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Another set of questions that gets added to the ever-growing GMAT FAQ list – ‘What’s the minimum GMAT score for Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, IIM?’ This question is not as obnoxious as it sounds though, compared to the other most frequently asked query – ‘What’s the average GMAT score for Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, IIM..?’ Unlike the … Read more
Among the first few questions that pop into the mind of aspiring Indian students planning to study abroad are: – ‘Which is the best country for MBA studies?’ – ‘Which are the top places for getting overseas MBA jobs after graduation?’
Several MBA applicants targetting the top bschools in the world, who work with MBA Crystal Ball admission consultants have dabbled in entrepreneurship in some form or another. Some do it on a full-time basis either because of inheritance (family business background) or because they were first generation entrepreneurs who decided to launch their own start-ups. … Read more
Across the admissions offices of the top international MBA programs in the world, the expectations on getting a good GMAT score from Indian applicants has almost become an unwritten rule. And it isn’t always easy to meet those expectations.
It’s not just the students who are confused about difference between a regular 2 year MBA in India for freshers and a GMAT-based MBA for executives. The lack of awareness extends to HR folks and recruitment managers working in leading companies as well.
Most Indian MBA applicants planning to study in MBA colleges abroad know why work experience is necessary for MBA programs abroad. Those who’ve done their research also know that the average work experience in the top international programs is 5 years . For some 1 year MBA programs in India (IIM), the average experience is … Read more
Philosophers might talk about money not being able to buy happiness. But the highest paying jobs in India (and the world) continue to attract millions of wide-eyed employees year after year. So we kept philosophy aside and tried to dig out the best paying jobs with the highest salaries. We’ve avoided niche careers that require … Read more
GMAC, the company that manages the GMAT exam in India and across the world, offers additional insights on the test performance to candidates who are willing to pay for it. According to GMAC, this GMAT Enhanced Score Report (GMAT ESR in short) helps test takers who aren’t satisfied with their scores get additional information on … Read more
When Akshay Prakash isn’t racing his Ducati on the Chennai race tracks, he looks for other ways to get his rush. He came to us in end April for help with his applications, we assumed he was targetting the September deadlines for his applications (i.e. Round 1), like all the other good boys who start … Read more
Among the various one year MBA programs across the world, one program stands head and shoulders above the rest – the Post-Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (IIMA PGPX) at IIM Ahmedabad. Consider these facts. The class size is small (85 students in the current PGPX classroom), but the class profile is among the most … Read more
Super MBA, Achamba, has the degree. But he isn’t married. The closest he got to the holy institution of marriage was when he designed the website of a matrimonial site. But does that stop him from giving advice on marital bliss? No way! It is tough to lead the life of a top MBA. And … Read more
Not many folks, even those who are close to me know this. I wrote my first resignation letter on my manager’s desk after borrowing a pen and a blank sheet of paper from him, while an unsupportive audience (several folks from the HR dept) looked on.