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αMBA Admissions Advisory
Study Abroad in North America, Europe, Asia
Universities・High Schools・Middle Schools!
Japan’s best support quality!
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• Sumitomo Corporation (Accounting Dept. New
York Project Finance Team)
• Graduate of Chicago University MBA
• Goldman Sachs Securities Investment Bank
(M&A・Financing・PE Investment Advisory)
• Founded α Academy
• Complete advisory in Job hunting, Study abroad,
MBA Applications etc.!!
Toshihiko Irisumi (TJ)
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About αAcademy
Mission:Maximizing everyone’s potential
Vision:A Dojo for nurturing world leaders and
have over 50,000 people registered
• Graduates and enrolled students from top universities such
as Harvard, Stanford, and Chicago.
• Young professionals from leading companies
• Top students from Tokyo U, Kyoto U, Waseda,
Keio etc.
• Expanding our support for middle school and
high school students!
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What is MBA
Master of Business Administration
Various kinds as one of world’s top class programs
Learn profound knowledge in strategy, accounting, financing, marketing, IT, legal,
negotiations etc.
Generally a 2-year full-time program
1-year programs in recent years (Europe): INSEAD、CAMBRIDGE、OXFORD
Asia’s MBA starting to gain attention : India, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai etc.
Domestic MBA programs also available: Keio, Hitotsubashi etc.
Ultimate goal is to ‘maximize everyone’s potential’ x ‘global top level network’
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The Best U.S. MBA 2016
1. Stanford University
2. Harvard University
3. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)
4. University of Chicago (Booth)
5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan)
6. Northwestern University (Kellogg)
7. University of California, Berkeley (Haas)
8. Columbia University
9. Dartmouth College (Tuck)
10. University of Virginia (Darden)
11. New York University (Stern)
12. Duke University (Fuqua)
13. Yale University
14. UCLA (Anderson)
15. Cornell University
Source: US News
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The Best Europe MBA 2014
1. LBS (UK)
2. HEC Paris (France)
3. IE Business School (Spain)
4. ESADE Business School (Spain)
5. INSEAD (France)
6. University of St Gallen (Switzerland)
7. IESE Business School (Spain)
8. SDA Bocconi(Italy)
9. IMD (Switzerland)
10. University of Oxford Said(UK)
11. Rotterdam School of Management (Netherlands)
12. ESCP Europe (France)
13. Imperial College Business School(UK)
29.University of Cambridge
Source: FT
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The Global MBA 2014
1. Harvard Business School
2. London Business School
3. University of Pennsylvania
4. Stanford GSB
5. INSEAD
6. Columbia Business School
7. Lese Business School
8. MIT Sloan
9. University of Chicago Booth
10. University of California at Berkley
14. HKUST Business School
14. Northwestern University(Kellogg)
28. University of Hong Kong
30. CUHK Business School
31. National University of Singapore
Source: FT
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Preparation for North America/Europe’s
MBA Admissions
HBS:
① A Habit of Leadership
② Capacity for Intellectual Growth
③ Engaged Community Citizenship
Stanford GSB:
① Intellectual Vitality
② Demonstrated Leadership Potential
③ Personal Qualities and Contributions
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Preparation for North America/Europe’s MBA Admissions
GMAT : 680 over (Accepted in Kellogg with 620!)
TOEFL : 105 over (Need above 109 for HBS)
Essay:
• Convincing Essays (Clear Goal & Professional/Social
Activity)
English Proficiency: Prove you can contribute to the class
and community
Recommendation 2-3: Bosses, Clients, and Professors
Resume: Brilliant Experience
GPA Transcript: Higher is the better
Interview: Great character, deep understanding of school,
and realistic vision
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Study Abroad Expenses
Investment
1.Tuition fees:US$ 100,000~130,000
2.Living expenses:US$ 60,000~100,000
3.Total:est. US$ 200,000 (est. 2 mil. yen)
Payback methods
1. Scholarship utilization
2. Student loans
3. Payback after graduation(2-3 years in investment
banks, consulting firms)
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MBA Graduate Network
1. MBA’s global network cannot
be bought with money
2. Any type of MBA is subject to
connection
3. Up to you to decide whether to
utilize that or not
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Questions from top MBA schools
・ Columbia University
Why are you pursuing an MBA at this point in your career, and how
do you plan to achieve your immediate and long term post-MBA
professional goals?
・ Stanford University
What matters most to you, and why?
What do you want to do—REALLY—
・ Columbia, Pennsylvania University
Describe a personal experience and how it has influenced who you
are today. This essay should have a personal rather than a
professional focus.
