“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free” The Statue of Liberty carries the famous Lazarus’ poem whose lines are quoted above. The sentiment resonates with the millions of immigrants housed in USA, looking for the good life.
In the best of all possible worlds, you have a stellar academic record to bank upon as you send in your application for MS at graduate school. However, what if, your grades are not exactly impressive, and your GPA is not something that you would show your neighbor? You then have to think of ways … Read more
What does it take to get into a top Masters in management analytics program in Canada or USA with scholarship? While answering this at the beginning of the journey, many may give up if they get a 570 GMAT score. And that’s exactly the score Raunaq got in his first attempt. He was targetting the … Read more
The average age in MS programs is lower than the average age for MBA programs. In most cases, based on the candidates experience and career goals, only one of those two degrees would be a good choice. When supply chain professional, Nidhi, was applying for masters degrees, she picked a combination of MBA and MS … Read more
The common belief is that a masters degree (MS) is meant for students without work experience. And that’s the kind of class profile you’ll come across in many top MS programs too. But there’s no age limit to apply for masters degrees in USA and other countries. As long as you can demonstrate your purpose … Read more
Let’s begin with what’s familiar – MBA. ‘Coz when it comes to an international MBA degree, the significance of a 2-3 year work experience cannot be stressed enough. As an MBA candidate, you are likely to bring in more experience, diversity, knowledge and a bagful of case studies to share with your fellow MBA trainees, … Read more
As prospective students, and especially international students looking into an unknown territory, it is essential for you to understand the college, university, or program, you are about to commit to, not just the few years of tutelage, but the future of your career.
You may have heard some stories about how expensive it is to live in Los Angeles (LA) – and, yes, it can be. But, as an international grad student, there are some cost-cutting steps you can take to minimise your spend and stick to your student budget. Of course, first, you’ll need to create that … Read more
New York is truly a city of dreams – maybe that’s even partly why you chose to pursue your MS degree there. But, as you would imagine, it’s not the cheapest city to live in. Rent is notoriously high and the lure of constant entertainment options can be difficult to switch off. But, you can … Read more
Chances are, if you drive on the left-hand side in your country, you probably also graduated from your Bachelor’s in three years. This is not a leap from a discussion about apples, to oranges.
While the MBA has long been a popular masters-level business degree, it’s not the only one out there. Several top universities in the United States, as well as in Europe and across the globe have upped the ante with Masters in Finance (MiF), Masters in Management (MiM), and Masters of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) … Read more
An Ivy League degree, considered by many as the pinnacle of academic achievements, is difficult to turn down. More so when a prestigious university offers $50,000 in scholarship money. Aniket Basu shares how he battled depression, and how it has made him a stronger, more decisive person.