Who doesn’t love to start their Monday with a little myth de-bunking? At TMMBA, we want to help applicants get beyond the rumors and misconceptions to help them submit their best application. Over the next few Mondays, I will be posting some of the most frequent myths that we hear from applicants and prospective students, and in response- the TMMBA truth.
A perfect GMAT score guarantees I’m in.
Truth: Achieving the “holy grail” of an 800 (or even a 750-790) GMAT score doesn’t guarantee you anything, besides maybe bragging rights around your cubicle. While the GMAT is a required portion of the application, the admissions team uses that number in conjunction with many other factors to determine if a student should be admitted. For TMMBA, we’re looking for more than just numbers and off-the-charts intellectual ability. It’s also important that you are well rounded both professionally and personally- showing the ability to interact with others, contribute to your class, and handle the rigors of the program.
Bottom Line: The GMAT is one component of the holistic selection process for TMMBA. A perfect score doesn’t give us any information about your interpersonal skills, leadership ability, or professional experience.
I have to wait until my entire application is completed online before hitting “submit”.
Truth: You can submit your application anytime that you have filled out your online profile, uploaded your resume and essays, and designated your recommenders. In fact, by submitting with an incomplete application, it helps us to keep in touch with you and get your application processed faster, once complete.
Bottom Line: If you’re waiting on your GMAT, recommendations, or an English proficiency test, click submit anyway! That way, we can get your file in order so it’s ready to be evaluated as soon as your final component is in.
Stay with us Mythbusters- next Monday we’ll tackle two more myths on our road to the TMMBA truth. In the meantime, let us know what questions you may have regarding TMMBA misconceptions. We’ll do our best to get the truth out there!
Tags: Admissions, Applications, Mythbusters
what’s the defination of ‘technology’ in TMMBA? For applicants who’s not in high technology industry before but have interest for future career, what attributions you’re looking for in their application?
Hi Jie,
The “technology” aspect of TMMBA means that the program has been designed with the technology environment and professional in mind. For instance, the topics, cases, and class discussions focus on technology companies, services, and products. But you need not be fluent in the language of technology- we have many alumni and students outside of the tech sector. In the TMMBA network of students, there is a broad diversity of backgrounds, industries, and organizations represented. Yet they all have one thing in common- a passion for technology!
If you haven’t worked in the technology industry before, no problem! Technology experience is not a requirement for admission. No matter what work experience background you come from, we do look for a strong aptitude for business and leadership, as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants are required to have post-baccalaureate professional work experience (minimum is 3 years and average is 12 years) with a history of increasing responsibility and a strong record of accomplishments.
Hope that answers your question- thanks for asking!