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INSEAD Employment Report 2026: Salaries, Jobs, AI Impact & Hiring Trends

The 10-month INSEAD MBA has consistently ranked among the global top four in the Financial Times MBA rankings for over a decade. The school with multiple campuses across continents sees a diverse cohort of 900+ with 97% international students coming in from around 90 different nationalities. Students can start the program at the scenic Fontainebleau campus … Read more

How an Indian musician got into INSEAD and Cambridge with scholarship as a reapplicant

The music industry is highly lucrative and insanely competitive. It takes more than musical talent to be successful. Many who are unfamiliar with the industry, underestimate the complexity of launching and successfully running a band. It comes with all the challenges of managing a regular business. Berklee trained Achyuth Jaigopal started ‘When Chai Met Toast’ … Read more

Second MBA from INSEAD with scholarship vs MIT SCM Masters: Indian applicant’s envious dilemma

After 7 years of work experience, Bratati was at a crossroads in her career. She already had an MBA from IIT and had worked in SCM roles. The two top choices she was mulling over were a second MBA from an international business school versus a specialized masters degree. MIT offers 2 masters degree options … Read more

How INSEAD reviews MBA applications: Admissions Director explains

The 10-month INSEAD MBA has been a hot favourite for many international students looking for a transformational experience and access to global opportunities. With the best applicants from around the world vying for one of the 1000 seats on offer, it comes as no surprise that the competition to get in is cut-throat. But what … Read more

Oxford Admit Reveals Game-Changing Advice from Top Admissions Consultant in India

The admissions process for getting into the best business schools in the world is long and complicated. The number of individual action-items on the to-do list can become overwhelming. This is when the right advice at the right time can provide the motivation and act as the foundation on which you continue to build your … Read more

Volunteering with ISB admissions committee helped me understand what ISB looks for: INSEAD grad

What does ISB look for in candidates? What does it take to create a successful ISB application? Many have tried to find out the answer, and most of what you find online tends to be mostly guesswork. The only folks who know how the ISB admissions office reviews applications, is [wait for the drum-roll] people … Read more

Here’s what this Apple engineer did to get into Berkeley Haas and INSEAD with a GMAT score of 720

Business schools get applications from engineers, chartered accountants, doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs and professionals from several other fields. Given the mind-boggling variety of applicants, there’s a tendency to create demographic buckets. This makes it very difficult for MBA applicants to stand out from the crowd – especially for those competing in over-represented pools. Engineers, as you … Read more

Online GMAT vs Offline test centers in person: My traumatic experiences with both

Should I take the GMAT online or in person at a test center? It’s a common dilemma many MBA applicants struggle with, as each option has its advantages and disadvantages. Mradul Raj Jain has experienced both formats, multiple times. And on most occasions, he has been disappointed with his experience. He has faced it all … Read more

INSEAD vs London Business School (LBS) MBA: Which is better?

Studying at an elite top ranked school like INSEAD or LBS can offer a truly international experience with each of the schools known for its diverse culture and student body, great industry connections, renowned faculty and exceptional employment outcomes, making them the most-sought-after MBA programs in Europe. Though both the schools offer highly prestigious MBA … Read more

Going abroad after IIT for higher studies: Why international MBA

An IIT degree is often viewed as a passport to international job opportunities and higher studies, especially for those who graduate in disciplines with a global demand (such as Computer Science). “All IITians go abroad after graduating, no one stays back in India” is a common statement that you’ll hear in discussions. While you know … Read more

Life before and after IIT Bombay, INSEAD and McKinsey: Diary of an overachiever

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