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Alpha boasts the highest
acceptance rate in MBA School
Admission advisory!
Reach for your success with
Alpha Academy!
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Admissions for top MBA Schools? α!
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Overwhelming acceptance in
Columbia, Wharton, UC
Berkeley, Chicago, Harvard,
Stanford, UCLA, Kellogg, LBS,
INSEAD, HEC, Spain MBA etc.!!
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Admissions for top MBA Schools in
North America/Europe? α!
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Overwhelming acceptance
in Asia’s top MBA schools
such as HKUST, HKU,
CUHK,NUS, INSEAD, SMU
etc.
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Admissions for top MBA Schools in
Asia? α!
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αMBA Advisory
students
Acceptance rate
of 100%!
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※出願したひとのみ
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Accepted in trading
firms, finance,
consulting,
Manufacturing etc.,
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Japan’s best MBA study abroad Support!
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Treasures you can gain from MBA
1. Clear Vision
2. Professional knowledge
3. Global credibility
4. Strong confidence
5. A variety of career options
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Things that many people lack
1. Clear goal/career strategy
2. Global experience
3. Leadership / professional
experience
4. Extracurricular activities
5. A ‘selling’ mentality
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FAQ on MBA
1. Test scores are low…
2. GPA is low …
3. Expense is too much…
4. Which programs to choose
from…
5. Career path after graduation…
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αAdvisor
Maximizes your potentials!
Advisors that bring out the
best of you from a neutral and
objective POV
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Who gets accepted and who
does NOT
<Patterns that get accepted to MBA>
1. Decides that they will go no matter what
2. Retains initial investment・advisors ASAP
3. Does NOT compromise. Prepares thoroughly
4. Executes what needs to be done
(Tests, resume, essay, campus visits etc. )
5. Acceptance to MBA!
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Who gets accepted and who
does NOT
<Patterns of those that does NOT
get accepted>
1. Constantly wonders whether to go or not
2. Too late in retaining investments and advisors
3. Lacks consistency in preparation
4. Does NOT execute what needs to be done
(academics, extracurricular activities, visits,
essay etc. )
5. No acceptance
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When to go?
• HBS Average age - 27
• Majority 25-29
• Difficult for 32 and above
• Prep ~ Entry, 2years
• Entry ~ grad, 2years
• Current age+4years < 32
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Points in school selection
• North America, Europe, Asia?
• Graduated school level
• 2 years or 1 year?
• School atmosphere
• Career opportunities
• Career options after graduation
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Points in school selection
• Go where you wish to go!
• What do you want to do after graduating?
• Where you graduate from is of utter
importance
• Come back to your own country after
graduating?
• NY、SF、LDN、HK
• Efficiency wise, Asia!
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Points in school selection
• Educational background important
• America7+LBS+INSEAD
• Go to America 20?
• Oxbridge, ◯
• HKU, NUS also ◯
• But what is really important?
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Recommending Asia MBA!
• High academic level!
• Best Asian network
• Exchange programs to
America/Europe
• High employment rate!
• Work/venture in Asia!
• High ROI!
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Points in school selection
• You only live once!
• Strategic approach in deciding
where to go!
• But NO over-ambition!
• Effectiveness is also critical
• A lot of things need to be done!
• GO! Rather than dawdling!
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Important points in getting
accepted!
1. Best Resume
2. Best Essay
3. Best Recommendation
4. Campus Visits
5. Best Interview
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Strategy for Asia’s MBA
1. Best Resume
2. Get appointment!
3. Campus visit/Interview
4. Essay・Test!
5. Acceptance!
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Early Preparation is the
path to success!
Prepare thoroughly
to prevent regrets.
Prepare with αMBA
Dojo.
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What to do
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With αMBA Dojo
MBA Entry!
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Things conducted at αMBA Dojo
1. Drafting best resume
2. Drafting best essay
3. Strategic application
4. Best recommendation
preparation
5. Best interview preparation
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αMBA acceptance support
• Online Individual advisory x Dojo
Lectures
• Your mentor leads you to success!
• Complete support until acceptance
• America/Europe/Asia MBA Absolute
entry!
• Application acceptance rate of 100%
• Dojo that prepares you with career
support even after your acceptance
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What to do
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Absolute entry
acceptance with
αMBA Advisory!
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1. Advance with α individual advisory
• Your advisor is selected from the best
MBA current student・graduates
• Your own support team is available
• Ask anytime via online chat
• Best resume support
• Thorough self-analysis, establish LTG
• Resume, Essay, Recommendation
thorough reviews!Best quality!
