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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)


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’


The Best U.S. MBA 2016 1. Stanford University2. Harvard University3. 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 University14.UCLA (Anderson)15.Cornell University

Source: US News


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 CambridgeSource: FT


The Global MBA 2014 1. Harvard Business School2. London Business School3. University of Pennsylvania4. Stanford GSB5. INSEAD6. Columbia Business School7. Lese Business School8. MIT Sloan 9. University of Chicago Booth10.University of California at Berkley14. HKUST Business School14. Northwestern University(Kellogg)28. University of Hong Kong30. CUHK Business School31. National University of Singapore

Source: FT


Preparation for North America/Europe’s MBA AdmissionsHBS ：

①　 A Habit of Leadership② 　 Capacity for Intellectual Growth③ 　 Engaged Community Citizenship

Stanford GSB: ① 　 Intellectual Vitality② 　 Demonstrated Leadership Potential③ 　 Personal Qualities and Contributions


PLAN for MBA1. Target Setting2. Resume3. TOEFL/IELTS4. GMAT/GRE5. Scholarship6. Campus Visits7. Extra-Curricular Activity8. Essays9. Recommendation Letters10.Interview Preparation


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


Study Abroad ExpensesInvestment

1.Tuition fees ： US$ 100,000 ～ 130,0002.Living expenses ： US$ 　 60,000 ～

100,0003.Total ： est. 　 US$ 200,000 (est. 2 mil.

yen ）

Payback methods1. Scholarship utilization2. Student loans 3. Payback after graduation （ 2-3 years in

investment banks, consulting firms)


Post-MBA Career

1. Strategic consulting 　⇒　 Business firms/Venture

2. Investment Banks 　⇒　 VC ・ PE3. Business/venture4. Marketing (LVMH etc.)5. EntrepreneurshipGlobal ｘ Management ｘ Aptitude


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


Questions from top MBA schools・　 Columbia UniversityWhy 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 UniversityWhat matters most to you, and why?What do you want to do—REALLY— ・　 Columbia, Pennsylvania UniversityDescribe 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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Treasures you can gain from MBA1. Clear Vision2. Professional knowledge3. Global credibility4. Strong confidence5. A variety of career

options


Things that many people lack1. Clear goal/career

strategy2. Global experience3. Leadership / professional experience

4. Extracurricular activities5. A ‘selling’ mentality


FAQ on MBA1. Test scores are low…2. GPA is low …3. Expense is too much…4. Which programs to choose from…

5. Career path after graduation…


September Entry ・ Early June-Sept・ 1st Oct.(40%)・ 2nd Jan.(40%)・ 3rd Mar.(20%)

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Application Schedule


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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 what2. Retains initial investment ・ advisors ASAP3. Does NOT compromise. Prepares

thoroughly4. Executes what needs to be done

(Tests, resume, essay, campus visits etc. ）

5. Acceptance to MBA ！


Who gets accepted and who does NOT＜ Patterns of those that does NOT get accepted ＞1. Constantly wonders whether to go or not2. Too late in retaining investments and

advisors 3. Lacks consistency in preparation4. Does NOT execute what needs to be done

（ academics, extracurricular activities, visits, essay etc. ）

5. No acceptance


When to go ？• HBS Average age - 27• Majority 　 25-29• Difficult for 32 and above• Prep ~ Entry, ２ years• Entry ~ grad, ２ years• Current age ＋４ years ＜

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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


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!


Points in school selection• Educational background

important• America ７＋ LBS ＋ INSEAD• Go to America 20?• Oxbridge, ◯• HKU, NUS also ◯• But what is really

important?


Recommending Asia MBA!• High academic level!• Best Asian network• Exchange programs to

America/Europe• High employment rate!• Work/venture in Asia!• High ROI ！


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!


Important points in getting accepted!1. Best Resume2. Best Essay3. Best Recommendation4. Campus Visits5. Best Interview


Strategy for Asia’s MBA1. Best Resume2. Get appointment ！3. Campus

visit/Interview4. Essay ・ Test ！5. Acceptance ！


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Things conducted at αMBA Dojo

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Outline of MBA/Application

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FAQ What are the advantages of going for MBAWhat is different between domestic and

overseas MBA?How can I get accepted into top MBA

programsHow 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?


