Admssion at IE

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Posted Jul 09, 2011 14:20

I would like to start by thanking anyone that would post and help me out with my questions on admission to IE IMBA program.

First of all I would like to know my chances of admission. I graduated from University of Pittsburgh in USA with a GPA of 3.24 and have almost 2 years of experience as an Investment Analyst.

Second, I have seen that the school requires three essays. I have no idea what kind of essays I should right. Is it about me? My career? Do they give me topics? Whats the length of these essays?

As for the recommendation letters, Should I direct them to school? To me? Or to whom it may concern?

Third, what's better to take: GMAT or IE admission test? What are my chance of getting a good score from the first try? Is there anyway to study for the IE admission test?

I am planning to start in Oct/Nov 2012. Would you say that I have plenty of time? When should the red flag be raised in terms of application readiness?

I apologize if I have made it a long story. I would really appreciate your help.

Hasan

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Duncan

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Posted Jul 09, 2011 20:11

Why do you think you are a good fit for this school? On average, students there have 5.5 years of work experience (according the placement report http://www.imba.ie.edu/pdf/IE_International_MBA_Placement_Report.PDF ). 80% are from Europe or Latin American. You are unsure about the essays you should "right" for your "Admssion" (you mean write, of course, and Admission), so you haven't looked at the application. I think you need to research this and other schools a bit better and, since the IE application is online, get into the habit of checking your spelling.

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Evan2007

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Posted Jul 11, 2011 17:08

I have seen that the school requires three essays. I have no idea what kind of essays I should right. Is it about me? My career? Do they give me topics? Whats the length of these essays?

Agree with Duncan. Have a look at the essay questions and ANSWER THEIR QUESTION. I mean, don't use a stock answer that you're also using for other MBA applications. But usually those essays want you to tell them - directly or indirectly - why you're a good fit for an MBA and the school.

As for the recommendation letters, Should I direct them to school? To me? Or to whom it may concern?

Yeah, just follow their directions here. They'll either want the person writing the letters to send them straight to the school, or via the applicant in sealed/signed envelopes.

Third, what's better to take: GMAT or IE admission test? What are my chance of getting a good score from the first try? Is there anyway to study for the IE admission test?

You shouldn't wing the GMAT. But I'm not sure about the IE test. I'm sure there's a discussion about this elsewhere on the site.

Good luck.

<blockquote>I have seen that the school requires three essays. I have no idea what kind of essays I should right. Is it about me? My career? Do they give me topics? Whats the length of these essays?</blockquote>

Agree with Duncan. Have a look at the essay questions and ANSWER THEIR QUESTION. I mean, don't use a stock answer that you're also using for other MBA applications. But usually those essays want you to tell them - directly or indirectly - why you're a good fit for an MBA and the school.

<blockquote>As for the recommendation letters, Should I direct them to school? To me? Or to whom it may concern?</blockquote>

Yeah, just follow their directions here. They'll either want the person writing the letters to send them straight to the school, or via the applicant in sealed/signed envelopes.

<blockquote>Third, what's better to take: GMAT or IE admission test? What are my chance of getting a good score from the first try? Is there anyway to study for the IE admission test?</blockquote>

You shouldn't wing the GMAT. But I'm not sure about the IE test. I'm sure there's a discussion about this elsewhere on the site.

Good luck.

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HasanH

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Posted Jul 12, 2011 12:11

Thanks a lot Duncan, Evan.

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