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Pr epar e f or an M BA While Wor king

Publication: The Economic Times Mumbai;Date: Nov 23, 2012;Section: Career & Business;Page: 8

Five Ways To... Prepare for an MBA While Working

Balancing the demands of work with studying and applying for an MBA
can be taxing. Anumeha Chaturvedi shares a few tips from successful
applicants that could help one cruise along.

Plan in Advance

Professionals looking to do an MBA should start working on it a year ahead, says Chaitanya Kalipatnapu, co-founder of executive
education programme provider Eruditus and Insead alumnus. Research business schools and interact with alumni, he says. 2

Leverage Weekends

Vaibhav Pandey, a management student at ISB and an ex-software engineer, capitalised on his weekends for GMAT studies. It is
equally important to find a support system, he says. 3

Highlight Leadership

Highlight experiences that demonstrate your unique abilities, says Kalipatnapu. Mention instances that show your leadership
potential and list cross-cultural experiences, he adds. 4

Avoid Clichés

“Clichés do not work at all,” says Kalipatnapu. Support your application with strong anecdotes. “Essays should tell your personal
story,” says Pandey. 5

Apply in the First Round

While each B-school has a different admission format, Kalipatnapu says it’s best to apply in the first round. “If schools have a quota
or are focused on diversity, it becomes hard to justify yourself in the second round,” he says.

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