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Doubts students face during MBA application and how to overcome them Everyone has a phobia for certain things, whether it be heights or public speaking or tight spaces. And as the list of phobia people possess keeps increasing, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the MBA application process strikes fear in the hearts of some people. MBA applications stir a myriad of emotions from insecurities concerning your compatibility with the program to questions about how qualified you are for the program and even the costs. While reading through this article, you will have access to more reasons why prospective MBA students are in a constant state of fear and how they can begin getting rid of them.
1. Am I good enough for a top MBA program? Majority of MBA applicants believe that they are not qualified enough for the program they are applying for. But the truth is students won’t ever apply, if the goal of admission is unachievable. So that fear Is unwarranted, and a piece of advice would be not to be too critical of yourself. Evaluate yourself based on your achievements. For instance, your GMAT scores, for a part-time applicant, your score should be around 640-740, and for a full-time applicant, it should be around 690-750. But even if you don’t fall within this range, the test could always be retaken, so there’s no need to fret. Also, put in mind that your acceptance depends on a range of factors (like your character, experiences and qualifications) other than your test scores.
2. Is my quantitative profile strong enough? Top business schools won’t delay in shaking up your quantitative reasoning. In fact, during the first year of an MBA program in business schools, the curriculum would consist of courses like Economics for business & decision making, financial accounting, macroeconomics, and Data & decisions. Brush-up your skills. At times fears that you might not have a strong enough background or be able to contribute in discussions or even be able to assimilate the course material may be valid. But with a little bit of rigorous preparation and substantial concentration, you could leave those fears in the dust. If you intend on applying to a top business school, it’ll help if you learn by utilising online education courses from sites like Khan Academy, Lynda or Coursera. LSBR.UK
