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Jamboree Dubai at Access MBA Fair

2011-03-28T05:38:00.000-07:00

Meet Jamboree Dubai at Access MBA Fair

(Inter Continental Abu Dhabi on April 9th from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and at the Crown Plaza Dubai on April 10th from 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm)

Top International Business Schools Seek MBA Candidates in ABU DHABI & DUBAI

Top international business schools will meet experienced executives at the Access MBA events in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, April 9 at the InterContinental Hotel and in Dubai, on Sunday, April 10 at the Crown Plaza Hotel. While getting admitted to a highly-ranked MBA program can be difficult, meeting the right business school is the first step to the top.

As the demand for qualified and capable managers is on the rise, an MBA degree presents itself as recession-proof qualification for business executives.

Access MBA Tour Brings Together Top International Business Schools and Qualified Candidates

The Access MBA Tour organizes face-to-face meetings between experienced professionals and top global business schools. See top business school rankings.
Personalized meetings will be held at the InterContinental Abu Dhabi on April 9th from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and at the Crown Plaza Dubai on April 10th from 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Among the participating schools at the event are IE Business School, Esade, Manchester Business School, London Business School, Cass, Vlerick, Hult International Business School, HEC Paris,…Candidates must register on www.accessmba.com to attend One-to-One meetings. They are screened and matched with the schools that meet their requirements and are invited to individualized meetings with the schools’ Admissions representatives at the event. Onsite advising sessions with Access MBA consultants are also available for interested MBA candidates.

The Access MBA Tour includes over 100 prestigious business schools that are accredited and internationally ranked. At each event, select business school representatives present their programmes in detail in order to help candidates identify the program that will best support their personal development goals. The event attracts high-profile executives with at least 3 years of professional experience and a higher education degree.

How Business Schools Help Turn Downtrends into Possibilities

Recent turbulent market shifts emphasize the need for a thorough understanding of the forces in motion by business leaders and executives, many of whom turn to scholars and colleagues in top ranked business schools. Some identify new business opportunities and apply for an MBA degree to gain the specific knowledge required. Others aim to diversify their professional profile and gain a competitive advantage.

International MBA programs ensure that business executives understand the evolving global market and can adequately and sustainably lead their organizations towards long-term prosperity. Research shows that an MBA degree guarantees graduates higher starting salaries and greater opportunities to advance their careers.

A 2009 study by the Financial Times indicates that MBA graduates from leading international universities receive a 108% pay increase after obtaining their degree. Data on the salary levels of business professionals with top MBA degrees indicates that their average annual income in America is between 91,000 and 93,000 U.S. dollars, and in the UK it varies between 60,000 and 135,000 British pounds. Read more about Global MBA education.

About Access Fair
The Tour holds approximately 50 One-to-One events per year in more than 30 cities worldwide. Access MBA is a project of Advent Group, a Paris-based communications agency that coordinates educational and recruiting events throughout Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. More information can be found on www.accessmba.com.

Student Testimony

2011-02-25T03:33:00.000-08:00

One of our students, Osama Zahid Scored 1330 on GRE. Check out what he has to say...

"I would like to thank the entire staff of Jamboree Dubai for their help and support. I would not have been able to acquire this score had it not been for their outstanding and caring faculty members. The course material and the CAT tests provided by Jamboree were extremely helpful, once again thank you Jamboree."

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 31, Jan 24th 2011

2011-01-23T23:43:00.001-08:00

Is x less than y?

a) x-y+1<0

b) x-y-1<0

A. Statement (a) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (b) alone is not sufficient.

B. Statement (b) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (a) alone is not sufficient.

C. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.

D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.

E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.

Solution (Posted on Jan 25th): A

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 30, Jan 23rd 2011

2011-01-23T08:05:00.001-08:00

If x≠0, is |x|<1?

a) x2 <1

b) |x| <1/X

A. Statement (a) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (b) alone is not sufficient.

B. Statement (b) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (a) alone is not sufficient.

C. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.

D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.

E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.

Solution (Posted on Jan 24th): D

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 29, Jan 22nd 2011

2011-01-22T00:13:00.001-08:00

Does x + y = 0?

a) xy<0

b) x2 = y2

A. Statement (a) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (b) alone is not sufficient.

B. Statement (b) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (a) alone is not sufficient.

C. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.

D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.

E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.

Solution (Posted on Jan 23rd): C

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 28, Jan 21st 2011

2011-01-20T23:37:00.000-08:00

Is x2 – y2 a positive number?

a) x – y is a positive number.

b) x + y is a positive number

A. Statement (a) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (b) alone is not sufficient.

B. Statement (b) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (a) alone is not sufficient.

C. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.

D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.

E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.

Solution (Posted on 22nd): C

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 27, Jan 20th 2011

2011-01-19T23:34:00.001-08:00

Is x – y > r – s?

a) x > r and y < s?

b) y = 2, s = 3, r = 5, and x = 6.