• Best admissions records!
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2. Learn theories via α dojo lecture
• Learn MBA acceptance know-hows
• Theories, self-analysis, reason for
application, resume prep, essay
prep, recommendation prep,
interview prep etc.
• Admission preparation also avail.
• Watch lecture video ASAP!
• Watch as many as you want (worth
$50/vid)
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3.Special interview training@
SKYPE
• After Individual Advisory, video
lectures, practice is all!
• Real interview preparation
• Become efficient with practice!
• Feedback from mentors
• Practice anything with English
• Solidify MBA acceptance!
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There is no point in
having regrets!
Prepare thoroughly
to prevent regrets.
Prepare with αMBA
Dojo.
There is no point in
having regrets!
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FAQ
What are the advantages of going for MBA
What is different between domestic and overseas
MBA?
How can I get accepted into top MBA programs
How can I get high scores in TOEFL, GMAT?
What are the MBA admissions looking for?
How much is the expense?
What are the career paths after graduation?
Is the alumni network being utilized?
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Application period
• Early ROUND: Deadline Sept.
• 1st ROUND: Oct. (50% accepted)
• 2nd ROUND: Jan.(+40%)
• 3rd ROUND: Mar.(+10%)
• Able to apply once a year
• Re-apply a year later should you fail
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MBA preparation course
1. Study abroad in world’s top schools
2. Apply in 3rd year, take off in 4th year
3. Graduate in 6th year(age?)
4. 30=15+15(point of apply)
5. Unconditional acceptance in MBA!
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When is entry?
1. Apply this year >enter Sept. of
next year
2. Apply next year>Enter Sept in
2 years
3. Graduation + 2 years
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When is entry?
1. Apply in 2015 > 2016/9
2. Apply in 2016 > 2017/9
3. Apply in 2017 > 2018/9
4. Graduation + 2 years
5. For foreign investment,
employment in associate>to 30
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Caution?
1. Extracurricular activities
2. Columbia University>3 extracurricular
activities during student life, 3 in social
life
3. Essay:「What are your
achievements apart from work?」
4. Activities:Anything in line of goal
5. Setting long-term goal important
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Necessity of preparing from 1st year
after graduation
1. Leadership (Work)
2. Leadership (Extracurricular)
3. Global(Work/Extracurricular)
4. Achievements
5. TOEFL/IELTS 2 years
6. GMAT/GRE 5 years
7. Who to ask for recommendation letters
8. Campus visit (Autumn)
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αBest MBA
How to write
Essay
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Points being evaluated
1. Leadership
2. Academic achievements
3. Social contributions
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Best MBA Essay
1. Leadership
• Work・Volunteer・PM experience
• Global experience
2. Academic achievements
• Achievements other than test scores
3. Social contributions
• Volunteer
• Potential
4. Fitness to the institution
5. Future expectations
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Evaluation points
1. Is he/she a leader?
2. Does he/she have teamwork?
3. Doe he/she have global experience??
4. Is he/she smart?
5. Does he/she have social contributions?
6. What will he/she bring to our institution?
7. How well will he/she do after graduating?
8. Will he/she understand our school?
9. Does he/she have good recommendations?
10. Is he/she worth having an interview?
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Questions from top MBA schools
・ Columbia University
Why are you pursuing an MBA at this point in your career, and how
do you plan to achieve your immediate and long term post-MBA
professional goals?
・ Stanford University
What matters most to you, and why?
What do you want to do—REALLY—
・ Columbia, Pennsylvania University
Describe a personal experience and how it has influenced who you
are today. This essay should have a personal rather than a
professional focus.
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Best MBA Essay
Make a ‘portfolio’ of the list below
1. Leadership
• Work・Volunteer・PM experience
• Global experience
2. Academic achievements
• Achievements other than test scores
3. Social contributions
• Volunteer
• Potential
4. Fitness to the institution
5. Future expectations 71
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Get Acceptance
With Alpha Academy’s
Essay Support!
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・Resume preparation
・Lunch with current
students
・Appointment with
Admission office
・Lecture audit
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αMBA Visit Program
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・What kind of
impressions do you want
to make?
・Confident in English?
・or Not?
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αMBA Visit Program
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MBA Application, Now!
TOEFL’s extension(some have taken over 67 times!)
GMAT an alternative for those having a hard time with TOEFL
Great increase in the number of students studying abroad
For privately funded students, many quit along the way
For publicly funded students, very hard to enter top schools
Age of 32 is the limit
Campus visit is a MUST
For HBS, most have native English level
Popular for top business firms/venture firms
Not so popular for banks, CPA, etc.
