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בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: שאל את ארינגו: תהליך הקבלה #3575
To: All
Nitzan
From my experience as an applicant, member of the admissions committee in a lucrative MBA program and a strategy consultant age could be only an advantage (assuming you learned something from your experience). Not all schools recognize that in the admissions process but I don’t believe that they penalize you for that (this is at list not the case at Cornell).
Good luck,
AmitThere were two main reasons that made me choose the Johnson School. The first reason was more related to my area of interest, which is Entrepreneurship and Private Equity. I believed that the combination of the EPE immersion and BR Ventures will help me to enhance my experience and knowledge in the area. I am happy to report that this was indeed the case. I also believe that this is true in other areas such as finance, marketing, operations and more. The real life learning experience is one of the Johnson school’s pillars and differentiates the school from other schools.
The second reason was the type of environment that exist in the Johnson School. From one hand it is an environment that will challenge you and push you to your limit, which I believe is the essence of an MBA. From the other hand it is a very intimate and supporting community that is very important when you are away from home and stretched to your limit studying and looking for job at the same time. The other aspect of the Johnson school community is the extent in which students can get involved and make a difference. The kind of people we are looking to admit to the Johnson School is change agents, people who inclined and attracted to making a difference. We are looking for these people as we believe these are the world’s future leaders and we want to take part in their education and transformation. But there are consequences to the type of people we admit, we can’t just admit these people and then tell them to sit quietly. We have to provide them with opportunities to make a difference. As a result I believe the Johnson School is one of the best schools for students who are looking to leave their mark on. The fact that we involve our students in the admissions process, which is relatively unique, is only one testament to the extent students are involved. There are many other examples and some of them are elaborated in my introduction.
So to summarize, the real life learning experience and the type of culture the school has were the two main drivers to my choice.
AmitAll
Though somewhat late I would like to welcome you to the Johnson School thread and to congratulate you for your interest in this phenomenal community. My name is Amit Nisenbaum and I am a recent alum of the Johnson School. I graduated last year and currently work at one of the strategy consulting firms mentioned in this thread out of the Boston office.
I will love to answer any questions you have from an alum point of view but before doing that let me provide some context. If you are one of the many prospective applicants I already met feel free to skip the coming paragraph, as nothing there will be new to you.
My background is somewhat diverse. I spent six years in the Israeli Navy serving as a Naval officer, after leaving the Navy I studied computer science in the Technion and worked full time in parallel to my studies at Kidum. I started as an instructor in preparation courses for the psychometric exams, was promoted to the position of director of instruction and again to the position of regional VP. After graduating from the Technion I joined a start-up where I established and ran the R&D department, I left that company to run product and business development in couple of other start-ups. At the Johnson School I took the Entrepreneurship and Private Equity (EPE) immersion, I was a partner in BR Ventures, the Johnson School Venture Capital firm and a founding director of BR Incubator, the Johnson School business incubator. Finally, I was the chair of the Johnson Admissions Group (JAG), the group of students that work with the admissions office reading applications and interviewing prospective students. These days I am working at BCG with a focus on the technology and telecom industry.
After this long introduction I will just reiterate my willingness to answer any questions you have. I strongly believe that the growing Israeli community in the leading US MBA programs in general and in the Johnson School specifically is something that will help all of us and I am committed to support this trend.
Reading the questions and replies on this thread I found one question I would like to answer. As for top consulting firms that recruit in the Johnson School, the list Yinnon provided is a list of companies that consistently recruited in the Johnson School. We have great track record with these firms and especially with Deloitte. The other firms come and go according to the needs of the hour. McK came to campus last year and I believe they will come also this year. Bain did that before but not for the last couple of years. When BCG comes to campus it is usually for P.hd students. Dave, if the Johnson School web site said specifically that these firms will come to campus this year this is just great and is another proof of the recovering economy. But make sure that this is what is written exactly. Usually schools don’t commit for anything but provide a list of companies that recruited on campus in the past. This is true for all schools not just the Johnson school.
