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Bschool admissions are tricky. Good applicants are denied admits, not because they didn’t deserve it, but mainly because they didn’t approach it in the right manner. But regardless of the results, top MBA applications can still teach you a lot. For Utsav, it was grit, determination, passion and persistence. He got into a top business … Read more
The world can take a lesson or two from the American marketing model. Like the business schools in the U.S., the global admissions consulting space is also dominated by a few large American consulting firms. Their reviews are highly visible on multiple MBA websites, their success stories are better promoted on prominent forums, and you’ll … Read more
What are the chances of getting an INSEAD scholarship for Indian students in Round 2, with a rather average GMAT score? If you thought the odds are low, you’re right. While that may be true from a subjective viewpoint, there are always those who try to go against the statistical chances and succeed. Ajinkya Rajadhyaksha … Read more
The internationally mobile student population, holding non-resident visas with the intention of completing a degree abroad, has always been on the rise. In 2017, there were over 5.3 million mobile students meandering the globe to obtain a foreign degree. In 2000, there were about 2 million.
Thug life is when you walk into a top university with a cool $125K in scholarship despite a low GRE score, low undergrad GPA, being a reapplicant…and 15 soul-crushing rejections! But where do you pin the blame after getting all those rejections from MS and MBA programs alike? The obvious culprit was a below average … 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
Applicants to an MBA / MS program surely have their work cut out for them. Whether it’s about acing the GMAT / GRE or coming up with that perfectly-crafted essay / SOP or following up with recommenders, they have enough on their plate. Coming up with an impressive application would definitely be a priority at … Read more
Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg and PepsiCo’s Indra Nooyi may shine a ray of hope for many young girls aspiring to reach for the business stars. However, the reality, at the ground level is still shaky. According to Catalyst, a non-profit organization with a mission to help women achieve workplace inclusion, the share of women, in senior … Read more
Sandeep Sharma likes running long distance, writing long articles (and MBA essays!) and planning for the long term. After completing 5 half-marathons, 2 marathons and a 2-year MBA from XLRI, this human resources professional still had enough energy left to contemplate a second MBA from a top-notch international business school (Why a second European MBA … Read more
Computer Engineer, Rishika Karnani (name changed), had a profile that was not too different from the thousands of Indian MBA applicants. And her goal to get out of the technology industry into a business role wasn’t too different either. But she was able to crack into 5 top ranking business schools in USA, Canada and … Read more
When MBA applicants apply to a business school, they usually play it safe. So, in addition to schools which may seem ambitious, they may also apply to schools where they have a better chance of being accepted. Now, let’s consider a hypothetical situation. Assume that you’ve got admits from two schools, you get a generous … Read more
Singapore is an attractive destination for Indian professionals. Read why it figures in our list of the best countries for Indian MBA students. Nanyang MBA, offered by Nanyang Technological University (NTU), is among the few popular choices there and ranks high in our list of the most affordable MBA programs in the world. With a … Read more