Many people have a gap between their goal and MBA
Some get accepted everywhere, whereas some get nothing
Transition to IELTSxGRE. 1-year program very popular!
Asia’s MBA popular!Asia, Entrepreneurship. Strong in job market!
Counselors for foreigners 1~1.50 mil yen>For alpha, it is only 300k yen
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Strategy is important!
Best resumes take up to 3 months
Short-term on TOEFL or else do something else (TOEIC/ IELTS)
Finish GMAT first. (or GRE)
Utilize study abroad counseling firms as a ‘one-point’ support
For privately-funded, concentrate short term. Finish within this year!
For publicly-funded, concentrate thoroughly on essay
Campus visit is a 「MUST」
Write resume for campus visit. Become friendly with Admission
Story strategy.(connect your long-term goal, current career, and MBA)
For volunteer activities, establish a long-term goal
Leadership x Global x Polish your English
Your goal and MBA is well connected
Have an advisory for MBA applications
Execute WET strategy simultaneously
Believe that you will succeed!
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Get acceptance with αMBA Advisory
You can get in to top schools with α MBA application advisory!
100% acceptance rate at Columbia, WHARTON, INSEAD etc.
Enjoy a service worth 1mil yen, for only 300k yen with individual support
Thorough support until your application is submitted
Overseas students can also benefit with SKYPE
Best resume, best essay, extra curricular activity support, campus visit, interview
prep etc.!
Advice in scoring high on TOEFL, GMAT)
Thorough goal setting and WHY MBA, WHY THIS SCHOOL preparation
Best essay drafts
Over 40 applicants this year! !Counseling service also launched!
Many students from rural areas or overseas!
Support until you are accepted!
For those interested, individual consultation!admin@alpha-leaders.jp
First, apply for αMBA free consultation!
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MBA Dojo for those
Aiming for MBA!
1st year
• Thorough preparation
• Extracurricular activities (Leadership)
• TOEFL、GMAT
• Network development(MBA)
2nd year
• Globalized preparation
• Extracurricular activities (Leadership
• TOEFL、GMAT
• RESUME
• Campus visit(MBA)
• Network development(MBA)
3rd year Apply, MBA acceptance!
4th year MBA Entry!
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3 points for top MBA schools
Set a firm goal
Prepare with the right strategy
Execute with excellence
Anyone can be accepted to
MBA!!
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Alpha already boasts the
highest acceptance rate in
Japan. Get your acceptance
letter with αMBA Advisory
and study in North
America/Europe!
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If you are aiming for top MBA
schools, α!
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Columbia, Wharton,
Chicago, UC Berkeley,
Harvard, Stanford, UCLA,
Kellogg, LBS, INSEAD, HEC,
Spain MBA, etc.
Absolute acceptance!
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If you are aiming for
top MBA schools, α!
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Conversion Table
TOEFL IELTS TOEIC
109 7.5 990
100 7 900
88 6.5 800
76 6 700
68 5.5 650
61 5 600
Despite the many tests around the world,
there is a considerable gap between their
recognition and difficulty.
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English Tests in Studying Abroad
・Admission officers mainly concentrate
on whether you will be able to take their
lectures.
・As there are a number of official tests
such as TOEFL/ IELTS/ TOEIC/ PTE/
CPE/ CAE, it is a good strategy to focus
on a test that you can maximize your
scores
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IELTS as an alternative to TOEFL
Relatively easier to score than TOEFL?!