One advice I will give those of you that will get admitted to any school, be active about your job search! The most successful students are the ones that are proactive in general and at the context of the job search specifically. BTW – this is the place we see the real advantage Johnson School students have, they are PROACTIVE. The atmosphere at school encourages students to take this approach, which benefit them in spades.
Finally, I would like to congratulate Yinnon for being proactive in the realm of the IIMBA. He is continuing a long tradition of Israeli leadership in the Johnson School which we would like to continue. We hope that we will be able to find the right ones between of you that will be able to help us doing so.
All the best,
Amitבתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: ???Any Israeli Applicants #837In reply to yuvaly from September 17 2003
Yuval
Most of the top-tier US business schools have loans that don’t require US co-signer. These loans are designed for international students and in most cases cover at least the tuition. A school that doesn’t have these loans is in a huge disadvantage. Check with individual schools you are interested at by contacting the financial aid office.
Amit
בתגובה ל: Post Admission Forum #779Check out this FedEx ad. Little bit of humor at the expense of MBAs is great!
http://www.fedex.com/us/about/advertising/tvads/mbawm.html?link=4
בתגובה ל: Cornell MBA Chat #758In reply to naftali from September 02 2003
You choose what immersion to take so from this aspect it is an elective. BTW – you can also choose to tailor your immersion which practically means that you have more electives.
בתגובה ל: Cornell MBA Chat #752In reply to naftali from September 02 2003
You are encouraged to do so!
בתגובה ל: Cornell MBA Chat #751In reply to Amit from September 02 2003
I took the Entrepreneurship and Private Equity immersion. Taking under account my background in the Entrepreneurship industry it mainly allowed me to understand the perspective of the people across the table using real life interaction. It also allowed me to get broader perspective of the business world which is very important in Consulting.
More specifically, I know that this wider perspective helped me get an interview with BCG and to succeed in the recruiting process. I actually had a Private Equity case in my first round of interviews with BCG which I mastered. The ones that will get into the Johnson School will get this case during the Analytical Thinking Thread.
At the long run it will help me to get a position in a VC (which I don’t desire now). During my current visit to Israel I had several meetings with Israel’s leading VCs and I know that I was able to impress them and talk with them at the same level. This is all thanks to the EPE immersion.
בתגובה ל: Cornell MBA Chat #742In reply to Gil Horsky from September 02 2003
Immersions are the way the Johnson School allows you to specialize in a certain field. They are a semester long “threads” that are taken during the second semester of the first year. There are six immersions that are Brand Management, Semester in Manufacturing, Managerial Finance, Investment Banking, Entrepreneurship and Private Equity, Research Sales and Trading. During these immersions you will not only learn the theory about the field but will also get hands on experience in the practicum part of the immersions. You will take part in projects at Wall Street, visit plants and discuss real life problems with the managers, chat with Entrepreuers and Venture Capitalists about their burning problems etc.
Most importantly! The immersions allow you to:
- Signal to your potential employers that you are serious about their field and industry.
- Get hands on experience even before your summer internship which is unique to the Johnson School.
- Take many more electives during the second year from the Johnson School and Cornell.
As for how did it help me, in a minute.
בתגובה ל: Cornell MBA Chat #732In reply to Ann – Cornell from September 02 2003
Ann
Can you please elaborate a little bit more about what do applicants need to clarify when they have substantial amount of work experience in parallel to their studies? Many Israelis have this in their resume but struggle to explain that the work was substantial. How can they do that efficiently? In addition, how common is it to see such an experience on a resume of an American applicant? Will it differentiate an applicant?
Natalie – Can you answer the same questions but for meaningful military experience?
בתגובה ל: Cornell MBA Chat #725In reply to dannyl from September 02 2003
What made me chose the Johnson School over other options I had was the dynamic, challenging though collaborative environment of the school. I was looking for a place that will take me to the next level but will also allow me to make a difference. I can tell you that in this aspect and others the Johnson School exceeded my expectations.
One thing we can do better is to market ourselves better. I was and still am disappointed from the lack of recognition of this great school internationally. We are improving this exponentially but we have still a way to go.