A. Statement (a) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (b) alone is not sufficient.

B. Statement (b) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (a) alone is not sufficient.

C. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.

D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.

E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.

Answer (Posted on 21st): D

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 26, Jan 19th 2011

2011-01-18T23:01:00.000-08:00

Is x2 equal to xy?

a) x = 0

b) x = y

A. Statement (a) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (b) alone is not sufficient.

B. Statement (b) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (a) alone is not sufficient.

C. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.

D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.

E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.

Answer (Posted on Jan 20th): D

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 25, Jan 18th 2011

2011-01-18T01:03:00.000-08:00

What is the value of x –1?

a) x + 1 =3

b) x – 1 is less than 3

A) Statement (a) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (b) alone is not sufficient.

B) Statement (b) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (a) alone is not sufficient.

C) BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.

D) EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.

E) Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.

Answer (Posted on 19th): A

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 24, Jan 2nd 2011

2011-01-02T04:06:00.001-08:00

Among the safest of all perishable foods, pathogens cannot grow in yogurt because it is highly acidic.

(A) pathogens cannot grow in yogurt because it is highly acidic

(B) yogurt’s high acidity prevents the growth of pathogens

(D) the high acidity of yogurt prevents the growth of pathogens

(E) it is hard for pathogens to grow in yogurt because it is highly acidic

Please give your answers in the comment box below. Solution will be posted tomorrow (Jan-3rd) with an explanation for the answer.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 23, Jan 1st 2011

2011-01-01T05:29:00.001-08:00

Unlike George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other revolutionary heroes, the reputation of Thomas Paine suffered greatly, to the point where no church cemetery would accept Paine for burial when he died in 1809.

(A) Unlike George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and other revolutionary heroes, the reputation of Thomas Paine suffered greatly, to the point where

(B) Unlike the reputations of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other revolutionary heroes, Thomas Paine suffered greatly, to the point that because of his reputation,

(C) In contrast to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other revolutionary heroes, the reputation of Thomas Paine suffered greatly, such that

(D) The reputation of Thomas Paine, unlike those of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other revolutionary heroes, suffered so greatly that

(E) Thomas Paine’s reputation suffered greatly, so much so that, unlike George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and revolutionary heroes

Solution (Posted on Jan 2nd): D

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 22, Dec 31st 2010

2010-12-30T23:38:00.001-08:00

The analyst suggested that traders pay more attention to a broader measure of the money supply, known as x but still not to ignore standard indicators.

(A) but still not to ignore

(B) and not to ignore any longer

(D) and not that they continue to ignore

(E) but that they are still not ignoring

Solution (Posted on Jan 1st): C

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 21, Dec 30th 2010

2010-12-29T23:17:00.001-08:00

Like most religions, the teachings of Sikhism are codified in a book.

(A) Like most religions, the teachings of Sikhism are codified in

(B) Like most other religions, the teachings of Sikhism are codified in

(D) For their codification, like the teachings of most religions, Sikhism has

(E) Like those of most religions, Sikhism has codified its teachings in

Please give your answers in the comment box below. Solution will be posted tomorrow (Dec-31st) with an explanation for the answer.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 20, Dec 29th 2010

2010-12-29T01:11:00.001-08:00

Although it is conceivable that certain electronic services implanted in the brain may someday correct blindness caused by nerve damage, there is now no evidence of their ability to do it.

(A) of their ability to do it

(B) of their doing that

(D) that they might one day be able to do it

(E) to do so

Please give your answers in the comment box below. Solution will be posted tomorrow (Dec-30th) with an explanation for the answer.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 19, Dec 25th 2010

2010-12-25T05:07:00.001-08:00

What is the value of the integer n?

a. n(n + 2) = 15

b. (n + 2)n = 125

A. Statement (a) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (b) alone is not

sufficient.

B. Statement (b) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (a) alone is not

sufficient.

C. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER

statement ALONE is sufficient.

D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.

E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.

Solution (Posted on 26th): B

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 18, Dec 24th 2010

2010-12-23T23:11:00.001-08:00

Seven different numbers are selected from the integers 1 to 100, and each number is divided by 7. What is the sum of the remainders?

a. The range of the seven remainders is 6.

b. The seven numbers selected are consecutive integers.

A. Statement (a) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (b) alone is not sufficient.

B. Statement (b) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (a) alone is not sufficient.

C. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.

D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.

E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.

Solution (Posted on 25th): B

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 17, Dec 23rd 2010

2010-12-23T04:22:00.001-08:00

If m, p, and t are positive integers and m < p < t, is the product mpt an even integer?

a. t – p = p – m

b. t – m = 16

A. Statement (a) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (b) alone is not sufficient.

B. Statement (b) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (a) alone is not sufficient.

C. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.

D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.

E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.

