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How important are business school campus visits during MBA applications?

Yet another question that pops its head in every conversation I’ve had with applicants is the issue of visiting the business school irrespective of where it may be located as candidates prepare their MBA applications. Are business school campus visits a must? Through this post, I’d like to address this question in no uncertain terms … Read more

How a computer engineer got into Kelley, Rotman, ISB, Emory, UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA with scholarships

Computer Engineer, Rishika Karnani (name changed), had a profile that was not too different from the thousands of Indian MBA applicants. And her goal to get out of the technology industry into a business role wasn’t too different either. But she was able to crack into 5 top ranking business schools in USA, Canada and … Read more

Are MBA admission chances in Round 2 deadlines lesser than in Round 1?

If you are planning to put in an international MBA application, you would be aware that schools have multiple deadlines. These are typically known as R1 (short for Round 1) and R2. But that’s only part of the story. A lot of schools have R3, some have something that’s known as ‘Early Action’ while some … Read more

Michigan Ross MBA admit for second MBA applicant

With an MBA from India already on the resume, like most second MBA applicants, Kartik Gupta was sure that it’s a top international bschool or nothing for him. If his application planning didn’t work out as expected, he wasn’t willing to wait for another year either. High-risk/high-reward application strategies such as this make us uneasy. … Read more

Nanyang MBA admit with scholarship for reapplicant with GMAT 710

Singapore is an attractive destination for Indian professionals. Read why it figures in our list of the best countries for Indian MBA students. Nanyang MBA, offered by Nanyang Technological University (NTU), is among the few popular choices there and ranks high in our list of the most affordable MBA programs in the world. With a … Read more

Free MBA acceptance chances predictors and business school selectors: Pros and cons

  Imagine the scene at a top 10 business school a day after the application submission deadline has passed. All the admission officers from the admission committee gather around a crystal ball that has magical powers to improve their productivity. In a matter of a few seconds, it processes thousands of submitted applications, calculates the … Read more

On-the-spot MBA admit after 3 minute interview for Oil & Gas applicant

It’s not very often that you hear of an MBA application and profile crafted by the applicant so effectively, that the interview ends up being a formality. Even if the Admissions committee is convinced about an applicant, they normally follow the protocol and communicate the decision after a few days. Harsimrandeep Singh, an oil and … Read more