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Executive MBA from ISB (PGPMAX) vs full-time MBA offers in India (IIM) & abroad: Which one is better?

Aditya Vaze is a successful professional with over a decade of work experience who worked with MBA Crystal Ball to define his career path and made it happen with an admit to ISB PGPMAX – the executive MBA from ISB for senior professionals. This is the transcript of our our video Q&A with Aditya. Watch … Read more

CA rejected by ISB, admitted in second attempt: Here’s what she did differently

Why do chartered accountants get an MBA? Isn’t the CA qualification good enough? What if you combine a CA with CFA – would that be better? Ananya Wadhwa had both qualifications on her resume (CA + CFA Level 3), but they didn’t seem enough for the career goal she had in mind i.e. getting into … Read more

ISB interview questions: What you need to know while preparing

The interesting thing about ISB interview questions is that they are not very different from what you might come across MBA interviews from any other top business school. Here’s a list of some common but tricky MBA interview questions with answer tips. But there are a few things that make them unique. Here’s what you … Read more

MBA after Army: How a retired military officer got into India’s top business school at 43 after rejection

Retired army officers looking for a career change have a tougher time than others. There are several reasons for this, with two that dominate. While they’ve handled more difficult challenges than their civilian counterparts, most do not have business qualifications or experience that new employers can directly use. After spending close to half their professional … Read more

What’s a good GMAT score for ISB? What if my score is below the class average?

Even before you’ve started preparing for the GMAT, you may want to know: What’s a good GMAT score for ISB? Depending on whether your score is from the old (classic) edition or the new focus edition, you’ll get a few numbers on different sites. Some might say 710 – 720 is a safe score, others … 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

MBA after physiotherapy: Doctors declared him unfit for education, but he proved them wrong

For medical professionals (doctors, dentists) who wish to transition to the corporate side, we’ve published several articles. But we haven’t covered anything on getting an MBA after physiotherapy. Dr Robert Sandeep Madduri’s success story is a special one to add to our repository. That’s because his academic capabilities were written off by doctors when he … Read more

How to get into ISB YLP: Application essays, success story, fees, acceptance rate, placements

Assuming you aren’t familiar with either of the two 3-letter acronyms, we’ll start with the basics. The full form of ISB YLP is ‘Indian School of Business Young Leaders Programme’. Quite a mouthful? Let’s break it down. ISB YLP is the deferred MBA option for the Post Graduate Programme – the bschool’s flagship program equivalent … Read more

MBA after CA: From IIM, ISB or abroad after 8 years of work experience

After realising that short-term courses cannot deliver the same bang for their buck, an increasing number of chartered accountants like Srinivas Venkataraman are discovering and appreciating the benefits of an MBA after CA. We’ve helped many CAs get into MBA programs abroad and in India. You’ll find some of their success stories at the end … Read more

How a poor student with big dreams got into India’s best business school

While working with Upendra Kumar, we realised how privileged we are and how much we take those privileges for granted. Unlike many city-bred kids who study in comfy, air-conditioned classrooms, Upendra’s education happened under a tree since his village lacked a proper school. He relied on mother nature to shield him from the harsh sun … Read more