Answer (Posted on Dec 24th): E

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 16, Dec 22nd 2010

2010-12-22T00:40:00.000-08:00

Material A costs $3 per kilogram, and material B costs $5 per kilogram. If 10 kilograms of material K consists of x kilograms of material A and y kilograms of material B, is x >y?

a. y > 4

b. The cost of the 10 kilograms of material K is less than $40.

A. Statement (a) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (b) alone is not sufficient.

B. Statement (b) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (a) alone is not sufficient.

C. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.

D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.

E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.

Answer (Posted on Dec 23rd): B

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 15, Dec 21st 2010

2010-12-20T20:22:00.000-08:00

If p, s, and t are positive prime numbers, what is the value of

p^3s^3t^3?

a. p^3st=728

b. t=13

A. Statement (a) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (b) alone is not sufficient.

B. Statement (b) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (a) alone is not sufficient.

C. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.

D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.

E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.

Answer (Posted on Dec 21st): A

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 14, Dec 20th 2010

2010-12-19T23:24:00.001-08:00

Division R of Company Q has 1,000 employees. What is the average (arithmetic mean) annual salary of the employees at Company Q?

a. The average annual salary of the employees in Division R is $30,000.

b. The average annual salary of the employees at Company Q who are not in Division R is $35,000.

A. Statement (a) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (b) alone is not sufficient.

B. Statement (b) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (a) alone is not sufficient.

C. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.

D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.

E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.

Answer (Posted on Dec 21st): E

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 13, Dec 19th 2010

2010-12-18T23:23:00.000-08:00

How many liters of apple juice were added to the cranberry juice in a certain container?

a. The amount of apple juice that was added was 3/2 the amount of cranberry juice in the container.

b. There were 5 liters of cranberry juice in the container.

A. Statement (a) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (b) alone is not sufficient.

B. Statement (b) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (a) alone is not sufficient.

C. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.

D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.

E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.

Solution (Posted on Dec 20th): C

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 12, Dec 18th 2010

2010-12-17T22:57:00.001-08:00

Scorched by fire, stained by water, and inscribed in cramped handwriting,the seventeenth-century Dutch documents on the beginnings of New York City were long ignored by historians, depending instead on English sources for information.

(A) the seventeenth-century Dutch documents on the beginnings of New York City were long ignored by historians, depending

(B) the seventeenth-century Dutch documents on the beginnings of New York City were long ignored by historians, who depended

(D) historians long ignored the seventeenth-century Dutch documents on the beginnings of New York City and depended

(E) historians long ignored the seventeenth-century Dutch documents on the beginnings of New York City, they depended

Solution (Posted on Dec 19th):

A) ,depending instead ... - sounds as though the documents were depending... - wrong

B) CORRECT; ,who depended clearly refers to the historians

C) Scorched by fire, stained by water.........., historians - wrong. historians were not scorched by fire....

D) Same as C

E) Same as C

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 11, Dec 17th 2010

2010-12-17T00:51:00.001-08:00

Rules banning cancer-causing substances from food apply to new food additives and not to natural constituents of food because their use as additives is entirely avoidable.

(A) their use as additives is

(B) as additives, their use is

(D) the use of such additives are

(E) the use of them as additives is

Solution (Posted on Dec 18th):

A) their - ambiguous; can refer to rules or additives.

B) as additives is a wordy, they are used as additives itself - quite clearly known.

C) CORRECT

D) the use - singular; are - plural

E) them – ambiguous

Student Testimony

2010-12-16T00:56:00.001-08:00

One of our students, Mina Zaki Scored 700 (Q:49 ; V:37) on GMAT on Dec13, 2010. Mina says “Jamboree has an interesting and entertaining method to address the topics covered in the GMAT exam. The skills and expertise of the teachers of Jamboree with the GMAT examinaton are outstanding. I would personally recommend Jamboree to anyone serious about taking their GMAT exam.”

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 10, Dec 16th 2010

2010-12-16T00:46:00.001-08:00

Many policy experts say that shifting a portion of health-benefit costs back to the workers helps to control the employer’s costs, but also helps to limit medical spending by making patients more careful consumers.

(A) helps to control the employer’s costs, but also helps

(B) helps the control of the employer’s costs, and also

(D) helps to control not only the employer’s costs, but

(E) not only helps to control the employer’s costs, and also helps

Solution(Posted on Dec 17th):

A) helps to control....., but also helps - a but also is not needed at all in the absence of a not only.

B) and also - redundant

C) CORRECT

D) not only employer's cost, but to limit - not parallel. - employer's cost - noun; to limit - verb

E) Same as B

Student Testimonial

2010-12-15T05:10:00.001-08:00

One of our students, Mayur Bhatia Scored 700 (Q:45 : V:41) on GMAT on Dec 12th, 2010. Mayur says "I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Jamboree Institute - the support staff as well as the faculty have never hesitated to go out of their way to help and guide in improving my preparation for the GMAT which has resulted in my touching the 700 mark. I would recommend , without hesitation, the Jamboree Institute to any prospective GMAT aspirant."

