Master in Management Applications: Acceptance & Rejection

[@swaapnikaposa1355]

I like how you filmed rejection. Most people film the good stuff but forget to mention that they might be struggled to get to that success first. I like this, and it's human. Congratulations, and best wishes for your next adventure. :)

[@iArifAhmad]

Thank you so much Swaapnika :) I really want to show every single moment of my journey, happy as well as sad, and that is why I decided well before I started uploading that I will always be candid and nothing will ever be refined or processed. I hope you keep your support constant and have subscribed to the channel :)

[@haneenidreesahmed7908]

I've been following you since you initially posted this video, and as the anxiety of LBS decisions (due tomorrow) is kicking in; this video is very reassuring. I'm also very happy for you, because eventhough you couldn't get into the LBS-MiM; you eventually joined Rotman's MBA classroom. Stuff truly does work out! Thanks for documenting everything, Arif! This is a goldmine!

[@iArifAhmad]

Hey Idrees, thanks brother. How were your results?

[@haneenidreesahmed7908]

@@iArifAhmad Got Dinged. :/ It's Haneen btw.

[@anamikasingh5734]

The background music perfectly synced with the storyline! Great journey 💐

[@iArifAhmad]

Thank you so much, Anamika! I hope I was able to bring something of value to you through this video

[@TheAsh2210]

So relatable! I’m sure it’ll be motivating for everyone 🙂

[@iArifAhmad]

Thank you Samira. I hope it is :)

[@ArshdeepSandhuMIT]

Love this video! Can really see you speaking from the heart!

[@iArifAhmad]

Thank you so much Arshdeep bhai. See you soon at ESSEC :)

[@pragathees1]

Excellent presentation. Valuable inputs ❤️

[@priyanshibisen9185]

Excellent Narration! Looking forward to more such videos. Keep up the great work Arif!

[@iArifAhmad]

Thank you Priyanshi :)

[@Avung.Patton]

Inspirational story! I will also be applying for LBS 🤞🏼

[@iArifAhmad]

Best of luck!

[@shivangigoel4450]

Yaay! Please do share your experience with essays and the procedure post gmat! 🤗

[@iArifAhmad]

Thank you Shivangi. I will surely make that video about the whole application procedure! Do share the video with your friends if you found it helpful.

[@shahmeenafarah3035]

Nice of you to share your honest experience!! Looking forward to seeing more content from your journey!!! 😃

[@iArifAhmad]

Thank you so much Farah. I will surely try to put more content as I progress and not disappoint in terms of quality and value :)

[@diksharoy7625]

This is a very beautiful video! All the best!

[@iArifAhmad]

Thank you very much!

[@erenjaeger2069]

Dammnn this video was genuinely motivating 🔥🔥

[@iArifAhmad]

Thank you James. I'm so happy you found it motivating and I hope it helped you in some way :)

[@thatbichwhoplays]

Thank you for the motivation! That is what I needed.

[@iArifAhmad]

All the best

[@shaileshrawat1837]

Helpful vdo More power to u bro

[@iArifAhmad]

Glad it helped

[@carlagomez305]

So motivational 👏🏻👏🏻 thank you for sharing your experience, wish you the best experience at Essec

[@iArifAhmad]

Thank you so much Carla :)

[@adityakale7097]

Very motivating, keep up the good work!

[@iArifAhmad]

Thanks Aditya. I really hope you enjoyed it the whole video 😊

[@149prajeeshps5]

Bro what was your profile back then?

[@dhanashrees9934]

Thanks for such content. Much needed

[@iArifAhmad]

you're welcome :)

[@anishatyagi5810]

Congratulations Arif! Good video! Did you apply in the third round? Thank you. :)

[@aavirbhavsingh5914]

Hey Arif..really nice of you to make a video regarding the schools u made and got rejected by…even I’m going to face a similar situation but as of now I’m preparing for GRE and I’m really not able to cope up with the quant section since I’m not good in maths due to which day by day I’m losing motivation and hope that I will make into a good b school, plz help me as to what can I do I’m aiming for 2024 winter intake

[@iArifAhmad]

There’s nothing that anybody can do to motivate you. It has to come from within or it won’t last. Keep at it bro, you’ll figure it out eventually. All the best!

