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How easy or difficult is it for international students to study and live in India? Andrew Wilson completed his MBA from the Indian School of Business (ISB), a top ranking MBA program in India. His shares his experience of being an American student in India, the differences and similarities between studying in India vs USA, … Read more
The number of MBA applicants hiring consultants has seen a sharp rise in the last few years, as the competition has only seen an upward trend. It’s also become very confusing for applicants who research the market, review the best MBA consultants and their pricing and ultimately hire one. A few, like Santosh Kher (name … Read more
We get many applicants asking if a 3-year bachelors degree in science / commerce / arts (i.e. 15 years of education) will put them at a disadvantage, since they are competing with engineers wielding a degree that’s generally kept on a higher pedestal compared to B.Com, B.A or B.Sc degree. Vikramjeet Bhatt’s story proves that … Read more
After getting rejected after interviews from both the schools (ISB and IIM Bangalore) he had applied to, Anand Sen (name changed) spent many months evaluating what may have gone wrong. He felt having a guide was important as he went back into the admissions process as a reapplicant.
Five years after we published the story of Sudhir Nemani, who got into ISB with low GMAT score of 610, things just got a little more interesting in this family. Lalita Peddi had joined Sudhir on campus in 2013, and got more than a glimpse of what life as an ISB student entails. Now she’s … Read more
Many have asked us if working in a government job reduces their chances of getting into a top bschool. Our response has been consistent – if you can demonstrate quality experience and impactful accomplishments in your application, you’d be as competitive as anyone else from the private sector. Inspired by his parents’ careers, Harjot Sandhu, … Read more
Life in the merchant navy isn’t easy. Several months away from home, often in rough weather, battling the forces of nature can take its toll on any professional. Which is why many marine engineers and merchant navy officers choose to leave the field and look for shore jobs are relatively more grounded (MBA admission with … Read more
Rishi Bajaj (name changed) would be soon flying from Singapore to Chicago to join the Kellogg One Year MBA program on a cool $25,000 tuition scholarship. This is the culmination of a long, intense and often frustrating ride he’s been on since 2013. It finally got to a stage where he had offers from not … Read more
Shirin Bansal doesn’t shy away from expressing his views online. In fact, it is this very trait that got him a job with one of the hottest online startups in India. But there was still a lot going on in his mind due to which he felt it would help to take up formal career … Read more
It’s a tough road to become a Chartered Accountant. Ranked among the most difficult exams in the world, the passing percentage for all 3 CA exams is in the low single digits. If you considered folks clearing all three exams in the first attempt it drops to a shocking 1%. That explains why many drop … Read more
The PGPMAX (Post Graduate Programme in Management for Senior Executives) is an executive MBA program from ISB meant for experienced working professionals. This intense program aims at career advancement, greater strategic vision as well as honing your leadership abilities and soft skills. What are the admission requirements – GMAT, essays, etc? How much does it … Read more
Goutam Gurha wrote this post earlier describing the Life on the ISB Mohali campus. He concludes the 2-post series with insights on how the placement process works at the ISB Mohali campus. It’s a good way to understand the story before the employment reports are created. Read ISB Placement Success Stories ISB Mohali Campus … Read more