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Aw, whatthehell!!
Where is the time to fill the form?
I shall do it tomorrow! I shall do it the day before the
deadline!
Why do they ask such funny questions? What do they expect from
me a brutally
honest answer or a diplomatic one!
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Preparation
Analyze & fully understand the question(s) Read between the
lines!
Develop & build clarity
Career goals
Alternate goals, if any
Why MBA?
If not MBA, then what?
Strengths & Weaknesses,Achievements & Failures, Team
Skills,Interpersonal Problems, EthicalDilemmas
Why x B-School?
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Steps in writing SoP
1. Get your ideas in place
2. At first, write the essay without worrying about the
length
3. Proof-read
3. Review what can be dropped without losing clarity &
value
4. Rewrite to abridge but to keep the essence
5. Solicit comments from friends / teachers
6. Discuss comments & revise + rewrite as needed.
7. Go to step 5 again till you have an acceptable essay that
fits into the space allocated to it!
8. At least 2-3 drafts may be needed to get an OK one!
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Dos and Donts
Simple language, short sentences Avoid flowery language /
quotes
Be Honest
Prepare to answer likely follow-up questions
why?
Very old achievements under extra-curricularactivities may be
omitted unless these are
spectacular.
Do not try to hide gap year, if any; having oneis not going to
disqualify you!
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Use photocopy of the form for draft answers
Use space provided for filling-in the answer
Space given for answering should be used evenly Structure your
answers
Give specific answers rather than generic ones
Give answers that you can justify Do not copy answers from
friends / relatives
No overwriting or cuttings in the form please
Dos and Donts
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Common errors students make
Not reading Instructions before filling up the form
Over-writings in the formMissing Details
Incorrect Interpretation of the Question
Not cross-checking the form before sending
Not retaining photocopy of application form
Asking friend / relative to fill-up the form
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IIMA
Describe your present / last job, responsibilities,achievements,
& failures.
Briefly describe one significant incident on the
job where you were involved.
Briefly describe an incident or situation in which
you faced a problem, explaining its nature, its
importance to you and the manner in which youdealt with it.
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Please describe the strengths andweaknesses that you have
identified
in your academic career so far.
ORPlease describe the strengths and
weaknesses with reference to pursuing
to a career in management.
What would interest you most as a career
and / or further education if you were not topursue / take up
management education now.
IIMA
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Career Goals( 30% of the page )
IIMC
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Describe briefly your recent jobresponsibilities. State the
knowledgeand skills you have acquired from thisexperience.
Why do you wish to go for management?
What alternate careers are you considering& why?
Describe strengths & weaknesses as identified
by you.
IIM-I & -K