[@muditsharma118]

i got goosebumps while listening to your story

[@iArifAhmad]

Was it that horrifying :p

[@ziweiyin991]

Thank you for this video. I’m applying for ESSEC right now, and I find this video so encouraging that I would surely recommend it to my friends! By the way, you mentioned the dates quickly, so could you tell me in which round do you apply for the ESSEC? Do you think round 2 will be late this year?

[@iArifAhmad]

I applied in Round 3, that's around March. This year Round 2 is in January and it won't be late and you can surely apply

[@samratyadav0299]

Hello sir. I was calculating something and I am little confused to believe what I calculated. So to study in Europe college where fees could be 40000€ for two years. Plus living expenses would be 900€(avg) x12 x 2= 22000€ Total = 62000€. With no banks providing loans without collateral, one would go to NBFC, which would provide loan at 14-15 %. Now the amount would be 62000€ x 14% = 9000€ per year. So in 3-4 years the loan amount would get to 90000€ or even 1lakh €. Starting salaries offered in Europe ( going by least) is 2500€ per month = 30000€ per year . But 30% tax rates would reduce to 20000€ per year. But also the still living expenses would amount to 14000€ per year. Leaving the net amount saved is 5-6000€per year. How would on this amount would a student could pay back loan of 90000€ in his/her lifetime??

[@brunopasco6061]

@@samratyadav0299 business schools in France are not worth, go to an university is free, for example sorbonne, dauphine and you will have the same job opportunities

[@randomvideos-nd6yj]

what are the skills should i mention in my resume as the skills i know are different and mim require different skills

[@iArifAhmad]

MiM as a program doesn’t have a specific set of skills that will be different from what any individual will have

[@piyushgoel9529]

Who else came across Arif from Mayank's video? On first thought, I didn't face any MiM rejections and got TUM MiM admit at once, which infact is the only B school I applied to. On second thought, I forgot all those 50+ PhD rejections in Biological Sciences, I faced over a period of 1 year! (I didn't have any of those required references!)

[@iArifAhmad]

@MayankSehgal real mvp I know right! People usually forget about their rejections but its important to reflect back and give credit to yourself and notice how far you’ve come

[@drakejosh808]

Hey! I received the bad news today as well. I've got 6 interview calls including ESADE, ESCP, IE, etc. out of the 7 schools that I applied to; HEC Paris rejected me as well. That was my plan A and I feel kinda bad even with all the other interviews.. Anyways, like you said, we gotta move forward. Do you have any interview tips for me?

[@iArifAhmad]

Hey man. I just uploaded 2 videos on how to ace an interview. Check them out. It’ll help you

[@drakejosh808]

@@iArifAhmad Will do, thanks bro!

[@MaxPayne-fi1mz]

​@@drakejosh808What was your profile??

[@amitbikrambiswal7618]

Please make a video about the academic and living expenses. Also about scholarships.

[@iArifAhmad]

I have already made that Amit. You can check the channel for it.

[@anushkasingh1355]

Nice one !

[@iArifAhmad]

Thanks

[@jatindeepkharbanda6549]

this is amazing!

[@iArifAhmad]

Thank you Jatin :)

[@animeshmahapatra]

Motivative video ✨

[@iArifAhmad]

Thanks Animesh

[@05videos6]

Hey if anyone have any idea how to write a LOR for mim because I am an engineering graduate (ece) so what should be mentioned in the lor so that I can be considered for doing masters

[@iArifAhmad]

The LOR should be written by your professor or a manager. They’ll know what to write

[@kanuraagkaushik97]

Is 325(163Q,162V)4.5 AWA decent score for ESSEC MIM?

[@iArifAhmad]

GRE score is just 1 facet of a big application process so I can't comment on your score as part of the application but yes personally I believe your score is good and you should not be worried from this front at all :)

[@udaydas7]

​@@iArifAhmad is 300 good ?

[@aarparchinaa]

But i cant find a single information on how and where to apply

[@iArifAhmad]

That’s not possible, Shreya All information is available on all the school sites.

[@harpreetgumber5706]

Can you explain interview process in your video? Like how it was .. what they ask ... How to prepare for it ...

