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The last several years have seen business schools taking strides towards achieving gender parity. This is evident from the fact that the number of female students in MBA programs has seen a steady rise over the years. Data from the Forté foundation’s member schools reveal that this figure was at 28% in 2002, 34% in … Read more
In the quest for a Top 15 (T15) MBA admit, sometimes the motivation can come from unexpected quarters. Rishika Chatterjee realised this the hard way. But she channelised her unpleasant MBA admission experiences into positive energy and got admits from Duke Fuqua and UVA Darden with scholarships. She completed her Bachelors of Science from St … Read more
While the majority of top business schools across the globe offer a fall intake for their full-time MBA programs with classes starting in August/September, there are a few programs, mostly outside the US, which have a spring intake in January. Fall vs Spring MBA admissions intake Most of the MBA programs in the USA have … Read more
Apoorva Bhushan’s resume does not include the typical brands (such IIT, BITS, McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, Google et al) that many associate with top school admits. So how did she manage to get into so many elite business schools that offered a cumulative scholarship of $250,000? We interviewed her on our YouTube channel. Here’s the transcript. … Read more
Finance is one of the top 3 post-MBA industry choices due to the unparalleled access to opportunities, high-profile jobs and robust compensation and perks it offers. An MBA from a reputed business school can open doors to leadership positions in finance. The strong industry connections, ample opportunities to interact with industry leaders and influential professionals … Read more
The Financial Times had just released its Global MBA Rankings for 2025, and to say there are some shocks would be an understatement. The stalwarts of the game have fallen. Harvard Business School does not find a place in the top 10. Stanford GSB does not even feature among the top 100. Other than these, … Read more
In the recent years, the Middle East countries have taken initiatives aimed at diversifying their economies and reducing their dependence on oil revenues. They have also established knowledge hubs in an effort to attract and retain top talent. A prominent example is that of the Education City, founded by the Qatar Foundation, a vast 12-kilometer … Read more
Applying to multiple MBA programs may feel like preparing to run a marathon – requiring loads of dedication, resilience and thorough preparation. In addition to the required MBA application components, some of the business schools have an additional video requirement using the Kira Talent Platform – which has become another crucial part of the application … Read more
What does it take to get into an M7 or magnificent 7 business school? Each year our team at MBA Crystal Ball helps a select few candidates build their profile for GMAT GRE MBA programs and get into the world’s best b-schools. Neel Patil is going to Kellogg this fall. He shares the inspiring story … Read more
Retired army officers looking for a career change have a tougher time than others. There are several reasons for this, with two that dominate. While they’ve handled more difficult challenges than their civilian counterparts, most do not have business qualifications or experience that new employers can directly use. After spending close to half their professional … Read more
What can a professional singer do to compete with the engineers and finance professionals for a seat in a top MBA program? That was the top question troubling Mandira Karmakar. Among the thousands of emails we get each year from hopeful MBA applicants, Mandira’s message came as a breath of fresh air. The architect-turned-singer had … Read more
MBA applicants well-versed with the elite MBA landscape know how tough it is get into an M7 business school. Now consider executive, part-time and weekend MBA programs that are mostly targeted at ‘senior professionals’ – a phrase that indirectly refers to students who’re expected to pay the full tuition. The number and quantum of scholarships … Read more