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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3 types in entry• Accepted! 　＞　 Entry• Waitlist 　＞　 In reserve• Deny 　＞　disqualification

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Application process1. Documents （ Resume,

Essay, Recommendation letters (2-3), academic transcript (GPA), general information ＞　２０％

2. Interview! ＞　７０％

3. Acceptance57


How to get an interview?1. Resume2. Essay3. Recommendation letter

(Generally 2~3)4. TOEFL 　 1055. GMAT 　７００6. Campus visit (audit, meet

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Preparation period ？1. Resume 　＞　３４− months2. Essay 　＞　２ months （ pro ）

　3. Recommendation letter ＞ 2

months4. TOEFL 　＞５ months5. GMAT 　＞　５ months6. Campus visit ＞ 1W

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MBA preparation course1. Study abroad in world’s top

schools2. Apply in 3rd year, take off in 4th

year3. 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 year2. Apply next year ＞ Enter Sept

in2 years

3. Graduation + 2 years

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When is entry?1. Apply in 2015 　＞　 2016/92. Apply in 2016 　＞　 2017/ ９

3. Apply in 2017 ＞　 2018/94. Graduation 　＋　２ years5. For foreign investment,

employment in associate ＞ to 30 62


Caution?1. Extracurricular activities2. 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 important63


Necessity of preparing from 1st year after graduation1. Leadership (Work)2. Leadership (Extracurricular)3. Global （ Work/Extracurricular ）4. Achievements5. TOEFL/IELTS 2 years6. GMAT/GRE 5 years7. Who to ask for recommendation

letters8. Campus visit (Autumn)

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αBest MBAHow to write

Essay


Points being evaluated

1. Leadership2. Academic

achievements3. Social contributions

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Best MBA Essay1. Leadership

• Work ・ Volunteer ・ PM experience

• Global experience2. Academic achievements

• Achievements other than test scores

3. Social contributions• Volunteer• Potential

4. Fitness to the institution5. Future expectations

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Evaluation points1. 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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Questions1. Long-term goal2. Short-term goal3. Reasons4. Why MBA ？5. Why now ？6. Why us ？7. Why you ？8. How will you contribute ？

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Questions from top MBA schools・　 Columbia UniversityWhy 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 UniversityWhat matters most to you, and why?What do you want to do—REALLY— ・　 Columbia, Pennsylvania UniversityDescribe a personal experience and how it has influenced who you are today. This essay should have a personal rather than a professional focus.


Best MBA EssayMake a ‘portfolio’ of the list below1. Leadership

• Work ・ Volunteer ・ PM experience

• Global experience2. Academic achievements

• Achievements other than test scores

3. Social contributions• Volunteer• Potential

4. Fitness to the institution5. Future expectations

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Reasons why you should absolutely visit・ Understand program・ Admission・ Commitment

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MUST VISIT MBAs!


・ America （ Mid Apr. ）　・ Europe （ Early May ）・ America/Europe（ Early Oct ）・ Asia （ Early Nov. ）

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・ Resume preparation・ Lunch with current students・ Appointment with Admission office・ Lecture audit

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αMBA Visit Program


・ What kind of impressions do you want to make?・ Confident in English?・ or Not?

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Recent Trend

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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 IELTS ｘ GRE. 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


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!


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-

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MBA Dojo for those Aiming for MBA! 1st year

• Thorough preparation• Extracurricular activities (Leadership)• TOEFL 、 GMAT• Network development （ MBA ）

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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 excellenceAnyone can be

accepted to MBA!!


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Columbia, Wharton, Chicago, UC Berkeley, Harvard, Stanford, UCLA, Kellogg, LBS, INSEAD, HEC, Spain MBA, etc. Absolute acceptance! 87

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IELTS Recommendatio

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Conversion Table

TOEFL IELTS TOEIC109 7.5 990100 7 900

88 6.5 80076 6 70068 5.5 65061 5 600

Despite the many tests around the world,there is a considerable gap between their recognition and difficulty.


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 easier2. No complex Qs in Speaking & Listening3. Speaking section is an interview format

Able to apply to major graduate schools with IETLSWith IELTS, you can apply to many major

business schools except Wharton, Kellogg, Columbia, NYU, etc. (As of 2012)


B-Schools available for application with IELTS （ 2014 ＵＳ）

FT Rank in 2013 School name IELTS

1 Harvard Business School 7.52 Stanford Graduate School of Business 73 University of Pennsylvania: Wharton NG 5 Columbia Business School NG (TOEFL or PTE)9 MIT: Sloan GMAT/GRE Verbal

10 University of Chicago: Booth 712 University of California at Berkeley: Haas 7 13 Northwestern University: Kellogg NG14 Yale School of Management OK16 Dartmouth College: Tuck OK18 Duke University: Fuqua OK19 New York University: Stern NG23 UCLA: Anderson 724 Cornell University: Johnson OK30 University of Michigan: Ross OK


B-Schools available for application with IELTS （ 2014 Europe ）FT Rank in 2013 School name Country IELTS

4 London Business School UK OK6 Insead France / Singapore 7.57 IESE Business School Spain 7.0

11 IE Business School Spain OK16 University of Cambridge: Judge UK 7.519 IMD Switzerland NA21 HEC Paris France OK22 Esade Business School Spain 7.524 University of Oxford: Saïd UK 7.528 Warwick Business School UK 7.029 Manchester Business School UK 6.533 Rotterdam School of Management Netherlands OK36 National University of Singapore Business

