Ever wondered what actually happens inside a top European MBA beyond rankings and brochures? This is a first-hand account from Shruthi Srinivasan, an MBA student at IESE Business School, sharing what life is really like on campus in Barcelona. Earlier, we published her IESE MBA admissions journey where she explains how she got in with … Read more
DEI has been in the news for a while after the U.S. announced policy changes. Here’s a primer on what it means for international students aiming for American universities. What is DEI? A term once thriving in the folders of HR offices has been pushed to the storage, with people, it is relevant to, scrambling … Read more
What can you expect from an M7 MBA? Is the competition to get in worth it? As an Indian student in the Kellogg MBA program, Apara got an experience that went way beyond academics. The former McKinsey employee chose to return to McKinsey after completing her MBA. She explains everything that happened before, during and … Read more
Anamika Agarwal’s resume has the qualifications to make anyone’s jaw drop – IIT Bombay (BTech), MIT (Masters), London Business School (MBA). She has also worked in top companies like Goldman Sachs and Walmart. Ten years after she wrote a post on how she dropped an admit from Stanford to attend MIT on a full scholarship, … Read more
Don’t ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up. Smart words from Robert Frost! In today’s world this fence has become quite invisible. Even the best of us can fall prey to fraudsters and scammers lurking about on its other side, just waiting for you to let your guard down. … Read more
Visiting a business school campus sounds like a smart idea for MBA applicants. But it comes as a bit of a surprise that many aren’t doing it. An estimated one in five of MBA aspirants visit business schools prior to submitting their applications. In part, this must be due to the cost involved. It is … Read more
In our earlier post on Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), we had interviewed the Former Head of Admissions of the CUHK MBA Programmes and discussed various aspects of the business school and its flagship MBA programme. Here’s the link: CUHK Hong Kong class profile, ranking, fees, placements, salary, admissions This time, we switch perspectives … Read more
People have been heard saying that b-school graduates are so full of themselves that they can hardly walk straight. Some wonder how MBAs, who have huge loan burdens, can be arrogant and annoying instead of being humble and pleasing. Some others feel that MBAs “have no idea what they are talking about, most of the … Read more
Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle for its greenery nurtured by its moderate temperature and moist climate. For international students worldwide — 35,000 from 160 countries are already there — the top reasons for studying in Ireland are as follows: Quality of its universities and the variety of programs available Opportunities for students to … Read more
Overachiever, high-performer, superstar – these are labels that Aishwary Dale has been hearing for a long time, from friends, classmates and relatives. And for good reason. Best engineering college in the country Best business school in the world Best consulting firm in the world Aish has got all of them on his resume. But our … Read more
Why should you opt to study in Singapore for your undergraduate or graduate education? That’s an easy question with several answers: great weather without extremes, top-rated universities, safe and clear environs, English-speakers everywhere, and a flourishing economy that lets you stay back for a rewarding career. Here we try to evaluate Singapore as an educational … Read more
How to get into the Cambridge MBA? The admissions process is similar to any other top school’s process. Get good grades in your bachelors / graduation degree. It helps if you were in the top quartile of the graduating class. Work on building your profile. Successful students typically have a significant amount of experience, with … Read more