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I failed to get into IIT, NIT, BITS or any elite engineering college. Do I have a chance to get into a top MBA? If this question has been on your mind, this article is for you. In another article, we analysed if the brand of your employer matters and the size of the company … Read more
A lot’s written about the love relationship between investment bankers and MBA. But what does it take to get into a top international MBA after working in a retail banking job? Banking professional, Manish Jha, recapitulates his admissions experience that helped him get into several reputed MBA programs abroad with scholarship after working in a … Read more
Harsh Tulsiani graduated from the Pennsylvania State University, School of Engineering, as a Dean’s lister. The mechanical engineer had already changed his career and was working in finance (Mergers and Acquisitions) at KPMG (a Big 4 firm), when the thought of getting an international MBA crossed his mind. The little glitch – he only had … Read more
Bschool admissions are tricky. Good applicants are denied admits, not because they didn’t deserve it, but mainly because they didn’t approach it in the right manner. But regardless of the results, top MBA applications can still teach you a lot. For Utsav, it was grit, determination, passion and persistence. He got into a top business … Read more
How does the ISB placement process work for senior executives with higher than average work experience? The short answer is that it’s more challenging than it is if you are closer to the class average. Veena Choudhary wrote in her earlier article how a second MBA was less of a degree for her, and more … Read more
Many have been asking us to publish a post on the Wharton Deferred MBA (i.e. Moelis Advance Access Program). If you’re not aware of it, here’s a quick snapshot and some statistics. Wharton Deferred MBA Statistics: Average GMAT, GPA, experience, class profile Till a while back, the program was exclusively for University of Pennsylvania … Read more
Many applicants want to know – what’s the value of an Indian MBA abroad? Is it possible to get a job abroad after an MBA from India. While it’s not easy, there are folks who manage to get placed internationally (IIM vs Foreign MBA). We published one such story earlier: ISB international placement. Here’s another … Read more
IIT Bombay is the best engineering college in India. Sure, you may have other favorites depending on how you slice the stats, but IITB would still figure close to the top in any credible engineering college ranking. You could build your career purely on the foundation of a top IIT degree. Why do IIT grads … Read more
The Kellogg MBA experience can leave you shaken and stirred! Yajur Taxali shares his experiences as a Kellogg MBA student, what to expect in class (and outside), the recruitment process, the OPT / H1B ordeal and much more. Read on to find out what it means to be an international student in a top MBA … Read more
The world can take a lesson or two from the American marketing model. Like the business schools in the U.S., the global admissions consulting space is also dominated by a few large American consulting firms. Their reviews are highly visible on multiple MBA websites, their success stories are better promoted on prominent forums, and you’ll … Read more
Undergraduate degrees in USA are pretty flexible. As part of the 4-year degree, you can choose a major and minor subject, and the two need not be related. Samarth, who started out as a diehard fan of computers, discovered a fascination for economics after starting his degree. He impressed the recruiting team at Amazon and … Read more
Does ISB accept GRE scores? What’s the average GRE score for ISB? Do they prefer GMAT over GRE? Will it affect my recruitment process? These are common questions we get from aspirants who fall in one of these categories: They already have a valid GRE score, from their MS application days. They’ve tried GMAT several … Read more