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 9, Dec 15th 2010

2010-12-14T23:05:00.001-08:00

Though the term “graphic design” may suggest laying out corporate brochures and annual reports, they have come to signify widely ranging work, from package designs and company logotypes to signs, book jackets, computer graphics, and film titles.

(A) suggest laying out corporate brochures and annual reports, they have come to signify widely ranging

(B) suggest laying out corporate brochures and annual reports, it has come to signify a wide range of

(D) have suggested corporate brochure and annual report layout, it has signified a wide range of

(E) have suggested laying out corporate brochures and annual reports, they have come to signify widely ranging

Solution (Posted on 16th):

A) corporate brochure - singular; they - plural

B) CORRECT

C) the term "graphic design" .....cannot suggest brochure and reports... (term can suggest laying out.. reports) - wrong meaning

D) Same as C

E) Same as A

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 8, Dec 14th 2010

2010-12-13T23:10:00.000-08:00

Like their male counterparts, women scientists are above average in terms of intelligence and creativity, but unlike men of science,their female counterparts have had to work against the grain of occupational stereotyping to enter a “man’s world.”

(A) their female counterparts have had to work

(B) their problem is working

(D) the handicap women of science have had is to work

(E) women of science have had to work

Solution (Posted on Dec 15th):

The Answer is E, but unlike men of science, women of science.. - Proper comparison. CORRECT

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 7, Dec 13th 2010

2010-12-13T01:47:00.000-08:00

An object thrown directly upward is at a height of H feet after T seconds,where H = -16(t-3)² + 150. At what height, in feet is the object 2 seconds after it reaches its maximum height ?

(A) 6

(B) 86

(D) 214

(E) 150

Answer (Posted on Dec 13th): B

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 6, Dec 12th 2010

2010-12-12T02:21:00.001-08:00

If n is an integer greater than 6, which of the following must be divisible by 3?

(A) n(n+1)(n-4)

(B) n(n+2)(n-1)

(D) n(n+4)(n-2)

(E) n(n+5)(n-6)

Answer (Posted on Dec 13th): A

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 5, Dec 11th 2010

2010-12-10T23:06:00.000-08:00

Working alone at their respective constant rates, Machine A & Machine B can fill a certain order in 3 hrs and 6 hrs, respectively. If the 2 machines work simultaneously at their constant rates, how many hours does it take the 2 machines to fill ½ of that order ?

(A) 1

(B) 5/4

(D) 7/4

(E) 1/2

Answer (Posted on Dec 12th): A

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 4, Dec 10th 2010

2010-12-09T23:30:00.000-08:00

In a box of 12 pens a total of 3 pens are defective. If a customer buys 2 pens at random from box, what is the probability that exactly 1 pen will be defective?

(A) 6/11

(B) 9/44

(D) 3/4

(E) 9/16

Answer (Posted on Dec 10th): C

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 3, Dec 9th 2010

2010-12-08T22:32:00.000-08:00

Of the families in City X in 1994, 40% owned a television. The number of families in city X owning a television in 1998 was 30% greater than it was in1994, and the total number of families in city X was 4% greater in 1998 than it was in 1994. What % of families in city X owned television in 1998 ?

(A) 50

(B) 52

(D) 70

(E) 74

Answer (Posted on Dec 10th): A

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 2, Dec 8th 2010

2010-12-07T22:42:00.000-08:00

In a certain quiz that consists of 10 questions, each question after the first is worth 4 points more than the preceding question. If the 10 questions on the quiz are worth a total of 360 points, how many points is the third question worth?

(A) 18

(B) 24

(D) 32

(E) 44

Answer (Posted on Dec 9th): C

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 1, Dec 7th 2010

2010-12-06T23:58:00.000-08:00

Everyday Jamboree will post a Question of the Day and we will answer these questions the next day!! Answer today's question below

If Henry were to add 5 gallons of water to a tank that is already ¾ full of water, the tank would be 7/8 full. How many gallons of water would the tank hold if it were full?

(A) 25

(B) 40

(D) 80

(E) 96

Answer (Posted on Dec 8th): B

ACCESS MBA Fair

2010-11-10T05:05:00.000-08:00

Meet Jamboree Dubai at the ACCESS MBA Fair, Movenpick Hotel, Bur Dubai on this Saturday(13th Nov) from 14:30 to 17:00.

2010-08-02T16:02:00.000-07:00

Special scholarships in ISB for Jamboree students!!

Students who have done their GMAT coaching and/or Admissions Counseling through Jamboree will be eligible for a special scholarship at ISB.

Name of Scholarship: Talent Promotion Award

Amount: INR 1,00,000 each

Number: upto 5

Criteria: Awarded only to students of Jamboree Education who gets admission in ISB.

