Sample Questions Overview

Sample questions are the most common problems encountered by mentees. These questions - Brief you on the enormous array of questions which could be posed to mentors - Help you ask the right questions, the first step of getting good advice

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MBA Abroad

I have X years of work experience in Y industry and I am thinking of applying to US b-schools this year. Can you advice me of some good schools where I can be a good fit?

I just gave a mock GMAT and I am not at all amused. Can you help me get anywhere close to what you scored?

What is the difference between the MBA programs in US and Europe in terms of the experience and placements? Also, I heard about the Masters in management programs in some European Universities, can you share your experiences?

I am bad at collating my thoughts. Could you please help me figure out which stories I should write in my essays? I've written the first draft of my essay on accomplishments, can you review it?

I have 3 different stories that can project my leadership skills, which one should I choose?

I am still a student and I need 3 recommendations! Whom should I choose? Can I ask my peers for it? Also, how do I brief them to write me a good recommendation?

I am an entrepreneur. Would investing two years of my life in an expensive USD 100k MBA program help me in my existing business?

MBA India

I am thinking of applying for an MBA later this year. Could you please advise me if I should go for CAT given my background?

Wow! You had a 99 percentile in CAT, could you suggest me a strategy that will work given my time constraints?

I got GD/PI calls from IIM X/Y/Z, what do interviewers look for in a candidate? Can you suggest me a suitable mode of practice? Can I also schedule a mock interview with you later this month?

I didn't manage to get any IIM calls, but I feel I have a decent CAT score, could you advise me of some other good options which I can look for?

Hey, thanks to your inputs I managed to get calls from IIM X/Y/Z, I'm really confused about which one to choose? Since you graduated from IIM A, I feel you can suggest me an appropriate choice based on my career interests.

Engineering Abroad

I've got a good JEE rank and a call from Georgia Tech. Which one should I choose?

How do I apply to US schools for masters? What are the various aspects of the application and how important are they?

How do I apply to US schools for masters? What are the various aspects of the application and how important are they?

I'm thinking on doing my masters in engineering from US. Can you help me find good schools that fit my profile and interests?

What kind of financial support or scholarships can I expect during my Ph.D. from US? How do I apply for them?

I have done my Bachelors in Electronics Engineering and Nano-Science interests me a lot. Can you suggest schools that have a reputed masters program for the same? What are the future options like?

Engineering India

I live in a metro. Should I consider moving to Kota for JEE preparation?

I'm struggling with my JEE Chemistry, specially the X & Y topics. Could you recommend me some good books?

I'm in my second year at NIT X, how do I secure a foreign internship?

I am getting electronics in Delhi College of Engineering and getting MSc. Civil in IIT X, which one should I choose?

I completed my 12th standard and have a 7000+ JEE rank. Should I consider dropping an year?

How do I decide which career will work best for me? I heard there are standardized tests that may help, are they useful?

I will be getting interviewed by some consulting firms next month. Can you help me with my case interview preparation? Can you take a mock HR interview also?

I'm applying for jobs in IT industry. Can you please review my CV?<

I am looking for a job in the Non-Profit Sector. Could you let me know the existing opportunities and help in the application process?

Could you please review my cover letter for my job application?

How do I overcome my pre-interview jitters and prepare for my job interviews?

On what parameters will I be judged in a group discussion?

I have an idea which I think is on the lines of your startup! Could you help me review it?

I have couple of business ideas but I am not sure whether to discuss it or not with other people. Could you please let me know how should I go about choosing the better one without divulging much detail?

I plan to write a business plan for X competition, but I have never written one before. Can you help me write one?

I am very good with web 2.0 technologies but lack the commercial sense of a web enterprise. How do I get started with my idea?

I am planning to start a telecom venture, could you guide me what would be the ball park setup costs according to my requirements? How can I find what are the prevailing costs for similar businesses?

What is the amount of money that I can expect from angel investors for my plan? Why people advice against raising money in the starting of the business?

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	I have X years of work experience in Y industry and I am thinking of applying to US b-schools this year. Can you advice me of some good schools where I can be a good fit?
	I just gave a mock GMAT and I am not at all amused. Can you help me get anywhere close to what you scored?
	What is the difference between the MBA programs in US and Europe in terms of the experience and placements? Also, I heard about the Masters in management programs in some European Universities, can you share your experiences?
	I am bad at collating my thoughts. Could you please help me figure out which stories I should write in my essays? I've written the first draft of my essay on accomplishments, can you review it?
	I have 3 different stories that can project my leadership skills, which one should I choose?
	I am still a student and I need 3 recommendations! Whom should I choose? Can I ask my peers for it? Also, how do I brief them to write me a good recommendation?
	I am an entrepreneur. Would investing two years of my life in an expensive USD 100k MBA program help me in my existing business?

	I am thinking of applying for an MBA later this year. Could you please advise me if I should go for CAT given my background?
	Wow! You had a 99 percentile in CAT, could you suggest me a strategy that will work given my time constraints?
	I got GD/PI calls from IIM X/Y/Z, what do interviewers look for in a candidate? Can you suggest me a suitable mode of practice? Can I also schedule a mock interview with you later this month?
	I didn't manage to get any IIM calls, but I feel I have a decent CAT score, could you advise me of some other good options which I can look for?
	Hey, thanks to your inputs I managed to get calls from IIM X/Y/Z, I'm really confused about which one to choose? Since you graduated from IIM A, I feel you can suggest me an appropriate choice based on my career interests.

	I've got a good JEE rank and a call from Georgia Tech. Which one should I choose?
	How do I apply to US schools for masters? What are the various aspects of the application and how important are they?
	How do I apply to US schools for masters? What are the various aspects of the application and how important are they?
	I'm thinking on doing my masters in engineering from US. Can you help me find good schools that fit my profile and interests?
	What kind of financial support or scholarships can I expect during my Ph.D. from US? How do I apply for them?
	I have done my Bachelors in Electronics Engineering and Nano-Science interests me a lot. Can you suggest schools that have a reputed masters program for the same? What are the future options like?

	I live in a metro. Should I consider moving to Kota for JEE preparation?
	I'm struggling with my JEE Chemistry, specially the X & Y topics. Could you recommend me some good books?
	I'm in my second year at NIT X, how do I secure a foreign internship?
	I am getting electronics in Delhi College of Engineering and getting MSc. Civil in IIT X, which one should I choose?
	I completed my 12th standard and have a 7000+ JEE rank. Should I consider dropping an year?

	How do I decide which career will work best for me? I heard there are standardized tests that may help, are they useful?
	I will be getting interviewed by some consulting firms next month. Can you help me with my case interview preparation? Can you take a mock HR interview also?
	I'm applying for jobs in IT industry. Can you please review my CV?<
	I am looking for a job in the Non-Profit Sector. Could you let me know the existing opportunities and help in the application process?
	Could you please review my cover letter for my job application?
	How do I overcome my pre-interview jitters and prepare for my job interviews?
	On what parameters will I be judged in a group discussion?

	I have an idea which I think is on the lines of your startup! Could you help me review it?
	I have couple of business ideas but I am not sure whether to discuss it or not with other people. Could you please let me know how should I go about choosing the better one without divulging much detail?
	I plan to write a business plan for X competition, but I have never written one before. Can you help me write one?
	I am very good with web 2.0 technologies but lack the commercial sense of a web enterprise. How do I get started with my idea?
	I am planning to start a telecom venture, could you guide me what would be the ball park setup costs according to my requirements? How can I find what are the prevailing costs for similar businesses?
	What is the amount of money that I can expect from angel investors for my plan? Why people advice against raising money in the starting of the business?

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