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The most recent Financial Times (FT) Rankings represent a pivotal moment for Indian MBA programs. This is because all the Indian programs which have been featuring in the FT global MBA rankings saw an upward shift in position, with some schools seeing a stellar leap up the rankings compared to the previous year. Some of … Read more
After being written off by a reputed ‘M7 specialist’ admissions consultant, a VIT engineer ignored the demotivating advice, worked with MBA Crystal Ball and earned admits from Chicago Booth and UVA Darden with a $70,000 scholarship. Sumedha Updhyay approached us while preparing for her GMAT. The computer engineering graduate from Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) … Read more
MBA applicants in India face a tough battle in the international MBA admissions arena. Many work with MBA admissions consulting firms to increase their chances of success. Here’s a case study of how a BITS Pilani graduate partnered with an MBA admissions consulting firm to analyse his varied experience, build a compelling narrative, deal with … Read more
The GMAT has been the most widely accepted score globally for MBA admissions. According to recent GMAC data, the GMAT score is accepted by over 7,700 programs at more than 2,400 business schools globally while the GRE is accepted at around 1,300 business schools. However, the recent years have seen an increasing number of business … Read more
Indian English can be endearing, personal and natural…to Indians. For the rest of the world, many of the phrases we use can seem confusing, funny or even misleading. They may fail to convey the intended meaning or emotion. At MBA Crystal Ball, every year we hear from excited candidates who say something on the lines … Read more
Nihitha’s professional journey has taken her places – from Netherlands to Italy to India and more – but her MBA journey was not without its hiccups. She trumped them all to achieve impressive results. She got into 2 IIMs after a Bachelors in Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. This is the transcript of … Read more
‘ESG’ (environmental, social and governance) – a term synonymous with sustainability and CSR helps measure impact on environment, society as well as stakeholders. European schools fare much better than their US counterparts in the Financial Times (FT) ESG and net zero teaching rank for the teaching hours dedicated to environmental, social and governance issues and … Read more
For those looking for budget-friendly world-class internationally ranked MBA programs, the UK offers several shorter-format top program options. These programs have a more intense curriculum and see a more internationally diverse cohort. With schools having strong connections with the surrounding business ecosystems, you can expect ample access to industry network and real-world learning as well … Read more
The music industry is highly lucrative and insanely competitive. It takes more than musical talent to be successful. Many who are unfamiliar with the industry, underestimate the complexity of launching and successfully running a band. It comes with all the challenges of managing a regular business. Berklee trained Achyuth Jaigopal started ‘When Chai Met Toast’ … Read more
Aditya Vaze is a successful professional with over a decade of work experience who worked with MBA Crystal Ball to define his career path and made it happen with an admit to ISB PGPMAX – the executive MBA from ISB for senior professionals. This is the transcript of our our video Q&A with Aditya. Watch … Read more
Wondering how to get into MBB after MBA? The first and foremost step would be to get into a strong consulting feeder school. Komal’s journey should give you an idea of how it works. Her MBA story is impressive. She got into LBS with a Forte fellowship, completed a semester at Yale and graduated on … Read more
After 7 years of work experience, Bratati was at a crossroads in her career. She already had an MBA from IIT and had worked in SCM roles. The two top choices she was mulling over were a second MBA from an international business school versus a specialized masters degree. MIT offers 2 masters degree options … Read more