[@iArifAhmad]

My application at ESSEC was accepted without an interview. Although I will surely make a video about this.

[@techars783]

Please ans that how much money have you paid as initial expenses (including everything from tuition to air ticket to france), also mention if you took any loan

[@anthonylau2980]

Hi, hope you could answer something about masters thank you so much!!! How long did you have to accept/decline the offer? and is it possible to pay the deposit but not go, due to waiting for other unis to respond? Thxxxx :)

[@iArifAhmad]

Yes, i think you are given 15-20 days to pay the deposit after your results. And yes, it is totally up to you if you want to go or not after paying your deposit. Nobody can force you to go to a certain school.

[@riyagadge687]

Can you suggest which books i should read for interview, i am not from business studies background so only to an get overview about business studies.

[@iArifAhmad]

You don’t need to read business books. You need to just talk about your experience, your motivation and what you have done and plan to do in the future.

[@ashabhusain]

Arif - First of all thanks for this amazing! Very brave of you! Secondly - Between HEC Paris's MIM and Masters in Strategic Management - which one adds more value for someone looking to get into MBB?

[@iArifAhmad]

Thank you so much Ashab for your kind words. Let me share my 2 cents, Don't select your course based on what company you want to work for. Rather, try to figure out the domain and the industry. You might find a similar role in companies other than MBB where you find yourself more fitting. Also HEC Paris MiM and MSc in Strategic Management are quite different in their curriculum. For SM, it's quite a fast paced program of 10 months where if you get slightly confused about your path you won't have much time to bounce back and you'll soon be graduated. With MiM you can pretty much experiment in your gap year, do internships in different domains and figure out with real time experience what you want to do and then come back and specialize in that field in your M2 year

[@ramanline]

Bful video

[@iArifAhmad]

Thanks

[@SumitKumar-sw4dt]

can you tell what was the interviewer asking you in detail?

[@iArifAhmad]

You can watch my interview tips video for that

[@jina7633]

Hi, thank you so much for this video. I'm a Post Graduate in English Language & Literature. I have worked as a teacher in a private college online during the pandemic for over 1.5 years. Will that experience count if I want to apply into top B schools like LBS for MIM? Or by experience does it mean experience in management sector? Will teaching count?

[@ROHIT-og3xt]

Superb

[@iArifAhmad]

Thanks again

[@saemamiftah1669]

Hey Arif, congratulations on your journey. I wanted to know if there are any specific consultancies you had considered before your applications? Is there a way to waive off the application fees? Thank you for your help. May God bless you!

[@iArifAhmad]

No, I did not consider any consultancy. You can mail the school and ask for an exemption but you need to have a strong reason

[@sanvishrikrishan4656]

do we have to give ielts or tofel for London these schools

[@iArifAhmad]

Yes, most of the schools in the UK ask for IELTS or TOEFL

[@udaydas7]

Is 300 good for ESCP (gre)

[@ItsBTarun]

Hello , I'm doing graduation in Bachelor of Arts , and not have any other professionals studies of Finance/ marketing strategy or management . Will I able to do MIM just after graduation without work experience and with GMAT and more than ~7.0 in Graduation ? .... please reply

[@iArifAhmad]

Yes you are eligible and you can apply but be sure of the decision that you want to pursue MiM right now

[@ItsBTarun]

@@iArifAhmad .. sorry but one & more thing ,that I'm from Hindi Medium so will I need English test scores (IELTS etc.) ? And what extra professional studies I study before get in Mim or apply ? It's good if you suggest some ...🙏

[@iArifAhmad]

@@ItsBTarun yes you would require English test score. Just start with up skilling yourself by learning about the industry/sector you want to work for and what successful people in that industry have done.

[@k_thai_edits]

Sir is it mandatory to know French to study MIM in france and work over there after my study completion?

[@raghavkabra4851]

No, it isn't mandatory but it is advised to learn french so that you can network well in France and your day to day life can be easy. Apart from that, English speaking jobs opportunities are low and the competition is very high there. Learn French to have something to leverage in the job market. Good Luck on your journey to France.