בתגובה ל: Cornell MBA Chat #719In reply to Ann – Cornell from September 02 2003
I will be happy to elaborate more about the Analytical Thinking Thread. The ATT is an excellent example to the attentiveness of the Johnson School’s faculty and administration to the rising needs in the marketplace. Recent economy trends forced companies to cut back on resources and to extract the most from each one of their employees. As such the MBAs that are recruited now are required to really be on the cutting edge of the management practice. The ability to analyze complex problems in a structured way quickly and persuasively communicate the analysis is at the core of the management profession.
We at the Johnson School designed a series of workshops and practice sessions that provide both the theory but more than that the practice of such capabilities. We know that this is a unique offering that will distinguish our students and will provide them with an advantage over their competitors.
This a great example of the real life education that the Johnson School experience is based on.is
בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: שאל את ארינגו: תהליך הקבלה #535In reply to omri from July 15 2003
Omri
One clarification, Cornell’s one-year program (called the TMO which stands for Twelve Month Options) is open to applicants with advanced degrees in engineering and science. Unfortunately vast experience doesn’t count toward eligibility to this program. The rational is that the TMO program is so intense (you cover all of the core courses during the summer) that you need to have excellent quantitative knowledge to overcome this challenge.
If you are interested in Cornell’s two-year program I will be happy to tell you more about it.
Amit
בתגובה ל: Post Admission Forum #467תגובה להודעה של arsen מיום 17 יולי 03
Ariel
That I dont know.
בתגובה ל: Post Admission Forum #450Six months out of the country and you are automatically transferred.
בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: ???Any Israeli Applicants #425לגבי ההמלצה, נשמע שהממליץ יוכל לא רק להמליץ בחום אלא גם להעיד מנסיון עבודה בלתי אמצעי. זה אחד הדברים הכי חשובים בהמלצות. לגבי הידע של הממליץ באנגלית לא הייתי חושש. במקרה הגרוע ביותר תבקש ממנו לכתוב בעברית ותתן למישהוא מקצועי לתרגם (כמובן כשאתה לא קורא את ההמלצה בדרך). תן לממליץלקרוא את הגירסה האנגלית לאחר מכן ותוודא שהוא מסכים איתה.
לא הייתי חושש מיכולת ההתבטאותהמילולית באנגלית היות ובתי הספר בדרך כלל לא מתקשרים לממליצים. יש שלושה תרחישים שבהם הם יתקשרו. אם נפלתה במדגם המקרי שהם בודקים יותר לעומק(סיכוי קטן מאוד), אם הבקשה שלך תהיה גבולית והם ירצו יותר מידע (תחליט אתה מה הסיכויים) או אם הבקשה שלך תראה מוזרה ולא "כשרה" והם ירצו לאמת פרטים. בכל מקרה, רוב בתי הספר מאוד פתוחים לנושא הבינ"ל ומבינים שלא כל הממליצים שולטים באנגלית בצורה מוחלטת.
בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: ???Any Israeli Applicants #411Yael
On top of the question of how to approach the potential recommender there is the question of who to ask. The best person is someone who worked directly with you for a substantial amount of time (preferably while you were promoted) and that will be able to provide a compelling and emotional recommendation why you are the best candidate and why MBA is the right thing for you at this stage of life.
From reading numerous applications I can tell you that the most common mistake is that applicants provide recommendations from big calibers in their company (or somewhere else) that it is obvious they didn’t have a chance to work closely with and that the recommender wasn’t able to evaluate him/her. These letters are dry and obviously recycled. This is the worst thing to do. It is better to settle for a lower ranked recommender who will be able to be enthusiastic about you.
As for how much the recommender is proficient with English, I wouldn’t worry about it. It is totally legitimate to have the recommender write the letter in Hebrew and then let someone translate it to English. Make sure though that the end product is well written.
Amit
בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: ???Any Israeli Applicants #410Most of the schools have both scholarships and loan programs that are open to International students. A school that doesn’t have these is the exception.
At Cornell the scholarships are given based on the application strength and attractiveness which between others relate to GPA and grades (as the title entails) but not only. Most of the scholarships are given for two years but there are students who didn’t receive a scholarship the first year and did the second. At all of the last three classes there was at least one Israeli who got scholarship.