1. Listening section is easier
2. No complex Qs in Speaking & Listening
3. Speaking section is an interview format
Able to apply to major graduate schools with
IETLS
With IELTS, you can apply to many major
business schools except Wharton, Kellogg,
Columbia, NYU, etc. (As of 2012)
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B-Schools available for application
with IELTS(2014 US)
FT Rank in
2013
School name IELTS
1 Harvard Business School 7.5
2 Stanford Graduate School of Business 7
3 University of Pennsylvania: Wharton NG
5 Columbia Business School NG (TOEFL or PTE)
9 MIT: Sloan GMAT/GRE Verbal
10 University of Chicago: Booth 7
12 University of California at Berkeley: Haas 7
13 Northwestern University: Kellogg NG
14 Yale School of Management OK
16 Dartmouth College: Tuck OK
18 Duke University: Fuqua OK
19 New York University: Stern NG
23 UCLA: Anderson 7
24 Cornell University: Johnson OK
30 University of Michigan: Ross OK
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B-Schools available for application
with IELTS(2014 Europe)
FT Rank in
2013
School name Country IELTS
4 London Business School UK OK
6 Insead France / Singapore 7.5
7 IESE Business School Spain 7.0
11 IE Business School Spain OK
16 University of Cambridge: Judge UK 7.5
19 IMD Switzerland NA
21 HEC Paris France OK
22 Esade Business School Spain 7.5
24 University of Oxford: Saïd UK 7.5
28 Warwick Business School UK 7.0
29 Manchester Business School UK 6.5
33 Rotterdam School of Management Netherlands OK
36 National University of Singapore Business School Singapore 6.5
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B-Schools available for application
with GRE(2014 US)
FT Rank in
2013
School name GRE
1 Harvard Business School OK
2 Stanford Graduate School of Business OK
3 University of Pennsylvania: Wharton OK
5 Columbia Business School OK
9 MIT: Sloan OK
10 University of Chicago: Booth OK
12 University of California at Berkeley: Haas OK
13 Northwestern University: Kellogg OK
14 Yale School of Management OK
16 Dartmouth College: Tuck OK
18 Duke University: Fuqua OK(GMAT preferred)
19 New York University: Stern OK
23 UCLA: Anderson OK
24 Cornell University: Johnson OK
30 University of Michigan: Ross OK
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B-Schools available for application
with GRE(2014 Europe)
FT Rank in
2012
School name Country GRE
4 London Business School UK OK
6 Insead France / Singapore OK
7 IESE Business School Spain OK
11 IE Business School Spain OK
16 University of Cambridge: Judge UK OK
19 IMD Switzerland OK
21 HEC Paris France OK
22 Esade Business School Spain OK
24 University of Oxford: Saïd UK OK
29 Manchester Business School UK OK
33 Rotterdam School of Management Netherlands OK
36 National University of Singapore Business School Singapore OK
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Reference
• Cornell University: Q. GRE or GMAT? “… I still anticipate that a large majority of
applicants will submit with a GMAT score. Although an increasing number of b-
schools are now accepting the GRE, the GMAT is still viewed as the common
denominator among applicants. With that said, this year we will be reviewing a small
percentage of applicants that have chosen to take the GRE….”
http://www.johnson.cornell.edu/Full-Time-MBA/Admissions/Admissions-
Blog/EntryId/139/GRE-or-GMAT-does-it-matter.aspx
• London Business School: Q. Do you accept the GRE? if you have already taken
the GRE, please contact our Admissions Team with your tests information so we can
discuss your individual situation in more detail…….
http://www.london.edu/programmes/msc/faqs.html
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Outline
1. Harvard Business School(HBS) Application
Program
2. Generally a program for those with working
experience, but since 2008, has been open for
current undergraduate students.
3. Worked 2 years after graduation, can enter HBS
two years after.
4. Eligible for undergraduate/graduate students
graduating from Oct ~ next Sept.
5. Apply in July, Sept, Jan, and Apr.
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Eligible applicants
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• Candidates from bachelor degree programs
• Candidates from joint bachelor/graduate degree programs
• Candidates from graduate degree programs who have not
held a full-time work position. To be eligible for the 2+2
program, candidates need to have gone directly from
undergraduate to graduate school.
To be considered for admission to the 2+2 Program Class of
2018 (entering Fall 2016), you must be graduating from your
program between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014.
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You’re applying to Harvard Business School. We can see your
resume, school transcripts, extra-curricular activities, awards,
post-MBA career goals, test scores and what your recommenders
have to say about you. What else would you like us to know
as we consider your candidacy? There is no word limit for this
question. We think you know what guidance we're going to give
here. Don't overthink, overcraft and overwrite. Just answer the
question in clear language that those of us who don't know your
world can understand
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HBS2+2 Essay
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1. Selling points
2. Portfolio
• Leadership
• Intelligence
• Contributions
3. Stories: Tell who you are
4. Professional Format
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RESUME
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1. Please comment on the context of your interaction with the
applicant. If applicable, briefly describe the applicant's role in
your organization. (250 words)
2. How does the candidate's performance compare to other
well-qualified individuals in similar roles? (250 words)
3. Please describe the most important piece of constructive
feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the
circumstances and the applicant's response. (250 words)
4. Please make additional statements about the applicant's
performance, potential, or personal qualities you believe
would be helpful to the MBA Admissions Board. (250 words)
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1. GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
Definition: Analytical thinking skills necessary in learning business at a
graduate school level, language skills (English), measuring quantitative
abilities.
