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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

MBA after BA: From SBI to IIM – an Indian mother’s inspiring journey

A sarkari naukri (government job) still tops the list for millions of graduates. They look at public sector jobs as the passport to a stable, comfortable and stress-free career with decent salary. The State Bank of India (SBI) is among the most popular recruiters in the country. After going through all the pain to get … Read more

Does applying before the Early Action deadline improve admission chances?

You may have come across the term ‘early action deadline’ in university and MBA admissions discussions, and wondered what it means for an applicant. What is the meaning of an early decision deadline? Which MBA programs offer early action deadlines? Let’s answer these quickly before moving on to Ronil’s story. Meaning of early action deadline … Read more

MBA after Digital Marketing: How I got into Cambridge with 690 GMAT score

Three months! That’s all it took for Priyamvada Joshi, a chemical engineer by qualification, to realise that she didn’t want to continue working in the textile industry. Most professionals in India end up choosing a career, not because they are excited about the field, but because this is what they got based on their entrance … 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

MBA after Bachelors in Science (BSc Finance, CFA, CFP) with GMAT waiver

Is an international MBA after BSc worth it? Or is an MSc better? Financial planner, Aanshi Jain, was clear about what she wanted. After completing her Bachelors in Science (BSc in Finance), the gold medalist didn’t go for an MSc. She didn’t jump into an MBA degree either, though it was on her mind right … Read more

MBA after Bachelor in Mass Media (BMM) and Advertising: How I got into Oxford

She’s articulate, she’s creative, and self-admittedly she’s not very good at standardised tests. The first two qualities helped Sneha Sadani soar in the world of advertising. The third one wasn’t much of a concern till the Bachelor in Mass Media (BMM) graduate started planning for an international MBA. She was aware that she could not … Read more

What’s a good executive assessment (EA) score for top executive MBA?

The Executive Assessment (EA), or the mini-GMAT as many call it, is increasingly being used by business schools for their executive MBA programs. If you aren’t aware of it, read more about it here: Executive Assessment: Format, syllabus, exam fees, preparation What’s a good executive assessment (EA) score for top executive MBA? According to many … Read more