As for loans, Cornell as the majority of other schools offer loans program for International students that don’t require cosigners. I attached the link to the appropriate page at the
Good luck,
Amit
בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: ???Any Israeli Applicants #383Still it is more difficult to find a job without a US working permit.
In some industries it is less of a problem and in some it is more difficult. For instances, if you are interested in marketing for consumer packaged goods companies most chances are that they wont be even willing to interview you without a permanent working permit (not the one you get with your F or J visa for a year). I-Banking is less susceptible industry form this point of view and consulting even less.
So if you are trying to figure out what are your chances of finding a job in the US after graduation without a permanent working permit my advice to you will be first of all to decide what will be the two industries you will target and then to ask around what are the chances. I will be happy to help with that after you decide.
Amit
בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: ???Any Israeli Applicants #359B-Week is one place and talking with current students and alums of the schools is another option. Remember to dig deep and understand what does a person mean when he/she says a certain school has strong affiliation with a certain field or industry. Does the person mean there are good courses on the matter at the school? If such will these courses alone without the right companies coming to recruit help you to find a job in this field/industry?
How many companies from the industry you are interested at are recruiting at the specific school for the positions you are interested at is a very important question.
בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: ???Any Israeli Applicants #356Rom
The affiliation has two aspects. The first one is what will be your level of exposure to recent developments and best practices in the specific field and the second is what companies recruit at the school.
Indeed Cornell, Colombia and Wharton have strong finance affiliation while Sloan, Haas, and Stanford have strong technology affiliation. Kellogg has very strong reputation as a marketing school. However this reputation doesn’t mean that the different schools are not strong at other fields as well. MIT is also very strong in consulting (to mention one more field) while Cornell is very strong in technology (CS, EE and biotech). Sanford is very strong in VC (so are Sloan and Cornell).
Amit
בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: ???Any Israeli Applicants #336The job search has became more and more challenging for everybody during the last three years with I-Banking and Consulting being the most difficult industries to get into. In addition, international students are facing bigger challenges than those who have US working permit. From the Johnson School’s statistics that is on par with the statistics of the other top business schools it seems that this year there were more internship offers than last year. Full time offers were at the level of last year or slightly more. One can argue that this is the beginning of a rebound but who know?
Personally, I focused on Private Equity and Strategic Consulting and signed an offer with a leading Strategy Consulting firm.
בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: ???Any Israeli Applicants #335Rom
Finding a list of alums is quite challenging. Try with Fulbright or start with current students of the relevant schools and ask them for the list. Obviously IIMBA is set in order to connect between prospective students, current students and alums so you are using at least one good tool. Which schools are you interested at?
As I didn’t use the services of such professionals I don’t know their contact details or anything about their track record but Fulbright should be a good starting point. I think that Gilam could help you with this as well. One advice I can give you if you do intend to use such services is to incorporate as much personal touch into the application including personal writing style. These services have many added values but the best applications are the ones that use professional services only as complements to the personal effort. It is quite easy to identify applicants who didn’t do so.
Classes in the US are titled by their GRADUATION year (I don’t know how is it in Europe). As such the class of ’06 will begin its studies on August ’04. You are not too late to apply to this class given a streamlined and efficient application process. At the Johnson School there is no big difference between the first and second round. It is highly recommended not to get to the third round though. At most of the other schools the policy is the same but consult with students and alums from the other schools for more details.
Amit
בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: ???Any Israeli Applicants #294Rom
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As for you first question, one characteristic of the best applications I evaluated during the last couple of years was a multidisciplinary experience. What basically that mean is that good work experience will be one where a candidate was exposed (and preferably practiced) different functions (for instance both R&D and sales) for a meaningful period of time. As such my recommendation to any candidate will be to make sure he/she get enough experience before applying. It is not only important for the admission process but also for the job search after that. This is also my advice to you; get couple more years of experience preferably in a business related function such as product marketing or business development. That doesn’t man you don’t have a chance now but it will help.
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You are not too lat o apply to he class of ’06.
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Once you decide to which schools you will apply get in touch with current students and alums of these schools and get their assistance with the admissions process and essays.
