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Welcome to the October edition of ICON+’s MBA Access Newsletter. You are receiving this e-newsletter because you inquired about our test prep and/or admissions consulting services.

In truth, MBA applications are no easy task. ICON+ has provided some articles to help guide you through certain aspects of the MBA application.

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MBA applications can be a daunting task to say the least. Not only do you have to complete an application that seems to go on forever, MBA programs in the UK require a personal statement (another name uses is statement of purpose).

In definition, a statement of purpose is a personal statement in itself. This piece of writing is the single most important aspect of any application as it is the only section that is completely in your control. A statement of purpose is not just any normal piece of writing; this work has to convince the institute that you belong on their MBA program. Before you get through the first round, the statement of purpose is your one chance to connect with the admissions department before an interview. You need to show them how invaluable you could be their educational community, that you have the drive to succeed, that appetite for learning. The important thing is that this is a piece of writing you cannot and should not rush. In some cases a personal statement can make or break your admission to that university. So it’s necessary that you take your time and make it as impressive as possible. 

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Unfortunately this question is often asked a little bit late. The question you really need to ask yourself is, realistically how much of my time can I commit to the GMAT? Can I dedicate three weeks, two months, six months?  Undoubtedly, anyone can do fantastically well in the GMAT with an unlimited amount of time and resources. However in the real world not everyone has an endless amount of time and energy to devote to preparation.  Statistics wise, the majority of GMAT exam takers start preparing at least four weeks in advance. So I suggest you spend no less than four weeks preparing. Otherwise you will find yourself dramatically unprepared in comparison to your peers.

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The English language is not a perfect science; in fact it’s messy, confusing and complicated as any native English speaker will tell you.  The markers of these exams don’t expect beautifully spoken Queen’s English. Everyone is human, and therefore it is inevitable we will make some mistakes along the way. All they want is for you to be confident, clear in your arguments and most importantly, natural.

Here are a few fail safe tips to achieve success in your TOEFL speaking exam.

• Stay calm and breathe! I know that any examination is going to present a certain amount of stress.  You are given preparation time for a reason, so use it as best you can. I am not advising you to scribble down as many as ten arguments for every question asked. It is actually better to spend your time choosing two or three solid answers. In addition try to acquire examples to further your argument. Make life easy for yourself and start by saying whether you agree or disagree with the statement mentioned. Then you can begin your argument by saying ‘firstly’. This should help keep your answer sounding clear and organized.

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