This information is also available on the ISB website: Click Here

2009-12-20T11:02:00.000-08:00

SPECIAL SAT FAST TRACK CLASSES FOR THE JAN 23RD SAT!!

Introducing 'special seasonal offer' SAT fast track preparation training classes....for Jan 23rd SAT

Class Start Date: Dec 23, 2009

Days: 4 times a week

Duration: 36 hrs + 5 Practice Tests

Class End Date: Jan 20,2010

Please call us for the further information and detailed schedule.

Call Jamboree Dubai at: +971-(0)4 4393593

2009-11-04T10:23:00.000-08:00

EXAM DAY TIPS

Jamboree Dubai

1. Eat a light meal before your exam. You don't want pangs of hunger to distract you during your exam!!

2. Remember to carry your passport with you on the examination day along with an additional photo ID proof.

3. Remember to carry the confirmation of exam registration with you.

4. Between sections you get breaks - so you can take along some refreshments.

5. Before starting the exam, make sure that you are comfortable in that workstation. If you find anything uncomfortable (eg., chair), please inform the person in charge of the test center.

6. Before starting the exam, make sure that the sheets and the marker are fine.

7. Register yourself as soon as you decide on the date. You can register online through http://www.mba.com/ (for GMAT), http://www.gre.org/ (for GRE), http://www.collegeboard.com/ (for SAT) and http://www.toefl.org/ (for TOEFL). The account activation takes a minimum of 48 hours.

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2009-11-03T12:36:00.000-08:00

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT STUDENT VISA'S FOR THE UNITED STATES

If you are going to the U.S. primarily for tourism, but want to take a short course of study of less than 18 hours per week, you may do so on a tourist visa. Otherwise, please read this article for general information on how to apply for an F1 or M1 student visa.

In most countries, first time student visa applicants are required to appear for an in-person interview. However, each embassy and consulate sets its own interview policies and procedures regarding student visas. Students should consult Embassy web sites or call for specific application instructions. Keep in mind that June, July, and August are the busiest months in most consular sections, and interview appointments are the most difficult to get during that period. Students need to plan ahead to avoid having to make repeat visits to the Embassy. To the extent possible, students should bring the documents suggested below, as well as any other documents that might help establish their ties to the local community. To allow time to overcome any unforeseen problems that might arise, students are encouraged to apply for their visas several weeks before they plan to travel. Students should not apply more than 90 days before the registration date noted on the I-20. It is important to remember that applying early and providing the requested documents does not guarantee that the student will receive a visa. Also, because each student's personal and academic situation is different, two students applying for same visa may be asked different questions and be required to submit different documents. For that reason, the guidelines that follow are general and can be abridged or expanded by consular officers overseas, depending on each student's situation.

What is Needed to Apply for a Student Visa?

All applicants for a student visa must provide:

1. A Form I-20 obtained from a U.S. college, school or university. Please be sure to give us all four pages of the I-20 form. The form must also be signed by you and by a school official in the appropriate places.

2. A completed nonimmigrant visa application form (OF-156) with photo for each person applying. A separate form is needed for children, even if they are included in a parent's passport. These forms are available at the Embassy at no charge.

3. A passport valid for at least six months after your proposed date of entry into the United States.

4. A receipt for visa processing fee. A receipt showing payment of the visa application fee for each applicant, including each child listed in a parent's passport who is also applying for a U.S. visa, is needed.

All applicants should be prepared to provide:

1. Transcripts and diplomas from previous institutions attended.

2. Scores from standardized tests required by the educational institution such as the TOEFL, SAT, GRE®, GMAT, etc.

3. Financial evidence that shows you or your parents who are sponsoring you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended study. For example, if you or your sponsor is a salaried employee, please bring income tax documents and original bank books and/or statements. If you or your sponsor own a business, please bring business registration, licenses, etc., and tax documents, as well as original bank books and/or statements.

Applicants with dependents must also provide:

1. Proof of the student's relationship to his/her spouse and/or children (e.g., marriage and birth certificates.)

2. It is preferred that families apply for F-1 and F-2 visas at the same time, but if the spouse and children must apply separately at a later time, they should bring a copy of the student visa holder's passport and visa, along with all other required documents.

What Items Does a Returning Student Need?

All applicants applying for renewals must submit:

1. A passport valid for at least six months.

2. A completed and signed application form (OF-156) with photo for each person applying. A separate form is needed for children, even if they are included in a parent's passport. These forms are available at the Embassy at no charge.

3. A receipt for visa processing fee. A receipt showing payment of the visa application fee for each applicant, including each child listed in a parent's passport who is also applying for a U.S. visa, is needed.

4. A new I-20 or an I-20 that has been endorsed on the back by a school official within the past 12 months.

All applicants applying for renewals should be prepared to submit:

1. A certified copy of your grades from the school in which you are enrolled.

2. Financial documents from you or your sponsor, showing your ability to cover the cost of your schooling.

How long may I stay on my F-1 student visa?

