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How an equity researcher from India overcame low GMAT scores to get into top MBA programs in Europe

European business schools offer an interesting combination of high quality education and cultural immersion to international students. Engineer-turned-equity researcher, Rounak Ray, was among those who found the European model of business education attractive. There was one crucial challenge between him and his dream schools – his GMAT scores. He took the classic GMAT and also … Read more

Balancing Work, Life, GMAT prep & MBA Applications took me from Oil Refineries to Elite European B-Schools

As if maintaining work life balance wasn’t challenging enough, MBA aspirants grapple with the additional complexity of juggling with GMAT prep and MBA applications as well. While working in the Oil & Gas sector, Aravind was managing over 1000 workers and multiple roles at work. But he knew that he had to push himself more, … Read more

How INSEAD reviews MBA applications: Admissions Director explains

The 10-month INSEAD MBA has been a hot favourite for many international students looking for a transformational experience and access to global opportunities. With the best applicants from around the world vying for one of the 1000 seats on offer, it comes as no surprise that the competition to get in is cut-throat. But what … Read more

When an MBA from IIM is not enough: My second MBA journey from Kerala to Kellogg

Vivek got his undergrad and masters degrees from two premier institutes in Kerala – NIT Calicut and IIM Kozhikode. With those degrees, he had a pretty good run in the corporate world – with 2 Big 4 firms and a startup. But Vivek longed for more! A one-year MBA from Kellogg seemed enticing. It was … Read more

Applying to London Business School without international experience? Read this story

A common perception in the international MBA applicant community, that we’ve seen often, is that European schools such as the London Business School and INSEAD have unwritten expectations about work experience – that candidates must have (physically) worked outside their home country. Ishu was aware of it, but though he hadn’t worked abroad, he decided … Read more

Oxford Admit Reveals Game-Changing Advice from Top Admissions Consultant in India

The admissions process for getting into the best business schools in the world is long and complicated. The number of individual action-items on the to-do list can become overwhelming. This is when the right advice at the right time can provide the motivation and act as the foundation on which you continue to build your … Read more

MBA abroad after 30: I got into 2 top European B-Schools with scholarships despite average GRE score & test anxiety

The thirties are actually a great time for professionals to take stock of where they are in their career and where they want to take it. Unlike the twenties, when many are still going with the flow with opportunities that come their way. An MBA can be a good tool to make a big career … Read more

Top MBA programs with highest employment rates: Indian b-schools beat global rivals

The recent employment statistics of MBA programs has revealed that several schools outside the elite Ivy League and M7 have fared better than the elite counterparts as far as recruitment is concerned. The recent economic uncertainty with hiring freezes and slowdown has greatly impacted sectors that have traditionally hired MBA graduates in significant numbers. Some … Read more

I applied to London Business School with average GMAT score, typical profile, no international experience…and got in!

What does it take to get into London Business School? If you’re an Indian applicant, the answer is unlikely to include an average GMAT score, typical profile and no global experience. In fact, it’s just the opposite. The average GMAT score for LBS is around 700 (on the classic GMAT). Most admitted Indians will have … Read more

How MBA admission officers take decisions: CMU Tepper insider reveals

The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University is a leading business school located at the center of the 157 acre sprawling campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Tepper MBA has a STEM designation and is known for its academic rigor. Leading the AI revolution, Tepper’s differentiation is a curriculum focusing on leveraging technology and making … Read more

MBA after layoff: How I overcame the odds to get into a top MBA abroad with scholarship

How difficult is it to get into a top international MBA after layoff? Do admission officers look at laid-off applicants differently? These are the questions we often get from professionals who’ve unfortunately faced the axe when they were least expecting it. Blame it on the economy, or destiny. Once you’ve found a valve to let … Read more