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The GMAT has been the most widely accepted score globally for MBA admissions. According to recent GMAC data, the GMAT score is accepted by over 7,700 programs at more than 2,400 business schools globally while the GRE is accepted at around 1,300 business schools. However, the recent years have seen an increasing number of business … Read more
Getting a good test score is on the priority list of MBA applicants aiming for the top business schools worldwide. Many U.S. business schools now share GRE score data for MBA admits, giving aspirants a clearer picture of where they stand and what their chances of admission might be. Though the GMAT was considered the … Read more
One of the many ways business schools assess the “readiness” of an applicant is through standardised test scores. The rest – GPA, recommendations, essays, and even interviews – either rely on evaluations from different sources and systems, or, subjective estimations. These test scores are the only exams that see no colour, race, or region. They … Read more
In the quest for a Top 15 (T15) MBA admit, sometimes the motivation can come from unexpected quarters. Rishika Chatterjee realised this the hard way. But she channelised her unpleasant MBA admission experiences into positive energy and got admits from Duke Fuqua and UVA Darden with scholarships. She completed her Bachelors of Science from St … Read more
There are thousands of very similar looking and sounding applicants lining up at the doorstep of the top universities. The Statement of Purpose (SoP) is arguable the single most important part of your masters application that can help you stand out from this crowd. It can also help you overcome some profile weaknesses such as … Read more
The thirties are actually a great time for professionals to take stock of where they are in their career and where they want to take it. Unlike the twenties, when many are still going with the flow with opportunities that come their way. An MBA can be a good tool to make a big career … Read more
When most Indians consider a government job as the final destination (for the stability and respect it offers), some who are already enjoying a comfy sarkari naukri have bigger plans. From a small town in Punjab to the hallowed halls of Berkeley Haas, Anshul has managed what most MBA aspirants from modest, middle class backgrounds … Read more
Are IIT IIM graduates happy, rich and successful? If they are happy with what they’ve got from their degrees, then why would any IIT IIM graduate need a second MBA? Well, other than having the most respected degrees in India, IITians and IIM grads are also among the most intelligent, hard-working and ambitious. Which is … Read more
The top universities in the country require a certain range of GRE scores before one is admitted to a graduate program. To guarantee that you get into the institution and program of your choice, it is vital to know first how you would perform on the actual GRE to help you assess your readiness for … Read more
When you set your sights high and believe in yourself, you’ll find ways to get there. Satya, an NIT mechanical engineer, knew his low GMAT score of 570 wouldn’t open up the doors to any of the business schools on his target list. So he switched from GMAT to GRE. But he didn’t get the … Read more
Does ISB accept GRE scores? What’s the average GRE score for ISB? Do they prefer GMAT over GRE? Will it affect my recruitment process? These are common questions we get from aspirants who fall in one of these categories: They already have a valid GRE score, from their MS application days. They’ve tried GMAT several … Read more
Many assume that beating the GMAT is easy for engineers. After 4 attempts, the highest score that Pallavi Mittal could get on the GMAT was a 650. But she knew she needed to go higher if she had any chance at her target MBA programs. So she switched from GMAT to GRE (Also read Switching … Read more