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Hi all, I am planning to take GMAT this year. What is the major change that is taking place in the format of GMAT? Also, how frequent is it that the international universities grant scholarships to international students? I have a year's work ex and plan on pursuing MBA soon, preferably from one of the global top 50 universities. Since it's a heavy investment, I want to know the options of scholarships/aid. Can you guys help me out here?? Thanks a ton! :)

Request: I seem to have a reasonably different 'profile' compared to most applicants, and therefore, I would like to seek feedback from fellow forum members. Your advice is solicited and any suggestion is welcome. Thank you! The 'Usual' Stuff: Indian, Male, BE - EE ( One of Top UG Engineering schools in India, Merit scholarships, Top 10% of Class approx. Overall GPA 3.8), MBA (One of the Top MBA schools -top rank IIM - Graduated top 10-15% of Class, 10 odd marketing related courses, all grades A or A+ . Overall GPA 3.6+ Marketing/ Strategy GPA - near perfect score. Please note, this school does not have grade inflation) The somewhat 'Unusual' Stuff: 15 Years of work experience, including 10 years in management consulting ( brand name consulting firm, but not the usual 2-3 strategy boutiques). Mostly focus on strategy problems. Would have worked on 75+ projects for several clients. Worked with teams across the globe. Lots of dedicated work in US since 2000. Senior level person now, handling several projects in parallel. Age is close to 40. Test Scores (recent, GMAT 730 (V 40, Q 49), AWA 5.5 TOEFL iBT R: 30 L: 30 S: 30 W: 29 Total 119 GMAT could have been better had I had some free time to prepare properly for the test. Applying: PhD programs of roughly Top 15 US B-schools. Considering Strategy, Policy or Marketing areas. Not pursuing: Statistics, Decision Sciences, Economics, Finance, OM, OB Area: Have a specific area identified, and will only focus on that (ie while applying I will not change research area to suit a specific school or department) Aid: Need limited aid - tuition waiver is all that I am looking for. Is there a different category for students requiring limited aid? Also, I can teach some MBA classes, so I can, in effect, pay for tuition as well, part in kind and part in money. Future Plans: Research and teach Dilemma: Not sure whether I stand a chance. The PhD admission appears to be extremely selective, across all schools

Hi friends... Admissions opened for PGDM 2011-13 at Arora's B-School Hyderabad. Established in the year 2005, the college is making its distinct and unique presence felt among the academic and industrial circles by bringing together a large number of renowned academicians, institution builders, and management leaders to form strong governing and academic councils. Even they have good placement records, they are having practical learning as their main objective. For this they train students solving case studies, provide internships after every semester. To recognize and provide smooth flow of study to merit students they providing scholarships from 50,000-5,00,000/- on merit basis. More information available on website ABS Hyderabad, Top Business School, Aurora's Business School, B School in Hyderabad - Absi.edu.in