[@eshani6386]

For 2024 fall want is the right time to apply in top b schools

[@iArifAhmad]

Starting now. Contact me via instagram and we can plan your applications accordingly

[@raunakvarma1398]

Hi, Arif congratulations on your selection. The video is really motivating and the world needs more people like you. I am planning to give the GMAT and I might need a few inputs from you regarding how to study and which course to apply. need your help Arif!

[@iArifAhmad]

Thank you Raunak. For GMAT preparation I have a video on my channel which might be of help.

[@kpmgadvisory]

Your Linkedin Shows that you are still studying at ESSEC since 2020 while u have done few internship. its a 3 yrs master for you !!! I feel no one talks about the real things in this kind of videos. MiM program is a highly marketed program in which u don't learn much unlike the MBA. As a result, u don't find good jobs as well, especially in countries which has visa problem n language barrier. I have seen lot of people who struggle for a few months in Europe and finally return to India where they are treated as tier-2 MBA. like it or not in India IIT/IIM rules. On top u have a heavy loan to replay that will take years and meanwhile, you have additional pressure to settle in your life. Altogether life makes a U-turn !!! there is a simple way out - if you can't make it to the top institute in India study abroad only when it is free or on full tuition scholarship. I did my master's in Luxembourg ( 365 ranked in QS not a top one ranked University) for 200 EURO per semester and did part-time to pay my living cost, It cost me only Rs 70,000 for my master's and i have found a job in Amazon luxembourg where i work with HEC/ESSEC/INSEAD guys !!! i also wouldn mind working in India had i not found this role as it wont hurt my pocket much !!! So the moral of the story is to navigate international water very carefully and spend as little as possible. Leave rest to god ! god bless all kids who want to study abroad.

[@pratyushadas55]

Different individuals have diverse ambitions, and not everyone aims to study in Indian universities, even if they are considered top-tier institutions. Many Indian universities rely on rote learning methods, though exceptions like IIMA and ISB exist with their case study-centric teaching style for MBA programs. It's worth noting that several business schools outside India rank higher and offer better returns on investment. In the Indian education system, only a small fraction, about 1%, of CAT aspirants out of thousands secure a spot in IIMs. However, this doesn't imply that only those who make it are the most deserving. CAT serves as an elimination test, and the concept of Indian MBAs can seem flawed since it's often pursued by freshers, contrary to its mid-career focus. MBA, MIM, and business schools, in general, are heavily marketed, attracting students for their brand names and networks beneficial for competitive fields like IB, Consulting, VC, PE, etc. If individuals possess the means and confidence to pursue their goals, they should go for it. Ultimately, success relies on individual effort and skills. While Ivy League degrees may open doors, there are instances of Ivy League graduates struggling to secure jobs, whereas others hold top management positions. Additionally, India recognizes degrees from highly ranked schools like LBS, UCL, and individuals who have worked abroad and returned to India have successful careers. Let's refrain from demotivating individuals based on limited knowledge. Success is subjective and depends on various factors beyond institutional labels.

[@pratyushadas55]

Also it’s worth noting that if someone from a sub par university abroad can land a job in Amazon then a person from a high ranking bschool will bag better opportunities!!

[@Msygt2024]

No it's not like that because graduates from Grand Ecoles get a very good job. The reason is There is no requirement of experience for min. And that's why for getting a degree of mim through essec you need to gain at least 12 months of experience during the course and for that you can take 1 year break for gaining experience then only you'll get mim degree from this colleges same for hec paris

[@anukritimunshi]

Hey! Thanks for sharing your experience! It is really helpful! 😊 Did you hire any consultant for helping you with your applications? What do you suggest?

[@iArifAhmad]

Hi Anukriti Thank you so much for watching it :) I did not hire any consultants and only took help from close friends and my father when it came to the edits. I'm sure you can take help of consultants to guide you through your applications but be sure of your goals and objectives beforehand as they will only be able to help you truly only when you know what you want.