When you enter the United States on a student visa, you will usually be admitted for the duration of your student status. That means you may stay as long as you are a full time student, even if the F-1 visa in your passport expires while you are in America.

For example, if you have a visa that is valid for five years that will expire on January 1, 2001, and you are admitted into the U.S. for the duration of your studies (often abbreviated in your passport or on your I-94 card as "D/S"), you may stay in the U.S. as long as you are a full time student. Even if January 1, 2001 passes and your visa expires while in America, you will still be in legal student status. However, if you depart the U.S. with an expired visa, you will need to obtain a new one before being able to return to America and resume your studies. A student visa cannot be renewed or re-issued in the United States; it must be done at an Embassy or Consulate abroad.

PLEASE NOTE - VERY IMP: RULES, REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR US VISA'S CHANGE CONSTANTLY. YOUR BEST SOURCES OF INFORMATION ARE OFFICIAL US GOVT WEBSITES. Some links are given below.

US Department. of State: Student Visa FAQ's

US Department of State: General Visa Site

VFS-GLOBAL US Visa News Updates.

2009-10-18T11:49:00.000-07:00

JAMBOREE DUBAI: UPDATED BATCH SCHEDULE FOR GMAT, GRE, SAT, TOEFL AND IELTS.

2009-10-16T02:43:00.000-07:00

WHAT ARE STUDENTS SAYING ABOUT JAMBOREE? (PART 1)

At Jamboree, we value inputs from our students and take their suggestions very seriously. The ultimate aim of our organization is to fulfill the students needs and provide the best service to our students. Here are some testimonials from our students.

Gautham Krishnan, Admissions Counselling:

Today I'am leaving to India. Thanks for all your efforts for helping me with the applications. Without which I would not have got an admit at ISB. Thanks for the professional help and the ever encouraging attitude of yours."

Sahil Jain, Admissions Counseling:
“As far as my experience with Jamboree goes - they did an amazing job with my essays. Whether it was brainstorming sessions or essay reviews, the writer always had lots to say and made sure that I would come out with points and incidents which I had very easily and conveniently forgotten. She turned my raw, rugged essays, which were sometimes in the form of bulleted points, around; made them into thought-provoking, impressive essays. If it weren’t for her, I think I wouldn’t make it anywhere. She even worked long hours, sometimes hours at a stretch responding to my whimsical ideas and suggestions. Also, the mock interviews were very helpful. I could not have cracked the interviews without Jamboree's interview training.” Got admission in Babson

Akshay Kulkarni, Admissions Counseling:
“I HAVE GOT INTO WHARTON!!!! The credit entirely goes to you for writing amazing recos and essays, or may I say, for the entire package. It wouldn’t have been possible without your help. Thank you so much. I owe a lot to you." Got admission in Wharton

Nishanth Mehanathan, GRE Score 1470:
"I would like to thank one and all of the Jamboree team and god for helping me out in getting a score of 1470 in the GRE, I believe it was all because of the enthusiastic and energetic way in which the verbal section was tackled, also how the math’s section was explained in detail and how my faculty made us solve problems in varied topics and gave us useful formulas. Also the material of Jamboree provided good practice in the various sections and the computer section of jamboree was ideal for practicing for GRE tests and the staff was very helpful. Finally I would thank the counselor for running a well coordinated centre"

Vikas Jain, GMAT Score 760:
I would like to thank Jamboree for all the help and guidance. The classroom teaching experience was very good and the material provided was very helpful. However, one thing that deserves a special mention is the quality of coaching. The faculty is awesome not only in terms of teaching but also in terms of providing additional guidance after that. Verbal faculty gave me a specific study framework to follow based on my individual circumstances. Although I could follow it only partially due to some personal constraints, the tips that he gave me helped me to enhance my verbal scores in a very short period of just one week and thus helped me to secure a higher overall score. Thanks to my quant faculty for solving my quant doubts and helping me maintain a decent score in Quant. Finally what I most appreciate about the faculty was the promptness in their response to my queries.(One specific instance was when I mailed a few queries on Saturday and since I was to appear for the test on Monday morning, in spite of a busy weekend schedule, sir responded to my queries at 3.30 a.m. on Sunday.) Now that speaks volumes about the commitment of faculty at Jamboree. So if one has to do well on GMAT, Jamboree is the place to go to!

