Watch: How Sumedha got into M7 & T20 with scholarship + other applicant stories
When applicants ask us how many schools they should apply to, we suggest having enough on the list to manage the quality (of each application) as well as the risk (of not getting into their top choice). Most candidates follow our advice, but occasionally we come across a few who’ve pretty much made up their … Read more
Among the first few questions that pop into the mind of aspiring Indian students planning to study abroad are: – ‘Which is the best country for MBA studies?’ – ‘Which are the top places for getting overseas MBA jobs after graduation?’
Before getting into INSEAD Singapore, Nihar Prasad tried for several years to get into good MBA colleges in India and abroad. He got a high percentile in the CAT exam, but the IIMs were still out of reach. Instead of settling for a lower ranked MBA in India, he changed his gameplan to target foreign … Read more
Ravi Shah (name changed) has some perspectives for those are looking at ways to be head and shoulders above the rest, in the business world. It includes seemingly crazy-sounding decisions like rejecting a $40,000 scholarship offer from Wharton MBA. For Indian students that’s a lot of money to turn down.
You’ve read many stories on our blog about success after failed attempts. You haven’t? Well, here are some reapplicant success stories. But, the one that we are covering below is unique. It is a ‘successful’ success story that happened after multiple ‘failed successes’. Confusing? INSEAD MBA student ‘MBA Juggernaut‘ (her parents gave her a much … Read more
Apart from the regular pre-requisites (GMAT score, MBA essays, recommendations, TOEFL score) listed in the MBA applications guideline pages of many top business schools, if you’ve paid attention to the academic requirements section, you’ll find something on the following lines – a degree from a recognised university, transcripts that mention the grades / performance (GPA, … Read more
The ILPSE (formerly called ILPSIE) program is among the top programs for professionals seeking an advanced management education. The INSEAD brand gives it credibility and the format gives it the flexibility that experienced professionals are looking for. The ILPSE is meant for senior professionals – 10 years for work experience being the minimum and 12-15 … Read more
Family business management in India has it’s own unique set of challenges, succession planning being one of top ones. The other being in the area of human resources. Employees working in family business will constantly have the temptation to leave and join a mainstream corporate environment where the work culture and incentives are a little … Read more
It’s a fact that many Indians who already have an MBA from India under their belt feel the need for an international MBA at some point of time during their career (Profile building for second MBA abroad after an Indian MBA). These candidates may have already gone through the rigorous two-year MBA program quite early, … Read more
In our MBA profile evaluation analysis (i.e. MBA MAP), INSEAD MBA ends up as a Stretch or Ambitious school for most. Rather than sugarcoat our findings, we say it like it is. And for those who’ve had the INSEAD MBA program as their top choice, it can be devastating. Till we explain to them what … Read more
INSEAD MBA salary numbers are among the best in the business school world when it comes to post MBA jobs. A key reason for that is the huge number of INSEAD MBA graduates who manage to get high-paying management consulting jobs. This trend continues year after year, which means there’s a story in there that … Read more