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Indian MBA Applicants more likely to be rejected from top b-schools

[Editor’s note added in July 2021: Since this is an old post, we tried to find new surveys that provide insights into the latest nationality-based admission statistics. We couldn’t find any. But from our decade long experience in top-tier MBA admissions consulting, and the rising number of applicants from India, it seems like the odds … Read more

Can a high GMAT score compensate for less work experience?

Another one of those GMAT FAQ regulars. Each year we get profiles where we see great work experience with not so good GMAT scores. For many guys who’ve completed their graduation several years back, the concept of preparing for a test can be a tough challenge. They’ve spent 3-5 years doing well in their chosen … Read more

MBA Jobs – How to choose a post-MBA career goal

If your reason for pursuing an MBA is to spice up your career and give it a new direction, vigour and vitality (is that sounding like one of those shady ayurvedic aphrodisiac advertisements?), it would help if you spend some time to decide which way you would like to take it. And do that before … Read more

IMD Switzerland 1 year MBA: Chronicles of Hari Puttar – 3

Hari Raghavachari, an alumnus of IMD, has been sharing his experiences with us in a 3-part series. In this final post, he describes his career hunt. || This blog post for MCB focuses on my journey to and through an MBA at IMD International (www.imd.ch). Located in Lausanne, Switzerland, IMD is a Top Tier European … Read more

MBA Jobs: Average Salaries and what they mean

Many MBA universities and colleges play up the post MBA salaries of their outgoing batch. It’s one of the parameters that gains enormous importance in global MBA rankings as well. But what does it really mean to MBA applicants who are considering whether to join these business schools? Averages are like…oh well, don’t worry, we … Read more

MBA Career Change: What you need to be aware of

Watch the video. And please ‘like’ it, if you find it helpful. Career Change after MBA   Kabhi khushi kabhi gham! That might be the best way to describe the roller-coaster ride you can expect if you are hoping to use your MBA to change careers. In the area of MBA jobs, before the euphoria … Read more

Post-MBA Career Goal: Strategy Consulting

‘Hi, I’m Pattikumar Silvamaranayani. I work for McKinsey.’ Sounds good, na? Replace Patti saar’s name with your own and it sounds even better. There’s no doubt which one’s a stronger brand in that opening statement – Patti saar or McKinsey. Great brands on your CV, nice salaries, globe-trotting and the glamour.  When it comes to MBA … Read more