School Singapore 6.5


GRE Recommendatio

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B-Schools available for application with GRE （ 2014 ＵＳ）FT Rank in

2013 School name GRE1 Harvard Business School OK2 Stanford Graduate School of Business OK3 University of Pennsylvania: Wharton OK5 Columbia Business School OK9 MIT: Sloan OK

10 University of Chicago: Booth OK12 University of California at Berkeley: Haas OK13 Northwestern University: Kellogg OK14 Yale School of Management OK16 Dartmouth College: Tuck OK18 Duke University: Fuqua OK(GMAT preferred)

19 New York University: Stern OK23 UCLA: Anderson OK24 Cornell University: Johnson OK30 University of Michigan: Ross OK


B-Schools available for application with GRE （ 2014 Europe ）FT Rank in 2012 School name Country GRE

4 London Business School UK OK6 Insead France / Singapore OK7 IESE Business School Spain OK

11 IE Business School Spain OK16 University of Cambridge: Judge UK OK19 IMD Switzerland OK21 HEC Paris France OK22 Esade Business School Spain OK24 University of Oxford: Saïd UK OK29 Manchester Business School UK OK33 Rotterdam School of Management Netherlands OK36 National University of Singapore Business

School Singapore OK


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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HBS 2+2 Outline

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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.

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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.


Necessary documents

1. Essay2. Resume3. 2 recommendation letters4. Academic transcript5. GMAT/GRE Scores6. TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Scores

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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


1.Selling points2.Portfolio

• Leadership• Intelligence• Contributions

3.Stories: Tell who you are4.Professional Format

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RESUME


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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Recommendation letter 　


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 ：　① Analytical Composition （ AWA, Analytical Writing Skill ）、② Verbal section, ③Quantitative section

Score ：　 Between 200‐800 Testing time ：　 About 3.5 hours Contents of each section ：　① Analytics – 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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Test - GMAT


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 ：　① English （ Verbal Reasoning ）、② Mathematics （ Quantitative Reasoning ）、③ Essay （ Analytical Writing ）

Score ：　① English 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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Test - GRE


3. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Definition(Wiki): TOEFL! Outline ：　① Reading ②Speaking

③listening ④Writing 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

④Writing 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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Test – TOEFL & IELTS


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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Class Profile


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 backgroundsI. Strong leadershipII. Intellectual growthIII. Community engagement

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HBS 2+2 「 Gossip 」


αHBS 2+2 Dojo 2014Recruiting Dojo

Student

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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!


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+ ２ Dojo 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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HBS2+2 Dojo 2014


1. HBS2+2 Application Overall Strategy Planning

2. Leadership Support3. Resume Support4. Essay Support5. Recommendation letter Support6. Interview Support※ 　 TOEFL 、 GMAT 、 English revision 、 translation 、 Campus visits are separate programs

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HBS 2+2 Dojo 2014 Support contents


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 level4. [email protected]. ①Name ②University/department ③Reasons for

application6. Interview7. If you pass, participate in Dojo. Opened regularly8. Pay your fees at the event9. Thorough support until success!


α Scholarship Obtainment

Strategy


Types of Scholarship

External institution From target school

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External scholarshipFulbright scholarshipRotary Club scholarshipCertified Public Accountants

scholarshipKamiyama Foundation scholarshipIto International Education

Foundation scholarshipHeiwa 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


Scholarship Strategy Essay （９０％）　 Interview （１０％）

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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 STATEMENTThis 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?


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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Fulbright qualification• TOEFL above 80• IELTSabove 6.0• Denies graduates from

overseas universities


Target Areas1. Research in the United StatesHistory, 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 APACOf 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 societyResearch 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 societyStudy 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. educationIn 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.


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).


Preliminary Examination ！21. Planned Major/ 23. TOPIC24.★Project Area1. 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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Verbal ？• SC ： Grammar• CR ： Critical Reasoning• RC ： Reading

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Notes for Verbal ！[CR]• Argument organization• CPA （ Conclusion, Premise,

Assumption) • Argument ← reason ← base


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


Notes for Verbal ！[CR]• 9 types of questions1. Conclusion Q （ conclusion): Look for conclusion2. Conclusion Q （ No conclusion): Look at every details3. 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 correct5. Weaken Q ： choose the one that shows the defects of the

Assumption6. Inference Q ： choose the one you think is 100% fact from the text7. Parallel Reasoning ：→ to simplify the discussion8. Resolve Paradox: choose a description that two contradictory facts

are established9. Identify Reasoning: Choose the reasoning of the Argument from

among the options


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


Strategy for Verbal ！[RD]1. Read the question first2. 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 own4. Elimination method


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