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The most desirable outcome, of an MBA application, is an offer of admission. Well, actually it is an offer of admission with a full scholarship and stipend, but we will stick to minimalism in this context.
Jivesh Upadhyay, graduated from the Sauder MBA program in Canada and currently works in Vancouver as a Product Manager. He shares his journey from Amity University in Delhi to the Sauder School of Business in Vancouver, along with all the resources that helped him get there.
The history, of a masters degree, is quite a long one. In fact it goes back to a couple of centuries before even Henry VIII came and went, leaving behind a trail of headless wives. It began as a symbol of learnedness and the license to teach in any University. Hence the term Master.
It is absolutely hard to set aside the importance of trained managers who can be instrumental in driving an economy towards faster growth by making sound and strategic business decisions. Skilled senior managers are essential to capitalize on all the available resources to get the best in returns for their organizations.
You’ve just successfully completed an exhausting admission process: you’ve aced your GMAT and TOEFL, selected your choice MBA schools, sent the applications, attended the interviews, and finally received your admit card to your favorite school. You’ve some precious time on your hands before you arrive at the b-school campus. And then someone suggests that you … Read more
Before we address this burning question, let’s begin with exploring why MBA…Why do people get into MBA programs? You have applicants coming in from all walks of professions, feeding into MBA programs and coming out, on the other end, many years ahead in securing a cushy executive position. Of course, the requirement for it to … Read more
The United States is ranked as the 18th most expensive country to live in, according to Numbeo’s cost of living index. Compare that to, say India, and life seems way more comfortable at its 120th position.
To nip the brewing suspense in the bud, here is the easy response – Yes! Work Experience is necessary for the good MBA programs. There are many reasons as to why most business schools, abroad, categorically mention the non requirement of any work experience, for MBA applications. However, the reasons have less to do with … Read more
Both deliver a Master’s in Business Administration at the end of their respective full terms. The difference lies in the way you get there – an express vs a regular train. First one with no stops until you reach your destination while the later affords you a pleasant view of the countryside, as you eventually … Read more
This is a tough one. Most business schools, whether in India or around the world, don’t specify the minimum GMAT score. Eligibility for admission is derived from a cumulative consideration of all, or some, of the parameters – your scores, past academic record, work experience, essays, recommendations and finally the interview that seals the deal. … Read more
Here’s a philosophical question: Consider someone who has cleared all 3 levels of the Chartered Accountancy course (hailed by many as the toughest exam in the world) in the first attempt and done well in the professional world. When such a person fails to get a competitive score on the GMAT, is that a reflection … Read more
Resumes are to applicants as head shots are to actors. They provide a quick peak into your best face under the best light. And just like a family album is not a substitute for head shots, your resume should only contain the most significant information about you, not a 10 page booklet named A brief … Read more