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MBA Abroad: 10 Mistakes To Be Avoided in MBA Application Forms

Written by  Rachit Agrawal, MBA

Published on Sun, December 24, 2017 10:31 AM   Updated on Mon, December 16, 2019 6:41 AM   6 mins read

Common Mistakes to Avoid in MBA Application Forms


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Filling an application form is not an uphill task yet every application has its own regularities and standards which the applicants are supposed to follow. MBA application forms also require the applicants to complete them without any mistakes. Read here about the best universities for MBA in the USA. Most of the time, students are very conscious about the guidelines but still they make mistakes that are very common. It is usually said that a war is lost by the little things rather than the big ones so the students should focus on the fact that they should not be making the mistakes while filling the application forms.
Even if the students are conscious and they make sure that they are not going to make any type of mistake in the application form, there is still something makes the form to be rejected. If you are looking for the best way to complete the application form without any mistakes, then we have got this post for you.

 

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MBA Application Form and Mistakes To Avoid

These are some of the common mistakes which the students make while completing their MBA application forms:

Target to have money

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This is the biggest mistake which the student shouldn’t make at any cost. It is an obvious thing that the main purpose of studies is to achieve a glorious and comfortable future but sometimes we are expected have other purposes in life as well. When it comes to MBA applications, we must take care that we have to convince the business school about our skills rather than our desires and personal goals. So, in simple words, what you need to do is  to make your first impression positive because it is the last impression but make your second impression attractive because it is the everlasting impression.

Not an exact career plan

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If are going to fill MBA application form, make sure that you have a certain career plan. You should never think that you will seek and explore the opportunities during your first year of MBA. This is what makes you lose if you seek for exceptional chances of the best future. Regulate your target on a particular point and go ahead.

Only study but no extracurricular activities

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Are you a bookworm? If you want to apply for MBA programs, the application will be telling you the importance of extracurricular activities. So, you need to add some extras to your academics and mention the achievements in your application form.

Less interview preparation

 

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The admission interview schedules are not like the job interviews and they are quite difficult but most of the time you may seem not to seriously prepare for the admission interview. If you are ignoring the grave contents of admission interviews, you may be led towards the rejection.

The selection of a good choice

 

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Before applying for any business school, you should go through the whole data of the particular. You should emphasize the placement history of the school and prefer to go for that one which had been guaranteed for more opportunities than one or two.

The ranking of study schedule

This is the most important thing to remember that you should always get into the institution which has been ranked for the best study schedule. If you are not going in such a business administration program, what your application would be supposed, you know better.

Be prepare for the visions of career planner

 

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You are supposed not to change your career plans in the application and during the interview. This means that you may show your career plan determined and rigid. Also, make the interviewers convince that your career plan is not dynamic and affected by any atmosphere. This will lead you on the positive direction of admission.

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Perfect recommendation

 

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This is what makes your chances high to get into a business school. Basically, your academics are supposed as the basic criterion yet still you need such recommender who may side you on your strengths. All you need is to facilitate your personality professional and if you have a recommender who can make them believe the same, you will increase your chances of getting accepted. Read here about the mistakes to avoid in a letter of recommendation.

Get unique and creative each and every occasion

 

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If you are applying for MBA programs in many business schools, do not copy and paste the content from internet sources. You must exhibit creativity in all the applications so that you can have a positive impact on the admissions committee.

Presenting oneself as a not so professional person

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The student should emphasize himself as a professional individual. The mistake is that you want to impress them by telling business as your passion but presenting yourself as a professional is going to help you out to find an acceptance letter. You do not need you shape you as a business buddy but simply tell them those things which gave you a particular shape. These contents may be your professional experiences along with your academics. Don’t forget to make an impression on the service phase rather than the earning genre.

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These are the points to be kept in your mind whenever you are going to apply for MBA programs. A proper application form is the first step in getting into a good business school  If you want to add anything to the list, you are always free to share your views in the comments. We are looking forward to your suggestions and feedback. Do mention as well.

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Rachit Agrawal

Author • MBA • 20 Years

Rachit believes in the power of education and has studied from the top institutes of IIIT Allahabad, IIM Calcutta, and Francois Rabelias in France. He has worked as Software Developer with Microsoft and Adobe. Post his MBA, he worked with the world's # 1 consulting firm, The Boston Consulting Group across multiple geographies US, South-East Asia and Europe.

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