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What’s a good acceptable GMAT, AWA, IR score for top MBA programs?

Especially in India, it’s safe to say applicants have GMAT at the top of their minds. Questions come stumbling out of candidate’s minds with a concern-filled tone and into the open at every single MBA admissions event I’ve been part of. “What is a good enough GMAT score? Is there a good enough score?” “How … Read more

GMAT 790 scorer relied on self-study using only the Official Guide and CAT material

When MBA applicants approach us and share their personal details, we generally give them the benefit of doubt and don’t question the authenticity of the data. It’s only occasionally that we ask for additional evidence of their claims. As an example, someone claiming to have scored a 790 on the GMAT would fit well in … Read more

MBA after 35 in Canada with Scholarship despite low GMAT score

While this Bahubali has more peaks to scale, the way he has battled challenges to reach this position is a story in itself. Amit Jathar, an Indian MBA applicant over 35 with a 650 GMAT score, had plenty of baggage to deal with. Forget the fact that there weren’t many to support him with his … Read more

Low ranking MBA programs: Accept or reject?

Your seniors (colleagues, friends, college-mates) will confess. In their ‘study abroad’ journey, the international MBA admissions process was among the most agonizing steps. Draining and challenging enough to call for a mini-celebration once the final application has been submitted, without even waiting for the results. Add to that the fact that an average GMAT score … Read more

What is the minimum GMAT score for good MBA programs?

Another set of questions that gets added to the ever-growing GMAT FAQ list – ‘What’s the minimum GMAT score for Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, IIM?’ This question is not as obnoxious as it sounds though, compared to the other most frequently asked query – ‘What’s the average GMAT score for Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, IIM..?’ Unlike the … Read more

UCD Michael Smurfit School of Business (Ireland) – Sriram’s triumph over adversity

MBA success stories are not always about beating the GMAT exam and entering into the 700+ GMAT Club. Sometimes they are about beating personal challenges and entering into a fighters club of a different kind. Sriram narrates all the hurdles that came in his way and how he tackled them before he got an admit … Read more