Amit
בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: ???Any Israeli Applicants #293Omeri
I would like to echo Dan’s message. The age shouldn’t be an issue given a good explanation of how does an MBA fit your career plans. I started my MBA at the age of 32 and though I was one of the older students in my class this was an advantage from different points of view such as wider experience and perspective.
I also agree with Dan that the age might be a problem with future employers but it can also be an advantage. Some employers will look at an older person as bringing more experience to he table. It all depends on what you did before, what do you want to do in the future, what the future employer is looking for and how well can you pitch yourself and your experience as a good fit to the future employer’s needs. One example of an industry where an older age coupled with diverse business experience could be an advantage is strategic consulting.
Hope this helps,
Amit
בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: ???Any Israeli Applicants #263By he way
Organizational Behavior (OB) and ILR are used in the US interchangeably.
בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: שאל את ארינגו: תהליך הקבלה #262All
I will be happy o answer any questions following my experience as he chair of the Johnson Admissions Group (JAG) and an interviewer for the Johnson School.
Good luck with the application process,
Amit
בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: ???Any Israeli Applicants #261Adi
I don know about other schools which I am sure have great OB programs, what I can tell you about is the program at the Johnson School at Cornell. Here there is a dual degree of MBA and MILR which is considered to be very very good. The Industrial Labor Relationship (ILR) school at Cornell is ranked number 1 in the US and there are very good reviews of the program which you can combine with your MBA (on op of the OB studies inherent o the pogram).
If you are interested shoot me e-mail to [email protected] and I will be happy to help.
Amit
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îéùäå îñåâì ìñô÷ îéãò ëìùäå ìâáé úåëðéåúä- MBA, äèåáåú éåúø áàøöåú äáøéú, äîúî÷ãåú áúçåí äééòåõ äàøâåðé/äúðäâåú àøâåðéú?
בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: ???Any Israeli Applicants #230Omer
Out of the three in my class two have US work permit. Out of the five at the class of '04 thee are two with such permit. Still the placement statistics for Israeli's here (with and without the permit) are relatively high (for internationals)
öéèåè: äëåúá äî÷åøé òåîø á- 15 éåðé 03
Amit, your Israelis classmates that found jobs have green cards or citizenships? cuz it's a little hard to believe that the Israelis have 100% placement in such amazing places while the rest are screwed…
בתגובה ל: Post Admission Forum #219Hi all
This is the second time I post my introduction as I got an e-mail from the forum administrator saying my previous message was lost (that is strange). So if you got to read my previous message before the sad mishap just skip this one.
My name is Amit Nisenbaum and I am a recent graduate from the Johnson Graduate School of Business at Cornell.
My background is in the High-Tech industry where I held positions in both R&D and Business Development. During my time at Cornell I focused my interest on General Management, Private Equity and Strategy Consulting.
Finally, after spending some time traveling around the US and visiting Israel my family and myself will return to Boston to join BCG where I will focus on the Technology and Telecom industries.
I am thrilled about this new forum and will be happy to collaborate and socialize with all of you. If anybody need any advice or help regarding my areas of interest mentioned above or just want to chat please don’t hesitate to give me a buzz. My contact details are at the Yahoo DB.
If any of you (mostly current students and graduates but also incoming students) from the Boston area have any recommendations regarding nice places to live which will fit a couple plus one plus dog I will be happy to know. We are looking really all around Boston i.e. Back Bay, South End, Brookline, Newton and even as far as Lexington.
Cheers,
Amit
בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: ???Any Israeli Applicants #214תכנית נוספת מעניינת לכאלה שבאים מהיי-טק ורוצים לחזור לשם היא תכנית ה – HTMS שמשותפת לאוניברסיטת ת"א ו – Kellogg. למרות שבעקרון אלה לימודים בארץ (עם התנסות מסויימת ב – Kellogg) יש גם יתרונות לתכנית.
