MBA/PGDM

MBA is one of the most sought-after postgraduate programs offered by the Imperial College Business School. Getting into the university for this flagship course is extremely competitive, but not impossible. Listed below are the entry requirements for Imperial College London MBA:

Academic Requirement: International equivalent of a UK 2.1 Honors degree, or a 1st Class degree (for Indian students).

Work Experience: At least three years of work experience in a managerial role. Experience can be from any industry, including the public sector, charitable organizations, or the arts.

English Language Proficiency: All applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate proof of proficiency in English by securing ONE of the following:

• IELTS: Overall score of 7.0 (with no less than of 6.5 in each band)
• GMAT: iBT: Overall score of 100 (with minimum 22 in each component)
• Duolingo English Test: Overall score of 125 (with minimum 115 in each sub-section)

GMAT/GRE Scores: Applicants must submit a valid GMAT/GRE score, obtaining the following minimum scores required:

• GMAT: Overall score of 600
• GMAT (Focus Edition): At least 555
• GRE: At least 156 in the verbal, and 158 in the quantitative sections

References: One professional reference is required. Candidates must share referee's email address or upload completed referee reports.

Essays: Essays play an impactful role in the candidate's application and helps them stand-out among the pool of applicants. With the help of their essay, an applicant must be able to answer the following questions:

• How do you expect the MBA programme to impact your career in both the short term and long term? (500 words)
• Why do you want to study at Imperial College Business School and how will you contribute to the Imperial College community? (500 words)
• Imperial's values are Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation, and Excellence. Describe a time where you embodied one, or more, of these values and explain the impact it had. (500 words)

Stanford University values the diversity of experience in their student body and welcomes applications from college seniors and recent graduates, as well as those with all levels of work experience. Hence, work experience is not a mandate for admissions to Stanford MBA.
If a candidate has prior experience, they must submit details of the same. However, note that the AdCom focuses on the impact a candidate had in their workplace, instead of the name or stature of the organisation they have worked in. With the help of their professional experience, an applicant must be able to answer the following questions:

• How have you made the most of your professional opportunities?
• Are you cultivating your leadership and team skills?
• What impact are you making?

MBA is one of the most sought-after postgraduate programs offered by the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Getting into the university for this flagship course is extremely competitive, but not impossible. Listed below are the entry requirements for Stanford MBA:

Educational Requirements

• Academic: All undergraduate and graduate institutions attending/have attended after high school (postsecondary school), academic degree (s) pursued, received, and/or in progress, and GMAT point average (GPA).
• Language Requirements: Applicants must secure 100 in TOEFL iBT / Overall IELTS score of 7.0 / Overall score of 68 in PTE Academic.
• Test Scores: Stanford accepts accept test scores for the official online versions of the GMAT and GRE exams and students must submit their scores while applying.

Note: For Indian students, the two-year master's degree following the three-year bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

Personal Information, Activities, and Awards

• Personal Information: Applicants will have to fill in their personal details, such as date of birth, citizenship, and family information.
• Activities and Interests: If the candidate has participated in athletic, charitable, civic, community, company-sponsored, or professional activities, they must include examples of the same.
• Awards and Honors: Students must list all their accomplishments for which you've received recognition. Also, they can share academic, civic, professional, and other accolades.

Professional Experience

Work experience is not a mandate for admissions to Stanford MBA. If the candidate has prior experience, they must submit details of the same. However, note that the AdCom focuses on the impact a candidate had in their workplace, instead of the name or stature of the organisation they have worked in.

• Business Resume: Applicants must submit a one-page resume. Unless a candidate has over 10 years of experience, the resume must not exceed the one-page limit.

Letters of Recommendation and Essays

• LOR: Stanford requires require two letters of recommendation - one from current direct supervisor at work and the other from another supervisor.
• Essay: Candidates must submit two personal essays, with a combined word-limit of 1,000 words. Topics for these essays are: 1) What matters most to you, and why? 2) Why Stanford?

Application Fee/Fee Waiver

• Candidates must either pay USD 275 (INR 23.5 K) or apply for a fee waiver.

Optional Short Answer Question

• Here, applicants can talk about who they are and how they think Stanford will help them achieve their aspirations.

MBA is one of the most sought-after postgraduate programs offered by the business school of Princeton University. Getting into the university for this flagship course is extremely competitive, but not impossible. Listed below are the entry requirements for Princeton MBA:

• Academic Transcripts: Applicants must upload transcripts of all the colleges and universities attended.
• Letters of Recommendation: Candidates must submit recommendation letters from faculty members and others well acquainted with their work.
• Academic Statement of Purpose: In their SOP, applicants must highlight their future plans, past experience, and goals.
• Personal Statement: Students can highlight their personal experiences and journey and how they led the candidate to Princeton MBA.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae: In their resume, candidates must demonstrate their experience including employment, community service, education, honors, and activities.
• TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic Scores: All applicants whose native language isn't English must submit their English language proficiency exam scores.
• Writing Sample: Applicants can submit their writing skills, if required, with a sample aligned with the expectations of their field.