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Is there a minimum age limit for MBA in India and abroad (USA, UK, Canada, Germany)?

We often get questions about the maximum and minimum age limits for pursuing an MBA. Inspirational phrases like you are never too old or young to try something new are, well, inspirational for sure. But take away the element of perseverance and motivation and all you are left with is a quote. Business schools do … Read more


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MBA admission with non-traditional profile and unorthodox background

A doctor, a mariner and an architect walked into a bar. No, I am not going to tell a joke. The ‘bar’ in this case is any top GMAT based MBA program. The joke in that sentence for some is the fact that such folks with a different profile are misplaced in this kind of … Read more


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MBA Fair Tips: Questions to avoid at information sessions

Aditya Shankar, a marketing professional and an MBA aspirant, attended an MBA fair in Bengaluru and came back a little underwhelmed. If you’re attending an MBA fair in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai or any other Indian city, Aditya feels his experience and lessons will help. He covers the format of an MBA fair, … Read more


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MBA after MBBS, MD, DNB (Neurology) in UK: Cambridge offers a special healthcare scholarship

Is an MBA after MBBS + MD + DNB (Neurology) worth it? What if you have an MD in a highly specialized area such as neurology? How does one tackle the usual issue of low GMAT score, and the unusual issue of higher age? Dr Sweta Adatia pondered over all these questions. Apart from her … Read more


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How important are business school campus visits during MBA applications?

Yet another question that pops its head in every conversation I’ve had with applicants is the issue of visiting the business school irrespective of where it may be located as candidates prepare their MBA applications. Are business school campus visits a must? Through this post, I’d like to address this question in no uncertain terms … Read more


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Are MBA admission chances in Round 2 deadlines lesser than in Round 1?

If you are planning to put in an international MBA application, you would be aware that schools have multiple deadlines. These are typically known as R1 (short for Round 1) and R2. But that’s only part of the story. A lot of schools have R3, some have something that’s known as ‘Early Action’ while some … Read more


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Top MBA in USA for international students

As America accelerates its journey out of the recession, high paying jobs are back on the table. In such a scenario, an MBA in USA offers excellent career prospects for not just U.S. citizens but also international students. This draws hordes of students from India and other countries to the land of opportunities. Read this … Read more


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MBA after Merchant Navy with 660 GMAT

A career at sea can be very demanding. The most attractive feature that draws mariners at a very young age to the industry is – the attractive tax free salary package. However beyond a certain stage, it’s not so much about the hard-earned crores stashed away in the banks, but about tackling the other problems … Read more


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MBA abroad requirements and entrance exams

We’re going back to the basics this time to answer two frequently asked queries that we get related to international MBA admissions requirements: 1. “What are the eligibility requirements for an MBA abroad?” 2. “What are the entrance exams for overseas MBA colleges?”


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Managing low academic grades (GPA) in MBA applications to write your success story

With a great deal of significance that Indian MBA applicants seem to attach to their GMAT scores, many don’t bother much about their academic grades (GPA, Percentage) during graduation. Some do, and they are right in doing so, because the admissions officer looking at your essays and recommendations would also be interested in knowing how … Read more


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Admissions chances for Round 3 deadlines and beyond

When Akshay Prakash isn’t racing his Ducati on the Chennai race tracks, he looks for other ways to get his rush. He came to us in end April for help with his applications, we assumed he was targetting the September deadlines for his applications (i.e. Round 1), like all the other good boys who start … Read more