Karan Sarin, Admissions Counseling:
“ .. I could not have come up with the essays on my own.....Thanks for putting in so much time and effort into my essays. The mock interviews were perfect. In the actual interview, I didn't get a single question that we hadn't practiced. I have started recommending Jamboree to all the people in my office.” Got admission in Cornell

Chandrashekhar Sharma, Admissions Counseling:
“.. I do appreciate all the help extended and I truly believe you had significant role to play in my admit from ISB. I will always remember the way you worked on my essays and online application till 2 am in the night..." Got admission in ISB

2009-10-05T07:43:00.000-07:00

MBA DEADLINES FOR UNIVERSITIES ABROAD

(Scroll to the left and right for details of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th round deadlines)

2009-09-20T09:43:00.000-07:00

PART 5 OF 5: IELTS
In the fifth and final part of our five part series, we explore everything you wanted to know about IELTS.

What is IELTS^®?

The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS, as it is popularly called, is an English Language proficiency test that is required to be taken by non-native students so as to study in countries where the medium of instruction is English. IELTS is accepted by Universities in UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. It has become a mandatory test for study in Australia. One cannot be granted an Australian Student Visa without an IELTS Score. All other study destinations require one to appear for either the TOEFL or the IELTS.

The IELTS tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The structure of the IELTS is as follows:

Reading (60 minutes) (Scoring scale: 0-9 bands)

Reading has 3 passages and 40 items (questions). Each item is worth one mark.

Writing (60 minutes) (Scoring scale: 0-9 bands)

It consists of 2 tasks (Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2) and candidates must answer BOTH tasks.

Listening (40 minutes) (Scoring scale: 0-9 bands)

IELTS Listening has four sections, each with 10 items (or questions). Each item is worth one mark.

Speaking (11-14 minutes) (Scoring scale: 0-9 bands)

IELTS Speaking is a one-to-one interaction between the candidate and an examiner.

IELTS is conducted in Dubai by the British Council. For detailed information about IELTS, please refer the official website of IELTS – www.ielts.org

IELTS FAQ'S: CLICK HERE TO GO TO OUR WEBSITE TO FIND ANSWERS TO 11 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TOEFL.

Please feel free to email us at jamboree@jamboreedubai.com if you have any questions.Or just click here to fill out our questionnaire and join our mailing list.

2009-09-15T09:43:00.000-07:00

PART 4 OF 5: TOEFL®
In the fourth part of our five part series, we explore everything you wanted to know about TOEFL®. In the next part, details of IELTS will be shared. Check back soon for part five.

What is TOEFL^®?

A Standardized Test, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL^®) assesses the English Proficiency of people, whose native language does not happen to be English. It tests the ability to understand North American English. Most Educational Institutes in the US and Canada (approximately 2400) ask applicants for their TOEFL^® Scores. Institutes in other countries, where the mode and language of instruction is English, also use TOEFL^®. Most people take the TOEFL^® test as a prerequisite for admission into colleges and universities where English is used or required. In addition, many government, licensing, and certification agencies and exchange and scholarship programs use TOEFL^®scores to evaluate the English proficiency of people for whom English is not their native language.

The TOEFL^® Internet-based Test (TOEFL^® iBT) tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The structure of the TOEFL^® iBT is as follows:

Reading (60-100 min) (36-70 questions) (0-30 scoring scale)

3-5 passages from academic texts; approx 700 word long with 12-14 questions per passage.

Listening (60-90 min) (34-51 questions) (0-30 scoring scale)

4-6 lectures each 3-5 min long; 6 questions each.

2-3 conversations, each 3 minutes long; 5 questions each.

Speaking (20 min) (6 tasks) (0-4 points converted to 0-30 scoring scale)

2 tasks to express an opinion on a a topic; 4 tasks to speak based on what is read and listened to.

Writing (50 min) (2 tasks) (0-5 points converted to 0-30 scoring scale)

1 task to write based on what is read or listened to; 1 task to support an opinion on a topic.

The US-based "Educational Testing Service"(ETS), develops and administers the TOEFL^®. ETS is responsible for setting questions, conducting the test and sending score reports to each examinee. For detailed information about TOEFL, please refer the official website of TOEFL – www.toefl.org .

TOEFL FAQ'S: CLICK HERE TO GO TO OUR WEBSITE TO FIND ANSWERS TO 13 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TOEFL.
Please feel free to email us at jamboree@jamboreedubai.com if you have any questions.Or just click here to fill out our questionnaire and join our mailing list.
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2009-09-10T09:42:00.000-07:00

PART 3 OF 5: SAT®

In the third part of our five part series, we explore everything you wanted to know about SAT®. In the next part, details of TOEFL will be shared. Check back soon for part three.

What is SAT^®?

Their are two types of SAT Exams:
- SAT Reasoning Test or SAT I
- SAT Subject Test

SAT Reasoning Test or SAT I

A standardized test, SAT I measures Verbal, Mathematical and Writing skills. The test intends to primarily aid Undergrad Schools to assess the potential of the applicants for advanced study. Universities in the US, while inviting applications from prospective students, ask for SAT I scores.
The examination is entirely a paper-based Test. The test is scored on a maximum of 2400. The SAT I score alone cannot guarantee admission into a school - the test is only one of the major factors taken into consideration in the long process of an applicant getting admitted into a graduate school he/she desires.
SAT I has three sections – Critical Reading, Maths and Writing. The following is the SAT I test structure.