מי שמעוניין יכול ליצור קשר עם ראש התכנית גדי ב – [email protected] או עם בתיה ב – [email protected]
ציטוט: הכותב המקורי Guest ב- 09 מאי 03
Another great choice to consider is London Business School.
truly international program
one of the best b-schools in the world
u can't beat the location
special grant of 10K pounds for one israeli each year
בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: ???Any Israeli Applicants #213בבתי הספר האירופאים המצב הרבה יותר קשה במיוחד לסטודנטים בינ"ל (מחוץ לאיחוד האירופי) בגלל חוקי העבודה הנוקשים משכבר הימים.
בארה"ב אם התקבלתה ללמוד הויזה מאפשרת להשאר לחפש עבודה ולעבוד במשך בין שנה לשנה וחצי אחרי הלימודים. זה מאפשר למצוא עבודה בצורה הרבה יותר קלה מאשר באירופה בה המעביד צריך לסדר לך ויזה מהיום הראשון.
ציטוט: הכותב המקורי Guest ב- 13 אפריל 03
קודם כל לשום לכולם,
זה נחמד לכתוב על הנושא בעברית לשם שינוי.
יש לי רק שתי הארות בנוגע לכל מה שנכתב עד עתה:
1. הספר של מונטק הוא אכן התנ"ך הלא רישמי לעניין קבלה ל-MBA, אני אישית מאוד החכמתי מקריאתו בנוסף לכל אלו שמעונינים לראות דוגמאות למאמרים שאחרים כתבו יש שם אוסף אדיר.
2. לא מזמן שוחחתי עם מישהי שלומדת כעת שנה ראשונה ב- LBS והיא מסרה לי את הנתון הטראומתי של 30% שמצאו עד כה מקום לסטאז' בקיץ, בהחלט נתון מבהיל.
בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: ???Any Israeli Applicants #212אכן מצב השוק השנה הוא מאוד קשה. בכל בתי הספר המובילים הסטטיסטיקה היא סביב ה – 60% עד 70% השמה לשנה שניה וקצת יותר גבוהה להתמחות. לסטודנטים בינ"ל המצב הוא אפילו יותר קשה (סביב 50%) וזאת בגלל חוקי ההגירה הקשוחים המרתיעים חברות מלקחת בוגרים שמי יודע אם הם יוכלו להחזיק לאורך זמן. אתם צריכים לקחת את זה בחשבון למרות שמה שנכתב כאן בעבר נכון מי יודע מה יהיה בעוד שנה שנתיים.
נקודת אור מבחינתנו כאן בקורנל היא העובדה שכל הישראלים (שנה ראשונה ושניה) מסודרים טוב מאוד. זאת בין היתר הסיבה מדוע לישראלים יש כאן מוניטין טוב למרות ששוב כל מקרה לגופו ולא לוקחים ישראלים רק בגלל שהם ישראלים.
מחמשת החברה שסיימו שנה ראשונה לכולם יש התמחות. שניים ב – HP, אחד ב – Lehman Brothers, אחד ב – Pfizer ואחד בתחום המידיה. למעט אחד כולם משלמים טוב מאוד.
בשנה שלי לשלושת הישראלים יש עבודות טובות מאוד. שניים ב – American Express ואני ב -BCG.
המפתח למציאת עבודה הוא לדעת מה אתם רוצים ולהתחיל לעשות Networking מהרגע שהתקבלתם.
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מישהו ראה את הנתונים הנוראיים שהתפרסמו על מציאת העבודה בתוכניות למנהל עסקים בארצות הברית? סטנפורד, שיקגו, קולומביה וכו' מדברים על אזור 70% בוגרים שמצאו עבודה – ואני יכול לתאר לעצמי שמרבית מאילו שלא מצאו עבודה הם סטודנטים בינלאומיים
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תזהר מסטטיסטיקות. בכל מקום יש שנים שמתקבלים יותר ויש שנים שפחות. נכון שהמוניטין של הישראלים בקורנל מאוד חזק אבל כל בקשה נבדקת בפני עצמה ללא קשר למדינה ממנה אתה בא.
באופן כללי אי אפשר להגדיר בצורה מדוייקת מה חשיבות כל אחד מהמרכיבים בבקשה. הבקשה נקראות כמקשה אחת ובסוף בודקים כמה אטרקטיבית כל הבקשה. באופן כללי בקורנל אני יכול להגיד לך שיש חשיבות לציונים אבל מאוד מאוד חשוב מי אתה ומה עשית בחייך.