[@anukritimunshi]

@@iArifAhmad thanks for a detailed reply, really appreciate it. I have a small request- can you also make something on how you dealt with anxiety while preparation/applications. I mean you may skip it, but it would help a lot for people like me who are flipping on thought of even applying to a Bschool this year 😅😅

[@iArifAhmad]

Thank you Anukriti for your suggestion. I'll surely keep that in my list. Just as a small suggestion for it though, if I may, look at it all through the lens: 'this too shall pass' If a deadline is 2 months from now and you put in 1 hr towards it everyday you prepare for 60 hrs and if you put in 2 hrs a day, you have 120 hrs towards it. In the short run, 1 hr -> 2 hr won't be too taxing but in the long run, it'll be so much more. In both cases, the deadline will come. So, the choice is yours 🙂

[@tejasthakare1339]

Sir masters in abroad getting some experiance and came back to india its worth it in india to getting top mncs job

[@iArifAhmad]

No! If you want to work in India, stay in India or do a program in INDIA

[@iqbalsiddiqui5294]

Hey bro I am pursuing ba in Russian language from JNU,am I able to do mim from. Eurpean best college

[@iArifAhmad]

Yes, you can. You can check the eligibility criteria on the school's website

[@aryanbarasa6473]

This is so brave of you😊. This video was so helpful. But I want to know that why you didn't get Admission in London Business School. Like according to you where you have laced.

[@iArifAhmad]

Maybe one day I will think about it more deeply. Then, it was more important for me to brush that off myself and move on.

[@aryanbarasa6473]

God Bless You 😊.

[@Akira9829]

Hey!!why didn't you apply for university of st gallen??

[@iArifAhmad]

They only accept students who come for a business background and not an engineering background.

[@Akira9829]

@@iArifAhmad okay!!

[@Akira9829]

@@iArifAhmad also when is the ideal time to apply for colleges ??? Is there a language requirement except english??

[@iArifAhmad]

Apply as early as possible but its not a compulsion. I applied in round 3 last year. No language requirement except english.

[@sumukhkeer1694]

Congrats! So in which essec campus have you got selected ?

[@iArifAhmad]

Thank you Sumukh :) Cergy Campus in France

[@harshitvashisht1123]

is du sol bachelors degree not accepted if I want to pursue mim programme from abroad? and if it is, will it give a bad impression to my profile?

[@iArifAhmad]

I am sorry can you explain du sol bachelors?

[@harshitvashisht1123]

@@iArifAhmad like if I am pursuing b.com (hons.) Degree from school of open learning then how will it get treated while comparing with the regular degree

[@padminim3172]

Thank you so much

[@iArifAhmad]

You're most welcome

[@shivanithesaucesstory4285]

Hey , i am yet to start my preparation for gmat and came across your video . It is really inspiring and congratulation for making into essec bschool . Just want to ask you one think did you apply in these bschool with 690 marks ?

[@iArifAhmad]

Thank you so much. Yes, I applied to all these 4 schools with a 690 GMAT

[@abhishekkk95]

Hello, I'm doing my Bachelor's in computer engineering. My college does not provide any minor in business, finance, or management studies. Will I be able to apply for top Mim programs?

[@iArifAhmad]

Yes you can

[@jayeshmahajan5786]

After completing mim from uk what is the value of the degree in india

[@iArifAhmad]

It will still hold value but if you are planning to work in India in the long run I would suggest to get a masters degree from India, example MBA

[@sammy2212]

hey man , i wanted a little help regarding my sops and lors

[@iArifAhmad]

Could you reach out to me on my instagram or LinkedIn profile :)

[@srikrishnaalekhya41]

Must have broken your heart to read the LBS rejection letter saying that there are people more competitive than you. Also, doesn't ESSEC require an interview for the admission? Thanks!

[@iArifAhmad]

Yes, they do but in my case I was accepted based on my file.

[@AnkitKumar-gw7xo]

I have applied to ESSEC in MIF but my gre score is 296. But my cgpa is 9.73 from MIT WPU. What you say ?

[@iArifAhmad]

I am sorry but your GRE score is far too low. The avg GRE score is around 320+

[@AnkitKumar-gw7xo]

@@iArifAhmad Can I compensate it with anything like good CGPA, extra co-curricular activities and good /honest answers to the question along with good Motivation Letter ?

[@iArifAhmad]

@@AnkitKumar-gw7xo highly unlike because those aspects need to be good anyway regardless of the score. My only advice would be to study and give the exam again.

[@mr.omkar_2512]

Hey brother... Plz let us know which universities are considered as english speaking universities in India... And My university is Savitribai phule pune university. But Idk how to check whether it is considered as english speaking university or not..

