u/Lost-Olive3028

For those who applied to GKS-G and were rejected despite feeling like they had a strong application, I'd love to hear your experience.

Did you have good language scores, solid grades, extracurriculars, volunteering, strong essays that you were genuinely proud of, yet still got rejected? Looking back, what do you think was the deciding factor?

Any insights or lessons learned would be greatly appreciated.

First of all, congratulations to everyone who was awarded this year, whether through the embassy or university track!

I'm planning to apply next year for a PhD in Business Administration, and I would be very grateful if any awarded scholars in this field could share a bit about their profile.

For example:

• GPA
• Research experience and publications (if any)
• Relevant work or volunteer experience
• The universities you applied to

Also, looking back, what do you think strengthened your application the most, and what do you think the selection committee values for business-related PhD applicants?

Thank you in advance, and congratulations again!