We often think of higher education as just a matter of students’ jobs and careers. The fact that it has a bearing on a country’s economy escapes our mind. Obviously, the better the universities, the better their contribution to the economic development of a country and, we may say, the better the economic progress of … Read more
With the IT industry losing some of its sheen, some capable and ambitious professionals are taking proactive steps to re-skill themselves before its too late. Here are some career change options after MBA for software engineers. When you look outside the sphere of IT jobs, the possibilities open up even more. Finance is one of … Read more
What are the things that Indian and international students arriving on American university campuses need to do? What are the most important documents and processes that you need to tackle first?
When students look for the most affordable or cheapest countries to pursue their higher studies, they obviously also expect a certain quality from the universities there. The tuition fee and the cost of living in a university town or city may be low, but there’s real benefit only if the institutions maintain international standards.
Why would we write an article listing the MBA scholarships for African students? A little known fact is that MBA Crystal Ball has helped a handful of (non-Indian) MBA applicants from Africa, USA, UK, Middle East and other regions over the years. This number is very small in comparison to the work we do with … Read more
Can you buy your way into a top, Ivy League university? Over a decade ago, Daniel Golden, then a senior journalist at The Wall Street Journal, answered the question conclusively. Stacking evidence in the form of study results and his own research on specific universities, he showed through his investigative articles how donations and influence … Read more
Students all over the world have been exploring educational options, beyond their own country, for several years. International students are always on the lookout for the best any educational system can offer. With scholarships, or loans, students find their means to fund the degrees that suit their career dreams.
Earlier this year, academic journals University World News and The Chronicle of Higher Education reported an investigation by The Times that revealed a startling lack of academic integrity among students at some British universities. The probe found that 50,000 students had been caught cheating in these universities between 2013 and 2015. It also found that … Read more
Public universities offer differential fee structure for in-state and out-of-state students whereas private universities offer the same fee structure for all. So for newcomers, who’re not yet not familiar with this concept, let’s try to understand the basics.
A foreign degree from a fancy big MBA school in the U.S. is a dream that fuels the higher education industry in most parts of the world. It ‘guarantees’ (as many colleges may have you believe!) a comfy job with a coveted brand, not to forget the reputation that comes with it. But would all … Read more
It’s shocking to visualise international students being radio-tagged like criminals to track their movements, but this is precisely what happened in the Tri-Valley University scam. Study abroad programs in universities across the world are gaining momentum as more and more students yearn to add a multi-cultural dimension to their degrees. Experiences like these make young … Read more
There’s just one word of advice for guys and gals having trouble dating while in business school – ‘DMS’. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, chances are you had no trouble in the dating department. If you did, well, DMS or DateMySchool was probably a godsend. Launched by two students of Columbia Business … Read more