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The UC Irvine MBA (Merage) was one of the schools on Deepak’s (name changed) list based on school info, ranking and personal data. But his MBA application process didn’t exactly start the way he planned. A low GMAT score could have delivered a knockout punch to most applicants and made them re-evaluate their plans.
Babson’s MBA program may not be rubbing shoulders with Harvard/Stanford/Wharton in the general rankings. But it is very much at the top when it comes to specialised rankings (Top honours for Entrepreneurship). Strange!
GMAT preparation tips are easy to come by on various sites. Using these ideas, there are many Indian MBA applicants who do well on the GMAT. A few others crack it. And then there are those who completely destroy it. Daljeet Singh is one those warriors. After scoring a 780, he could’ve easily joined one … Read more
The question pops up on various forums frequently and there are two categories of guys who want to know. The first set are a few months away from application deadlines and have recently realized that their competitors look and sound better on paper than they do. This is the ‘uski kameez meri kameez se safed … Read more
Irrespective of your GMAT score, your post MBA career goals and your penchant/hatred for saas-bahu serials, if you are an Indian MBA applicant there are a few schools that you’ve GOT to have on your radar. And it doesn’t matter if you are eligible or qualified to get in. The fact is most of your … Read more
It’s not just Indian students applying to GMAT based programs who want MBA scholarships. Everyone wants it and there’s isn’t too much of it in free supply. Think about a free ride at the top bschool. Aah! The sweet smell of free cash. Here’s a core dump of what we could find out in the … Read more
For all those who’ve got interview calls or are expecting one soon, here’s an interview preparation strategy you can follow to ensure that you are all set to knock their socks off (or do something similar with another part of their attire).
Watch the video. And please ‘like’ it, if you find it helpful. Career Change after MBA Kabhi khushi kabhi gham! That might be the best way to describe the roller-coaster ride you can expect if you are hoping to use your MBA to change careers. In the area of MBA jobs, before the euphoria … Read more
Several people have asked us about the MCB’s history and origins. While working on my MBA application, I struggled a lot in terms getting access to the right data, the right process, the right approach. And there was very little I could do about it then as everyone in the media was hyping up the … Read more
‘Hi, I’m Pattikumar Silvamaranayani. I work for McKinsey.’ Sounds good, na? Replace Patti saar’s name with your own and it sounds even better. There’s no doubt which one’s a stronger brand in that opening statement – Patti saar or McKinsey. Great brands on your CV, nice salaries, globe-trotting and the glamour. When it comes to MBA … Read more
What would you choose – Marriage or MBA or Career? Each of these options fall in the ‘tremendously important’ category for us. And unfortunately for a whole lot of candidates, all 3 seem to collide at the most inappropriate time. The average age for the top MBA programs is around 26-27. And that’s when most … Read more
On the topic of MBA jobs, we get many candidates who talk about getting into entrepreneurship after their MBA. Many claim they were born to be an entrepreneur. Here’s one such post from BW along with our response. >> Long term – To be an entrepreneur (what?..not clear, but business runs in the blood so … Read more