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The CAT exam doesn’t have the concept of pass and fail. Instead, it’s all about percentiles. A high CAT score will get you calls from your dream MBA colleges. A low score wont – and that’s what many consider as a failed CAT story. So what do you do if you fail to crack the … Read more
Many are aware of the Cornell Johnson 2-year MBA program. However, the Cornell Tech MBA hasn’t got the exposure that it should. So here’s a quick Cornell Tech MBA review followed by an applicant’s admission experience, to help you evaluate if you should include it in your target school list. Cornell Tech MBA Review The … Read more
Three months! That’s all it took for Priyamvada Joshi, a chemical engineer by qualification, to realise that she didn’t want to continue working in the textile industry. Most professionals in India end up choosing a career, not because they are excited about the field, but because this is what they got based on their entrance … Read more
An IIT degree is often viewed as a passport to international job opportunities and higher studies, especially for those who graduate in disciplines with a global demand (such as Computer Science). “All IITians go abroad after graduating, no one stays back in India” is a common statement that you’ll hear in discussions. While you know … Read more
Is an international MBA after BSc worth it? Or is an MSc better? Financial planner, Aanshi Jain, was clear about what she wanted. After completing her Bachelors in Science (BSc in Finance), the gold medalist didn’t go for an MSc. She didn’t jump into an MBA degree either, though it was on her mind right … Read more
She’s articulate, she’s creative, and self-admittedly she’s not very good at standardised tests. The first two qualities helped Sneha Sadani soar in the world of advertising. The third one wasn’t much of a concern till the Bachelor in Mass Media (BMM) graduate started planning for an international MBA. She was aware that she could not … Read more
The Executive Assessment (EA), or the mini-GMAT as many call it, is increasingly being used by business schools for their executive MBA programs. If you aren’t aware of it, read more about it here: Executive Assessment: Format, syllabus, exam fees, preparation What’s a good executive assessment (EA) score for top executive MBA? According to many … Read more
Is the GMAT score more important than the GPA? Can a high GMAT score make up for low GPA, no international experience, no extracurricular activities? Well, in some cases and to some extent it can. A high GMAT score can be attractive for programs looking to raise their average GMAT score. Karthik, a mechanical engineer … Read more
MBA applications are risky. One way to handle that risk is by diversifying, just as you would while building an investment portfolio of stocks. This is to ensure that you aren’t putting all your eggs in the same basket. Read our view on how many MBA business schools should you apply to But there are … Read more
The caption on Srikumar (Sri) Balachandran’s T-shirt echoes the sentiments of many talented and accomplished sailors like him, who’ve been at it for a few years and realise that there’s so much more that they can do. While a merchant navy job offers several benefits (with lucrative salaries topping the list), there are also several … Read more
Since it’s not a mainstream MBA, we’ll start off with a quick review of the LBS Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy. We get several queries regarding its fees, ranking, salary, placements, class profile. We’ll share some information that’ll help you decide if the LBS Sloan program is worth it or not for you. LBS … Read more
Overachiever, high-performer, superstar – these are labels that Aishwary Dale has been hearing for a long time, from friends, classmates and relatives. And for good reason. Best engineering college in the country Best business school in the world Best consulting firm in the world Aish has got all of them on his resume. But our … Read more