How the MBA Admissions Works
The UK, USA, and many European countries have prestigious business schools offer the MBA, Executive MBA, Master's in Finance and Management, and other relevant courses for professionals. The key challenge is selecting the right school and securing a place. Many professionals do not have time to sit the GMAT and IELTS. In some cases, securing funding for the programme and ensuring it aligns with their career goals are also challenges. Hansard MBA admissions experts can guide you every step of the way.
Our strategies to get into top Business Schools
- Step 1: Initial consultation to understand candidates' motivation
- Step 2: Personalised assessment where we assess academic and professional achievements
- Step 3: University and course selection
- Step 4: SOP, Competency questions, reference letter and CV Support
- Step 5: Interview Preparation
- Step 6: IELTS & GMAT advice
- Step 7: Scholarships and Financial aid
- Step 8: Visa Application and Accommodation Support
Country Selection
UK and US business schools are leading, but there are also strong options beyond them. Europe is a diverse continent, full of rich cultures and many prestigious institutions. Our admissions experts can guide you on your country choice and its global educational reputation, such as INSEAD in France or IESE Business School in Spain.
Whether you're attracted to the quality of life in Scandinavia or the warmer climes of the Mediterranean, or specific cities, such as Paris or Madrid, our team can support you in finding the ideal destination for further education.
University Selection
During the initial assessment session, our admissions team will look at your work experience, academic background, language/test scores, and extracurricular activities. They will assess how an MBA will support your career objectives and connect your experience and academic background to help you select the right MBA and School. They will also discuss preferred locations, rankings, scholarships, and GMAT/GRE scores and waiver options for various institutions. The admissions strategist will recommend 3-5 options.
Admissions process
Our admissions team will ask you to provide a list of documents and complete the profiling. Some Elite universities require a CV in their own format. If that's required, the admissions consultant will share the template and also relevant information to draft the personal statements and competency questions. We will provide feedback and edit them to make them compelling. Then we will submit the online application.
Test and Language Requirements: Elite universities will require standardised test (GMAT, SAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT) results as part of the application, and some institutions will ask for other documents like writing samples or a portfolio. Our team will discuss the requirements and provide the necessary guidelines to improve test results and additional materials.
International students need to demonstrate sufficient English-language skills to secure a place. Most universities accept academic IELTS and other tests like TOEFL, Duolingo, and the PTE English test.
Other documents: A strong reference letter is a vital document for securing an offer. Our team will provide guidance and samples you can share with your referee to help you get a strong reference. The referee will send the reference directly to the admissions team.
Interview preparation: Once you receive an interview invitation, our admissions team will provide the information and help you prepare for the interview. In some cases, we will offer a mock interview session.
Scholarship Information: Many universities offer generous scholarships for international students. We will provide information during the application process and complete the necessary documentation to apply for the appropriate type of financial support. For more information, visit our scholarship sections.
Visa application & Accommodation
Our team will coordinate the submission of visa applications for the UK, sourcing the relevant documentation and expediting the process where possible.
The team will also help you secure somewhere to live upon arrival, whether university halls, private rental or an alternative, depending on your preferences. We can also connect you with a network of other students who may want to share to ensure a sense of community from the outset.
Our Student Profiles
Sarah D
- Undergraduate Degree
- Finance
- Years and Field of Experience
- 15
- UG University Name
- University Félix Houphouët Boigny Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire
- Current Employer
- Ecobank Group
- GMAT/GRE
- Waiver
University EnrolledUniversity of Cambridge
Hansard Counselling
My friend introduced me to Francis, and we worked together over six months to prepare the whole application. The most notable was our interview preparation session, where I got key tips and secured my place. I have to admit, I was impressed by his admissions expertise from our first meeting.
Muneerah A
- Undergraduate Degree
- Business Administration
- Years and Field of Experience
- 3
- UG University Name
- American University of Sharjah, UAE
- Current Employer
- Aramco
- GMAT/GRE
- Waiver
University EnrolledUniversity of Oxford
Hansard Counselling
I would recommend Hansard education to any student who has ambitious goals. He will help you present the best version of your story. I received an offer from LBS and Oxford :)
Mohammed A
- Undergraduate Degree
- Business Administration
- Years and Field of Experience
- 5
- UG University Name
- Alfaisal University Riyadh
- Current Employer
- JP Morgan
- GMAT/GRE
- 720
University EnrolledNew York University
Hansard Counselling
My cousin introduced me to Hansard Education, and they helped me secure a couple of offers from the USA. I decided to join NYU, and the counsellor offered personalised service for each application. I found them knowledgeable and professional when it came to the GMAT, essays, and interviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose which business school is best for me?
It depends on what you expect to gain from the course, your post-MBA plan, networking, start-up support, and fundraising opportunities to start a venture.
What's the minimum work experience required for an MBA and an Executive MBA?
A minimum of 2 years' work experience.
What are the English language requirements?
IELTS Academic 7 and TOEFL iBT 100.
Can I offset the GMAT with work experience?
As long as you can demonstrate numerical skills and managerial experience in the GMAT waiver letter. It depends on the school and the course.
Is there any disadvantage to applying in round 3 compared to round 1?
No disadvantage, as long as you submit a strong application. If you just started a new job, it's better to apply later, which allows you to provide a stronger reference.
How many Schools should I apply to?
Minimum 3 and maximum 5 in one academic cycle.
I work for my own company; who can be my referee?
You can ask a customer, supplier or professional adviser to act as your referee.
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