[@iArifAhmad]

You can mail the school you want to about your previous school and they will let you know

[@chandukolluri1750]

Bro can I get a seat in Top Bschools like London Business School, Imperial College London, Eesec with Engineering With 7 CGPA and Zero Work Experience

[@iArifAhmad]

There are various other factors that are considered and no one can answer this question just based on these 2 variables

[@alanjohne2722]

Bro can you put your rest of the profile info ?! Like CGPA, no of backlogs if any, work ex, extra-curriculars etc

[@iArifAhmad]

I have mentioned all of this in my application video. You can have a look at that.

[@asifahmad287]

Great work. Keep up the great work.

[@iArifAhmad]

Thank you papa :D

[@gulfishakhan3136]

Hey, I wanna know you applied in round 1 or 2??

[@iArifAhmad]

3

[@shaikhsahid2880]

Do i have a chance to get an admission in essec with 73.2 % in 10th and also due to covid 19 my exams (12th )are postponed so don't know about 12th marks can u plz tell me

[@iArifAhmad]

You need to check that with the admission department brother. Go to their website and drop them an email.

[@bilalsyed5854]

This was a very motivational video for an aspiring business student like me, what is the tuition fee at essec ?

[@iArifAhmad]

For us it was 41,900€ It might change so you can check their website for the latest info

[@bilalsyed5854]

@@iArifAhmad thanks man

[@samratyadav0299]

@@bilalsyed5854 Hello sir. I was calculating something and I am little confused to believe what I calculated. So to study in Europe college where fees could be 40000€ for two years. Plus living expenses would be 900€(avg) x12 x 2= 22000€ Total = 62000€. With no banks providing loans without collateral, one would go to NBFC, which would provide loan at 14-15 %. Now the amount would be 62000€ x 14% = 9000€ per year. So in 3-4 years the loan amount would get to 90000€ or even 1lakh €. Starting salaries offered in Europe ( going by least) is 2500€ per month = 30000€ per year . But 30% tax rates would reduce to 20000€ per year. But also the still living expenses would amount to 14000€ per year. Leaving the net amount saved is 5-6000€per year. How would on this amount would a student could pay back loan of 90000€ in his/her lifetime??

[@Akira9829]

Hey, from india..I just wanted to know is it worth investing so much money in MIM.. I mean are results and employment rate good?? Especially now during this pandemic?

[@iArifAhmad]

It depends on the amount of work you put in brother. I have seen my seniors finding internships and jobs in the most amazing workplaces during the pandemic.

[@adityashinde2708]

This was the video I was really needing at this point of time. Thanks Arif for making this one. Also It would be great if you had added the GMat score which is required.

[@iArifAhmad]

Thanks a lot bro. I got 690

[@amanaggarwal1967]

How did you get a direct admission without the interview? How many students are offered such admission and what is the basis for the same? Btw congratulations 😀

[@iArifAhmad]

I am not sure why brother. I was shocked as well. Some other students also received the same. But almost 90% are interviewed.

[@khushinyati2958]

Hey I am doing my graduation right now in b.com can i apply for mim worth it or notv

[@iArifAhmad]

Yes, you can apply for it Khushi. Whether or not its worth it will depend on the amount of work you put in when you are here.

[@khushinyati2958]

GMAT or GRE is compulsory for masters ?

[@iArifAhmad]

@@khushinyati2958 Depends on the course and the school

[@andrewspraveen6164]

How much was your Gmat score?

[@iArifAhmad]

690

[@umar_7_]

Can you give an insight of your profile please

[@iArifAhmad]

Sure Umar. I'm a btech graduate from MIT Manipal in the field of Electronics and Communications with a 7.01 gpa out of 10 I have a few extra curriculars activities up my sleeve such as photography and graphic design along with 2 years of work experience in consulting domain at Deloitte USI Also, have a look at this video, I do talk about my profile when I list different aspects of an application: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX_CXmmje5hjr6M

[@Prince_of_Persiaa]

Am I the only one who thinks he is just reading from a screen? lol

[@abhiraajrana29]

👍

[@iArifAhmad]

Thanks Abhiraaj :)

[@abhiraajrana29]

@@iArifAhmad great work man...big fan. Congratulations