Outline: ①Analytical Composition (AWA, Analytical Writing Skill)、②
Verbal section, ③Quantitative section
Score: Between 200‐800
Testing time: About 3.5 hours
Contents of each section: ①Analytics – 2 essays, ②Verbal section – 41
questions, ③Quantitative section – 37 questions
Validity: 5 years
※ Test changes since 2012.06
Analytical composition above(AWA)will be changed to only 1 question
and include Integrated Reasoning(12 Qs/30 min)
In Integrated Reasoning, you will be given various information
(graphs/tables etc.) and be evaluated on how you analyze them.
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2. GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
※Test is revised since Aug 2011.
Definition: Common test needed to go on to graduate school.
Although two types of tests exist (General/Subject), many in
science majors require only the scores of General Test
Outline: ①English(Verbal Reasoning)、②Mathematics
(Quantitative Reasoning)、③Essay(Analytical Writing)
Score: ①English and ②Mathematics is given a score
between 130-170. ③Essay is given a score between 0-6.
Testing time: About 3-4 hours
Validity: 5 years
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3. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Definition(Wiki): TOEFL!
Outline: ①Reading ②Speaking ③listening ④
Writing
Score: out of 120 points (30/section)
Testing time: About 4 hours
Validity: 2 years
4. IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Definition(Wiki): IELTS!
Outline: ①Speaking ②Reading ③Listening ④
Writing
Score: Each section and total score is between 1-
9
Testing time: about 2 hours and 45 min
Validity: 2 years
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Admissions
Total Applicants 828
Admits 100
% Admitted 12%
Women 39% / International 20%
Countries Represented 10
Testing Information
Complete Range of GMAT Scores 570-780
Average GMAT 720
Range of GRE Q 680-800 / Range of GRE V 570-800
Average GRE Q 773 / Average GRE V 662
Average GPA 3.76
Educational Background
Engineering/Natural Sciences/Technical Disciplines 60%
Humanities & Social Sciences 34%
Business Administration 6%
Undergraduate Institutions Represented 45
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1. HBS 2+2 is known to acquire outstanding students that
are expected to apply elsewhere (law, public policy,
medical etc.)and not to the usual MBA application
process.
2. For future business leaders, the usual MBA application
process is much easier
3. It is known to be in search of ‘women’ and science
students
4. However, students must possess the elements below,
regardless of their backgrounds
I. Strong leadership
II. Intellectual growth
III. Community engagement
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HBS 2+2 「Gossip」
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HBS 2+2 Dojo
We give a complete support to those
committed to HBS 2+2.
Become a pioneer in your own way!
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1. Typically, MBA application requires more than 1mil yen.
2. α supports with you only at 300k yen!
3. If you pass interviews at HBS2+2 Dojo「α Scholarship」is
granted!
4. α supports you with a scholarship of 200k yen!
5. You can aim for MBA at only 100k yen!
6. Participate in HBS2+2Dojo regularly!Free join!
7. If you are really committed, then pay your tuition!
8. But, do challenge yourself at Dojo from 1st year!
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1. HBS2+2 Application Overall Strategy Planning
2. Leadership Support
3. Resume Support
4. Essay Support
5. Recommendation letter Support
6. Interview Support
※ TOEFL、GMAT、English revision、translation、
Campus visits are separate programs
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HBS 2+2 Dojo 2014 Support Outline
1. 10 people limit. Recruitment will end when capacity is
reached
2. Undergraduate/graduate students (Any year)
3. English level
4. admin@alpha-leaders.jp
5. ①Name ②University/department ③Reasons for
application
6. Interview
7. If you pass, participate in Dojo. Opened regularly
8. Pay your fees at the event
9. Thorough support until success!
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Types of Scholarship
External institution
From target school
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External scholarship
Fulbright scholarship
Rotary Club scholarship
Certified Public Accountants scholarship
Kamiyama Foundation scholarship
Ito International Education Foundation
scholarship
Heiwa Nakajima Foundation
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Name subject Deadline
Fulbright Scholarship
・Japanese citizen
・has enough language abilities
・Healthy mind and body
May 31, 2013
Rotary Club scholarship
・Completed 2 years in university or similar institution
・Study abroad destination is a university/graduate school/language
school overseas
June 28, 2013
Kamiyama Foundation
scholarship
・Has enough language abilities
・Clear goals and objectives in study abroad
・Has the characteristics of a leader
・Has participated in various meetings of the foundation
・targets mainly people between 20-30 in age
April 10, 2013
Ito International Education
Foundation scholarship
・Japanese citizen(foreigner that has completed elementary ~ middle
school education)
・a full-time student at the graduate program
・Below the age of 29
Late June, 2013
Heiwa Nakajima Foundation
・Japanese citizen(permanent resident) , resides in Japan
・Start of study abroad /school is in 2013
・able to take on education at the study abroad destination
Sept ~ Oct, 2013
External scholarship
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Fulbright case (Essay)
• STUDY/RESEARCH OBJECTIVES and BIBLIOGRAPHY
Write a clear and detailed description of your study objectives, giving your reasons for wanting
to pursue them. Please include or attach a bibliography. Be specific about your major field and
your specialized interests within this field. Describe the kind of program you expect to undertake,
and explain how your study plan fits in with your previous training and your future objectives.
