For scores of admission seekers to coveted MBA colleges in foreign universities, the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) is one weapon they possess. The higher the score, the better are your chances of getting into your dream business program.
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
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
Tarang Gupta packed enough punch into his GMAT preparation to shatter the glass ceiling that stops most from going beyond 750. The final year BBS student from Delhi University shares the GMAT study plan that got him there. If you are aiming to be a GMAT topper, this should inspire you. If you’re just … Read more
‘Why is GMAT important?’. It would be, to put it in a nutshell, to show your sincerity and capability in pursuing a business school program. And, who exactly are the 3 judges of this reality show waiting to analyse your performance?
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
With great power comes greater confusion. Indian MBA entrance exams hardly give you any choice on whether you want to retain your score or erase it as if the disastrous performance on that test day never happened. In fact, after the experiences some applicants have had when the CAT exam went online, most would be … Read more
We’ve published an updated version of this article. Read: MBA Without GMAT or GRE: 20 Top Business Schools in 2026 The GMAT score forms an essential and significant component for the high ranked full-time MBA programs. In the entire MBA application, in comparison to the other elements like the MBA essays, recommendations, interview preparation, candidates … Read more
It’s not a typical question you’d hear from GMAT exam takers living in other countries. However, it pops up way too often among Indian GMAT MBA applicants. When you ask this question on an international MBA / GMAT forum, many international MBA consultants would probably not get the context of why Indian applicants are asking … Read more
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
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
MBA and GMAT forums are filled with GMAT success stories of how Indians cracked the GMAT exam and got into the best MBA abroad universities. What happens to those who have decent profiles but aren’t able to get into the 700+ GMAT club?