Our MBA admission counselors work with applicants to assist with the mid-career change and their reason to apply for business school in the US.
Our MBA admissions team helps applicants apply to the best MBA program where we can provide extensive experience placing candidates in executive MBA programs and business schools.
Our Services Include:
- Strategic Positioning
- Personal Statement Assistance
- Presenting Your Work Experience
- Letters of Recommendation
- Mock Interview Preparation
- Insider Information on School Preferences
MBA Admissions Requirement in USA
Coming from India, here is what you will need to have to attend U.S. MBA programs:
- Academic: The equivalent of a U.S. 4-year bachelor’s degree and with a minimum of 50% marks.
- Work Experience: Three to five years of experience in any industry or sector. MBA programs seek a diversity of experiences to build a dynamic incoming class.
- English Language Exam: A competitive score on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language, IELTS (International English Language Testing System; academic version), or PTE (Pearson Test of English). Minimum score requirements vary. For example, Chicago Booth requires at least a 104 on the TOEFL-iBT (or 600 on the paper test), a 7 on the IELTS, or a 70 on the PTE. In contrast, Harvard Business School emphasizes they will not consider below a 109 on the TOEFL-iBT, a 7.5 on the IELTS, or a 75 on the PTE.
- GMAT Exam: A competitive score on the GMAT. Average scores at the top 25 programs are over 680. Averages jump to over 720 for the top 10 programs. While you can be admitted with a lower score, the higher the better.
- Application Package: A strong resume, compelling essays, and persuasive recommendation letters from professional supervisors, mentors, and academic advisors.
- Interviews: The ability to effectively articulate your personality and leadership potential to an admissions officer or alumna. Schools vary in their interview approach, so depending on your program, you may have a one on one, two on one, or group interview.
- Finances: The ability to pay for at least your first year of the program. Costs can exceed $100,000 USD per year, and you must prove to the U.S. government during your visa application that you have sufficient funding. While the upfront cost is high, your return on investment will also be high. Depending where you attend, you could emerge with a 2 to 1 salary to debt ratio.
- Student Visa: Approval by the U.S. government requires a passport (valid through the length of your program), proof of acceptance from your program, form I-20 (provided by your school), form DS-160 (nonimmigrant visa application), application fees, professional visa photos, evidence you can fund your stay, and evidence you will leave.
Top Benefits Of Getting Your MBA
The top benefits of getting your MBA in the U.S. revolve around the opportunities for and quality of networking that your program will provide.
In the U.S., the compulsory three to five years of prior work experience for MBA programs ensures you will be surrounded by classmates who have practical knowledge and insight from a wide variety of industries and sectors. You will meet students with diverse skillsets and perspectives who work or have worked at top U.S.-based companies for multiple years.
You could spend upwards of 4-6 hours over the weekend with your classmates in assignments that combine your strengths to deliver results in a short amount of time. From your classmates, you will learn about work life balance, technical aspects of their jobs, stress management skills, and how to effectively communicate and socialize.
While professors will teach the business school content, your classmates will teach you how to approach the content in real-world contexts. You are paying for this concentrated exposure to your classmates, so make sure it is worth your investment. Business schools that do not require previous work experience will rob you of this invaluable opportunity.
Moreover, if you attend business school in the U.S., you will be building your strongest professional network in the States. MBA programs in the U.S. have established employment recruitment pipelines with top firms like McKinsey & Company and Bain & Co. Securing internships at these firms will often lead to job offers, meaning by the time you finish your MBA degree, you could have a strong relationship with a firm who is willing to help transfer your F-1 student visa to an H1-B work visa
Learn More About Solomon Admissions
All of our admission consultants are Former College Admissions Officers and they work with our MBA applicants from India to craft memorable narratives and personal statements that best address their unique backgrounds, interests, and how they will contribute to the college to which they apply.
MBA Indian Application Challenges
As in all of life, the pros come with cons. Here are the top challenges you will face as an Indian MBA applicant attempting to achieve your MBA in the United States.
- Competition: Top-tier schools sometimes admit a mere one in ten applicants, and for international students, scholarships are limited and competitive.
- Relative Expense: All business school programs are expensive, but top programs in the U.S. take the cake. On average, they are five to eight times more expensive than top business programs in India.
- Adjustment To A Foreign Country: India and the U.S. rank similarly in their degree of linguistic diversity, which should give you some idea of what you might face in terms of language barriers (e.g., strong dialects and accents).
- Lack of Personal Support Network: While you will build a new support network (especially among your classmates), it takes time and effort. You will not have the network you grew up with and will have the added stress of coping with this new reality while you adjust to your program.
- Lack of Business Network Back Home: Attending a school in the United States means you will be building your professional network here meaning this is where your professional prospects will be strongest. While this might be a good thing, work visas are hard to obtain.
Speak With One of Our MBA Admissions Consultants
It is your degree and your professional future. Get the most from your investment. Solomon Admissions has a team of highly trained consultants ready to guide your India MBA application from start to finish. Your personal growth depends on your commitment and the resources you are willing to invest in yourself.
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