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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
In an ideal world, or rather in your ideal version of the world as an MBA applicant, you would have a Pulitzer worthy essay, a frame-worthy work and educational background, an enviable extra-curricular record, and an impressive GMAT score well above the 99th percentile over 760 (Does a 760 GMAT score guarantee admission?). All that … 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
In a relatively old survey, admission officers from several business schools shared their views on the relative importance of each component in a typical MBA application. Here’s how the cookie crumbles. Source: Poets and Quants Here’s the disclaimer. It’s great to have a numerical breakdown such as this, but it’s also important to know that … 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
In 2011, the UCLA Anderson School of Management rejected 52 applicants for plagiarism, 1 percent of its applicant pool. The next year, Pennsylvania State University’s Smeal College of Business rejected 48 applicants, 10 percent of its pool. These schools used plagiarism-detection software.
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
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
Are all MBA candidates equal in the eyes of the MBA admissions committee? Or are there some magic ingredients that open the doors just a wee bit more? The answer is hidden in the latter question. There are indeed some companies whose mere presence on your resume could take you closer to the hallowed grounds. … Read more
An MBA after BBA is a common and logical progression for many. Most BBA grads complete their MBA in India and realise only later that their Indian MBA degree will not help them build an international career. Some who’ve already done the research know how important it is to get their MBA from Canada, USA, … Read more