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Applicants to an MBA / MS program surely have their work cut out for them. Whether it’s about acing the GMAT / GRE or coming up with that perfectly-crafted essay / SOP or following up with recommenders, they have enough on their plate. Coming up with an impressive application would definitely be a priority at … Read more
Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg and PepsiCo’s Indra Nooyi may shine a ray of hope for many young girls aspiring to reach for the business stars. However, the reality, at the ground level is still shaky. According to Catalyst, a non-profit organization with a mission to help women achieve workplace inclusion, the share of women, in senior … Read more
American universities roll out the red carpet for students from all over the world. But this is not entirely in pursuance of a mission to spread the bright light of quality education. In these hard times of grant cuts and rising costs, there is a stronger, more basic, motivation: survival. To stay afloat, American universities … Read more
Why would we write an article listing the MBA scholarships for African students? A little known fact is that MBA Crystal Ball has helped a handful of (non-Indian) MBA applicants from Africa, USA, UK, Middle East and other regions over the years. This number is very small in comparison to the work we do with … Read more
Education loans have helped countless students pursue their dreams. But, they’ve also burdened some students, and lured more than a few parents into putting savings at risk for unrealistic ambitions. Not all college degrees lead to happiness ever after. No institution can guarantee a job, much less a good, stable salary. That makes an education … Read more
After months of deliberation, you’ve decided that your undergraduate education isn’t enough. Now it’s time to pursue an international Master’s Degree. But where should you study? For many, the decision between the United States and Europe isn’t an easy one.
For those who have resolved to do an MBA from a good university, the big question is obviously how to fund your course. The tuition fee for a full-time course can run into millions of rupees, and part-time or online courses, though slightly less expensive, will also make you considerably poorer. An education loan with … Read more
When MBA applicants apply to a business school, they usually play it safe. So, in addition to schools which may seem ambitious, they may also apply to schools where they have a better chance of being accepted. Now, let’s consider a hypothetical situation. Assume that you’ve got admits from two schools, you get a generous … Read more
Graduate school is almost always a good idea – studies consistently show that attaining a Masters degree significantly increases lifetime earnings. But, graduate school education isn’t cheap. Whether you’re pursuing an MBA or another Masters Degree, you’ll probably need a loan to finance your studies. Fortunately, you’ll find educational loans are readily available.
It’s an enviable situation to be in – multiple admits from top schools – some with attractive scholarship offers (including free rides). It can also be confusing and frustrating when you can only choose one from the mouth-watering options. Will you choose your top choice program (with no financial aid) over other offers that including … Read more
One of your first lessons in financial management in business school will come from personal experience, and it’s always painful – learning to manage your discretionary cash. If you haven’t yet done your homework yet, ‘discretionary cash’ is just a snobbish term for ‘non-essential’ expenses, a large portion of which is usually spent on a … Read more
For international students in USA, education financing is often a massive challenge. For starters, having a good credit history is very important in an economy such as America where credit financing plays such a crucial role. If the only reason you are relocating to the U.S. is your Masters degree (MBA, MS etc), you won’t … Read more