This statement is an essential part of your application.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
This personal statement should be a narrative statement describing how you have achieved
your current goals. It should not be a mere listing of facts. It should include information about
your education, practical experience, special interests, and career plans. Describe any
significant factors that have influenced your educational or professional development. Comment
on the number of years of practical experience already completed in the field in which academic
work will be done in the U.S. Do not mention specific U.S. universities at which you would like to
study.
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Fulbright case (Interview/successful)
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• Fulbright interview is only 15 minutes but has 4
interviewers, so the interview is very rapid and has as
series of questions
• Most questions are based on your essay, but
questions vary depending on the candidate.
Relatively easy to answer
• cf) Would you be willing to give up your career in
investment banking in any circumstances? How much
are you benefiting from investment banks in your
current everyday life?
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Fulbright Scholarship Strategy
Fulbright scholarship objective
Japan-US Fulbright exchange program is co-managed by two
countries, launched as an autonomous institution, supports
applicants regardless of the institution, place of residence, race,
and creed. It has gained an international reputation as a
scholarship program of the general public. Fulbright scholarships,
along with many experts in finance carrying out their own research,
with the aim of training leaders that can contribute to the mutual
understanding between Japan and the U.S. Japanese beneficiaries
can do their own research, attend a course on US history and
culture, and is also expected to participate in university and
regional activities as much as possible. After returning home, they
are expected to contribute to the improvement of the direct and
indirect US-Japan relations
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Target Areas
1. Research in the United States
History, political science, economics, business administration, law, literature, intellectual history, sociology, cultural
anthropology, and to study the US culture and society through areas such as journalism.
2. Political and economic relations of APAC
Of Japan, the US, and other third country in the Pacific Ocean region (s), to study the contemporary political and
economic relations. To become in the "third country" is the subject, Asia, Pacific Ocean Islands, North America, - are
included, such as Australia and New Zealand. For the 9 months or more of the scholarship, within the last two
months of the scholarship benefit period after obtaining the prior permission of the committee, it is possible to carry
out research in a third country that is directly related to the it can.
3. Problems of modern society
Research on social issues that Japan and the United States of modern face in common. Of particular to the subject,
the impact of rapid technological development, crisis management, ethics and other issues associated with the
development of the information industry, environmental issues, urbanization, family, aging society, public law, crime,
news, etc.
4. Challenges of global society
Study of the problems that global society is facing. Of particular interest, public health and medical policy, trade, labor
and liquidity, the movement of people, environmental policy, energy, research related themes such as demographics.
5. education
In research on Japan and the US educational system, especially those with a focus on modern education problem.
Comparative study is desirable. The study, all aspects of internationalization (schools, teachers, students),
organization and curriculum reform, are included, such as the role of education in society.
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Schedule• May 31, 2013 Online Application deadline
• May ~ June, 2013 Preliminary examination:
Application documents, recommendation papers will be sent for preliminary examination to
scrutinize students of their quality and eligibility. The papers are generally to be returned by
July 31st.
• July 31, 2013 Application deadline:
Along with your English application and recommendation letters, you will need to prepare
each of the following documents. Certificate of eligibility, research papers conducted in
graduate school and other English tests to show your qualifications.
• Sept ~ Oct, 2013 Document screening:
Document screening is done by a number of academics in groups of specialized fields. If you
do not pass the screening, you will be notified shortly. If you pass, there will not be further
notifications until your interview date is confirmed.
• Oct ~ Nov, 2013 Interview screening:
Notifications for interviews are generally sent at least two weeks before the date of the
examination. The interview is conducted by the Committee (Tokyo) who are scholars and
specialists in US-Japan relations. If you do not partake in the interview on the designated
date, you will be automatically disqualified.
• Dec 2013 Release of selection:
Release of the examination results is in early December from the Committee, which will
determine the final approval of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board(J. William Fulbright
Foreign Scholarship Board =FSB).
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Preliminary Examination!
