The standardized test scores a.k.a. the GMAT and GRE scores continue to be among the most important criterion for a b-school admit. They are also the reason behind many unfinished applications and unfulfilled dreams every year. Its good for applicants to know where they stand in terms of their test scores, so here we have […]
Chicago Booth MBA Interviews are by invitation only. They are conducted by members of the Adcom, second-year students or alumni. Typically, an interview lasts for about 40-50 minutes and they are conducted blind, which means, the interviewer has reviewed your resume, but not the rest of your application. As such, you will have a chance […]
How does one create social impact? By being on-the ground, living among the beneficiaries and understanding their problems first hand, in order to provide the best solutions. Subham Chirania did just that. An IIT Kanpur graduate, he started his career in the banking sector, but the itch to work upon the societal issues that had […]
By Definition, a resume is a document that communicates your qualifications and sets you up for career success. For MBA applicants, it sets you up for admission success. An MBA Resume is normally the first document read by the admissions team, so it plays a pivotal role in setting the first impression. And, as an […]
Tuck MBA Essay Questions 2019-2020 Deadlines:Round 1: 28 September 2020Round 2: 4 January 2021Round 3: 29 March 2021Round 4: Rolling from 1 April 2021 to 1 June 2021 Short Answers:Share your short term goals. (50 words)Share your long term goals. (50 words) Essay Questions:1. Tuck students can articulate how the distinctive Tuck MBA will advance […]
Fuqua MBA Essay Questions 2020-2021 Required short-answer essay question: What are your post-MBA career goals? Share with us your first choice career plan and your alternate plan. ( Word limit: 500 characters, the equivalent of about 100 words). First required essay: 25 random things about yourself The ‘Team Fuqua’ spirit and community is one of […]
Before getting into the essay questions, it is important to keep in mind: Kellogg prides itself about its ‘culture’. A collegial environment, teamwork and collaborative learning are key constituents of the Kellogg culture. It is a close knit community that emphasizes on ‘we’ and not ‘I’. It values diversity and philanthropy. Looks for leadership as […]
Every year we talk to hundreds of applicants advising them on questions related to selecting target MBA programs. During these discussions, we hear some confusing statements from almost all applicants. So in this blog, I have put down my 10 years of experience of helping applicants as an MBA admissions consultant to help you in […]
Sumeet Surana is an MBA from INSEAD and a two-time entrepreneur with experience in technology startups and finance. Sumeet joined the MBA Decoder team as our new consultant. He is full of valuable feedback that will make every component of your MBA application perfect. During his MBA journey, he applied to the top b-schools in […]
We are delighted to introduce Surendar Singh, a Stanford GSB MBA, who recently joined the MBA Decoder team. Surender, brings his entrepreneurial energy, unending inquisitiveness, and yet a structured approach to application building. He asks a lot of questions that will make you think deeply about every aspect of your application. If you are […]