Asia is fast emerging as the world economic hub and the Business Schools in this region are reflective of this resurgence. One of the world’s most respected business schools is the Asian Institute of Management in Manila in the Philippines. The school has launched its redesigned MBA in 2007, which a program geared to prepare students for emerging situations and 21st century challenges.

The AIM has fully equipped and renowned management facilities for study and research and is also proud of the diverse character of its student body. It conducts its own admission test (AIMAT), which is considered in lieu of the GMAT.

However, for international students applying, the school allows GMAT scores, if the GMAT is taken within a 3-year range. The minimal GMAT score acceptable is 550 and 600 if the student is applying for scholarship. The MBA admission deadlines for the new session are usually over by July-August.

Deadlines

Activity	MBA 16-4 (May, 2009)	MBA 16-5 (September, 2009)
Deadline for filing of application forms and requirements	November 30, 2008	April 9, 2009
Admissions Test (Rep Offices)	Not later than December 7	Not later than April 10.  Applicants from India can take the all-India AIMAT on December 7, 2008
Pre-screening (SSAR)	December 15, 2008 – January 23, 2009	Not later than May 15 for those to be interviewed from May 25 to 29.
Interview (programs)	February 2-6	May 25 – 29
Deliberations for acceptance Deliberations for Scholarships	February 12-13 March 12-13	June 4-5 July 2-3
Send-out / issuance of Letter of Acceptance (SSAR)	February 16-17	June 10-11
Deadline of Confirmation	March 16	July 13
Filing of Visa Clearance	Not later than March 20	Not later than July 17
Registration / Enrollment	May 4-8	August 31 – September 4
Opening of classes	May 11, 2009	September 7, 2009

Essay Topics
Essay 1. What school and community organizations did you join while in college and what are your major contributions to these organizations?

Essay 2. Describe your three most accomplishments to date, and what personal traits or qualities enabled you to accomplish these?

Essay 3. In addition to academic qualifications and work experience, what other personal factors can you cite to strengthen consideration for your application?

Essay 4. Describe two business problems or opportunities you wish to investigate for your thesis. How would your investigations contribute to your community, business organization, or the national economy?

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