SAT Subject Test or SAT II
Subject Tests (formerly SAT II: Subject Tests) are designed to measure a student’s knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well as his ability to apply that knowledge. Students who want to apply to the Top 15-20 universities in the US are required to take SAT Subject Test.
The examination is entirely a paper-based Test. The test is scored on a maximum of 800. SAT^® II Subject tests are one-hour tests offered in the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths Level 1, Maths Level 2, English Literature, US History, World History and Languages.
The US-based College Board develops and administers both the SAT I and SAT II. College Board is responsible for setting questions, conducting the test and sending score reports to each examinee. For detailed information about SAT, please refer the official website of SAT: CLICK HERE
SAT FAQ'S: CLICK HERE TO GO TO OUR WEBSITE TO FIND ANSWERS TO 16 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SAT.
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2009-09-05T09:41:00.000-07:00

PART 2 OF 5: GRE®

In the second part of our five part series, we explore everything you wanted to know about GRE®. In the next part, details of SAT will be shared. Check back soon for part three.

A standardized test, the Graduate Record Examination measures Verbal, Mathematical and Analytical Writing skills. The test intends to primarily aid Graduate Schools (of all fields other than business) to assess the potential of the applicants for advanced study. Most universities in the US, while inviting applications from prospective students, ask for GRE^® scores.

The examination is entirely a Computer-based Test, and no two students get an identical set of questions. The test is scored on a maximum of 1600. The GRE^®Score alone cannot guarantee admission into a school - the test is only one of the major factors taken into consideration in the long process of an applicant getting admitted into a graduate school he/she desires.

The GRE test has three sections- Quantitative, Verbal and Analytical Writing Assessment. The following is the GRE test structure.
Section
Number of Questions Time
Analytical Writing 1 Issue Task* 45 minutes
Analytical Writing 1 Argument Task* 30 minutes
Verbal 30 30 minutes
Quantitative 28 45 minutes
Unscored** Varies Varies
Research*** Varies Varies
* For the Issue task, two essay topics are presented and you choose one. The Argument task does not present a choice of topics; instead one topic is presented.

** An unidentified unscored section may be included and may appear in any order after the Analytical Writing section. It is not counted as part of your score.

*** An identified research section that is not scored may be included, and it is always at the end of the test.
The US-based "Educational Testing Service"(ETS), which works under the direction of the Graduate Record Examination Board, develops and administers the GRE^®. ETS is responsible for setting questions, conducting the test and sending score reports to each examinee. For detailed information about GRE, please refer the official website of GRE – CLICK HERE
GRE FAQ'S: CLICK HERE TO GO TO OUR WEBSITE TO FIND ANSWERS TO 24 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE GRE.
Please feel free to email us at jamboree@jamboreedubai.com if you have any questions. Or just click here to fill out our questionnaire and join our mailing list.
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2009-09-01T09:38:00.000-07:00

PART 1 OF 5: GMAT (TM)

In the first part of a five part series by Jamboree, we explore everything you wanted to know about GMAT(TM). In the next part, details of GRE will be shared. Check back soon for part two.

Students who want to pursue higher studies in countries outside Dubai usually need to take some exams. The kind of exam that you would need to take varies according to the program that you want to pursue.
What is the GMAT^TM?

A standardized test, the Graduate Management Admissions Test measures the Verbal, Mathematical and Analytical skills. The test primarily intends to aid graduate schools of business assess the potential of the applicants for advanced study in business and management. Nearly 1000 management institutes all over the world require GMAT^TM scores from the applicants.
The GMAT^TM is different from most other customary examinations. The examination is entirely computer-based, and no two students get identical sets of questions. Also, students cannot skip questions. The test is scored on a maximum of 800. The GMAT^TM Score alone cannot guarantee admission into a school. The test is only one of the major factors taken into consideration in the long process of an applicant getting admitted into a Business School he/she desires.
The GMAT^TMhas three sections – Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing Assessment. The following is the GMAT^TMtest structure.
The US-based "Pearson VUE”, which is under the directions of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) develops and administers the GMAT^TM. Pearson VUE is responsible for setting questions, conducting the test and sending score reports to each examinee. For detailed information about GMAT^TM, please refer the official website of GMAT^TM – CLICK HERE
GMAT FAQ'S: CLICK HERE TO GO TO OUR WEBSITE TO FIND ANSWERS TO 22 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE GMAT.
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2009-08-29T11:17:00.000-07:00

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Section	Number of Questions	Time
Analytical Writing	1 Issue Task*	45 minutes
Analytical Writing	1 Argument Task*	30 minutes
Verbal	30	30 minutes
Quantitative	28	45 minutes
Unscored**	Varies	Varies
Research***	Varies	Varies