21. Planned Major/ 23. TOPIC
24.★Project Area
1. American Studies[AS]
2. Political and Economic Relations of the Pacific Rim [PB]
3. Social Issues in Modern Society [CS]
4. Issues in the Global Society[TI]
5. Education [ED]
ACADEMIC PROPOSAL IN U.S. Write below.
27.★Research Theme (23.Within 50 Japanese characters)
28.★Brief summary of project (Describe in 250-350 words in English)
29.Background/Feasibility (If 21. is different from your current/previous academic
background, please explain the reason and the feasibility of your plan in the U.S. Describe
in 100-150 words in English. (Within 1200 letters, 5 lines)
30.★Justification for the proposal (Please give specific reasons why your proposal falls
in that Project area, 24. Describe in 100-150 words in English. (Within 1200 letters, 5
lines)
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α Mentor Recruitment
• Business lecture to working class
• Job hunting advisory to students
• Career advisory to middle/high
school students
• By all means, feel free to give a
hand!
• Extracurricular activity!
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Team α Member
• Change the world with
education!
• Human empowerment!
• Education x HR x to the World!
• If you are interested, please
contact us!
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What is GMAT?
• Required in MBA Application
• Verbal x Math
• Top schools require above 700
• V35、M50=700
• Need above 「5.0」 in AWA
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What is GMAT?
• Can take no more than 5
times per year
• Test intervals, 30 days
• CAT
• Target:within 「2 min/Q」
• If GMAT is too difficult,
GRE!
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Math?
• Problem Solving
• Data Sufficiency
• Middle School Math level
• Need at least 50
• Below 49, difficult
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AWA?
• Analyzing essay
• Logical structurexQuantityx
Accuracy
• Win with a template!
• AWA practice is most effective!
• Get above 5.0
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Notes for Verbal !
[SC]
• 8 grammar errors
• (1) pronoun, (2) modifier, (3) parallel
structure, (4) comparing expression,
(5) verb tense, (6) response of the
subject and the verb, (7) Quantity
expression, (8) idiom
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Notes for Verbal !
[CR]
• 3 types of Argument : CAS: Causal, Analogy,
Statistic, Assumption!
• Causal:Assumption:1. Causal relationship
between 2 things 2.No other cause 3. If no cause,
then there would be no effect4. Cause-effect
relationship is not the reverse
• Analogy:Assumption: Only 2 similar things can be
compared
• Statistic:Assumption:1. Has the research been done
appropriately, 2. Does the research reflect the big
numbers
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Notes for Verbal !
[CR]
• 9 types of questions
1. Conclusion Q(conclusion): Look for conclusion
2. Conclusion Q(No conclusion): Look at every details
3. Assumption Q:choose the option of a bridge between the Conclusion and
Premise (not described in the text)
4. Strengthen Q:new fact by choosing the option of strengthening the
Conclusion = what is clearly stated the Assumption is correct
5. Weaken Q: choose the one that shows the defects of the Assumption
6. Inference Q: choose the one you think is 100% fact from the text
7. Parallel Reasoning:→ to simplify the discussion
8. Resolve Paradox: choose a description that two contradictory facts are
established
9. Identify Reasoning: Choose the reasoning of the Argument from among the
options
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Notes for Verbal !
[CR]
• Reread the GMAT OG many times to be able to understand, solve until you
can convince yourself
• Point is to keep a distance from “reversal of idea" of the general public or “the
logic in this world“, but focus only on the conditions given in the world of the
question
• For example, when asked “which does this logic most strengthen?", just in that
simply there are a few choices that strengthen, choices that strengthen the
assumption that "this is logic to collapse in reverse when you are negative.
This will often be the answer
• In other words, the most important prerequisite is to see through, whereas the
small choices, such as going to Strengthen / Weaken come next
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Strategy for Verbal!
[RD]
1. Read the question first
2. Grab the passage outline (initially, roughly
reading is OK. Return to the question, look for
the appropriate place, then read firmly)
3. Think about the answer on your own
4. Elimination method
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Start and get 700!
• OGx3 times
• Thorough 「answer」 analysis
• Official Test 2 times
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Reference
• GMAT Official Guide 12th
• GMAT Official Guide for GMAT
Quantitative Review
• GMAT Official Guide for GMAT Verbal
Review
• GMAT Prep(web test)
• International Math Academy
・ 「Manhattan GMAT」
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Best α Template
•GMAT AWAα template
•By merely using α template,
you can get above 5.0!
•Passed on during GMAT
Advisory
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Effective study methods
is important
• GMAT Official Websitehattan GMAT」