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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
The Cambridge full-time MBA is a 1-year intensive program from the one of the world’s most prestigious research universities associated with a rich 800-year old tradition. Studying in the vibrant and picturesque student city of Cambridge in UK places you at the heart of a world-class innovation and tech ecosystem – ‘Silicon Fen’ – valued … Read more
Long-time followers of MBA Crystal Ball would be aware of the lucrative post-MBA jobs in consulting, big tech, banking, PE/VC where the compensation can scale dizzying heights. It may have prompted you to think about how you can get your hands on one of those lucrative roles that can touch $200,000 or even more. The … Read more
The dark clouds have been looming for a while over the most preferred MBA destination for international students, prompting many to ask “Is an MBA in USA still worth it?” It’s a question that has been troubling the international MBA applicant community for several reasons. The biggest ones are related to the uncertainty around the … Read more
The Financial Times had just released its Global MBA Rankings for 2025, and to say there are some shocks would be an understatement. The stalwarts of the game have fallen. Harvard Business School does not find a place in the top 10. Stanford GSB does not even feature among the top 100. Other than these, … Read more
The 10-month INSEAD MBA has been a hot favourite for many international students looking for a transformational experience and access to global opportunities. With the best applicants from around the world vying for one of the 1000 seats on offer, it comes as no surprise that the competition to get in is cut-throat. But what … Read more
The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University is a leading business school located at the center of the 157 acre sprawling campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Tepper MBA has a STEM designation and is known for its academic rigor. Leading the AI revolution, Tepper’s differentiation is a curriculum focusing on leveraging technology and making … Read more
The very first interview question is often the most predictable. And yet, you’ll see most interviewees panicking. Their mind goes blank. Or the other common approach is to start rambling, and sharing details that have no real relevance. As an admissions consultant and career counsellor, I’ve helped thousands of candidates narrate their life stories in … Read more
The MBA remains the most popular and lucrative degree in the world. Over the years, it has successfully evolved to respond to emerging business needs, market trends, and student demand. It has become associated with premier business development and management skills. Big Tech, management consultancies, and investment banks are the most active recruiters of MBA … Read more
There’s an adrenaline rush to finance. Perhaps it’s because finance is primordial, being as old as civilization itself. Or perhaps it’s because there is a subconscious connection our mind makes with eccentric mathematical geniuses and charming stock market crooks when it thinks of finance. Think Jordan Belfort from The Wolf of Wall Street. Think Michael … Read more
Management Consulting is aimed at yielding productive solutions to an organization. It can range from general to specialized consulting services to improve the functioning and achieve organizational goals. Broadly brushed, management consultants are the expert gurus who are hired to either proactively find best practices to improve the performance of an organization, or, reactively resolve … Read more
Here’s another frequently asked question that we keep getting every single year from thousands of students who’re interested in management careers. Which is better after graduation – MBA or work experience? In one sentence, if you’re really confused whether to go for an MBA straight after graduation or get some work experience, do the latter. … Read more