view to the particular B-School.
So what precisely is this Admission Essay and how does one write it in an impressive manner? The basic intention of writing this essay is to convince the admission committee of why a particular candidate deserves to be admitted to the school. In short, why he/she needs to pursue an MBA, especially at this point of time in his life and how the programme is in keeping with the long-term and short-term goals of his life.
It is also necessary for the admission committee to know if the potential candidate will have something special and creative to contribute to the management programme that he wishes to take up.
Let’s see how most international schools perceive these essays.

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There is a traditional Sanskrit verse that tells you about the way in which a fact should be represented. It says – “Satyam Bruyat, Priyam Bruyat , Na Bruyat Satyam apriyam’’ —`Speak the truth and say it in a pleasant manner. Do not tell the truth that is unpleasant.’ As is true of most ancient verses, this one is also timeless and speaks volumes about how one should go about achieving success, thus speaking about what the true nature of the imperishable is.

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