הבקשה צריכה להיות מעניינת מספיק בשביל לבדל אותך ממאות ואלפי בקשות אחרות. נסיון מגוון עוזר, נסיון בתחום המנהיגות עוזר, רקורד של קידום והישגיות מאוד עוזר ולבסוף חשוב מאוד להסביר למה MBA מקורנל הוא הדבר שמתאים לקרירה שלך בשלב זה.
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שמעתי על התוכנית שנה של קלוג – שמאוד קשה להתקבל וזה מיועד לחבר'ה טיפה יותר מבוגרים (28+) עם רקע אקדמי חזק/רחב. אינסאד זה מספר 1 באירופה בלי ספק, ושנה זה יתרון (שכר לימוד) או חסרון (ידע ומציאת עבודה אח"כ), תלוי איך תסתכל על זה.
אני שם את רוב הפוקוס שלי עכשיו על קורנל – שמעתי שזו תוכנית מעולה וישראלים מאוד מרוצים שם, הם שמים הרבה דגש על General Management וגם מקבלים די הרבה ישראלים (6-7 בשנה) לתוכנית קטנה (איזה 250 איש).
נראה לי ש-20% לציוני תואר זה הרבה. אולי יחד עם ה-GMAT הם מגיעים ל-30%. תעבוד על החיבורים. שנה שעברה היו אנשים עם GMAT 770 והצטיינויות דקאן שלא התקבלו לכלום, ולהיפך.
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ממש נחמד לראות כזה פורום ועוד בעברית!
שמי עמית ואני בוגר טרי של ביה"ס למנהל עסקים בקורנל (The Johnson Graduste School of Management).
אני אשמח לעזור בעצה או מידע אבל על מנת לתת לכם תחושה מאיפה העצות מגיעות קצת רקע.
הרקע שלי לפני הקבלה לקורנל היה מאוד מגוון. שש שנים בחיל הים בתור קצין ימי. תואר ראשון במדעי המחשב מהטכניון (ציונים ממוצעים פלוס). במקביל ללימודים בטכניון עבדתי במשרה מלאה בקידום, תחילה בתור מדריך פסיכומטרי ואחר כך בתור מדריך GMAT ואחר כך בתור מנהל צוות מדריכים ומנהל סניף חיפה והצפון. לאחר סיום הלימודים הצטרפתי לצוות הקמה של סטארט אפ שם הקמתי והובלתי את צוות המחקר והפיתוח. לאחר מכן עבדתי בשתי חברות סטארט-אפ נוספות בתפקידי ניהול מוצר ופיתוח עסקי. בסה"כ הגעתי לקורנל עם שבע עד עשר שנות נסיון תלוי אם מחשיבים את הצבא או לא (רוב בתי הספר כן מחשיבים).
בקורנל התמקדתי בתחומי הניהול הכללי, היזמות וניהול הון פרטי (Private Equity). הייתי אחד מהמנהלים של קרן הון הסיכון שמנוהלת בבי"ס (יוזמה מאוד ייחודית של קורנל), הובלתי את צוות הסטודנטים שעובד עם ה – Admissions Office על מנת למיין מועמדים לבי"ס (קריאת בקשות וראיונות) והייתי שותף בהקמת חממה טכנולוגית בבי"ס.
סיימתי את התואר השנה ואני עומד להצטרף ל – Boston Consulting Group (BCG בסניף בבוסטון. BCG היא אחת מחברות הייעוץ האסטרטגי המובילות בעולם ושם אני אתמקד בייעוץ לחברות טכנולוגיה.
יש כמה שאלות שראיתי במהלך הפורום הזה שאני אנסה לענות אליהם בקרוב אבל בגדול חווית ה – MBA בארצות הברית היא משהוא שמאוד הייתי ממליץ לכל אחד שיכול. ההחזר על ההשקעה לוקח יותר זמן כרגע אבל הקשרים שנוצרים והנסיון לא יסולאו בפז.
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