Volunteer to make your MBA Application standout
A key element of your MBA application is your ability to showcase a 360 degree vision of your personality. The western world greatly values the holistic development of a person, and a hence volunteering experience is a key differential to your profile. Such fellowships are ideal for applicants who face the challenge of an over-represented […]
Funding Your MBA – What are the Options?
An MBA from a top ranked b-school is not only a dream for thousands of working professionals, but also an investment for a lifetime. However, a world class MBA comes with its own share of caveats, the most important being cost. To give you an idea, a Chicago Booth MBA will cost you a whopping […]
Kellogg Essay Analysis 2014-15
1. Resilience. Perseverance. Grit. Call it what you will … challenges can build character. Describe a challenging experience you’ve had. How were you tested? What did you learn? (450 words) Kellogg has always asked about challenging situations or obstacles in their essay lineup. This year, there is a little bit of a twist to […]
Different MBA Formats – Which one fits me?
When you make an investment you ought to make sure that you put your money in the correct place be it equity, bonds, deposits or gold. Likewise, a MBA is probably one of the biggest investments that you will make in your life. So it is important that you choose the MBA degree which suits […]
Ready for an MBA!!! Next what?
So your cousin, who graduated from Anna University and worked for an IT major for 5 years is heading abroad for his MBA and you think, why don’t I give it a shot as well? Well, if you are confused, don’t know how to go about it, what to study, how to prepare, which university […]
Eyes on the IIMs Executive Programs? Here’s the deal
The IIMs open their applications for the executive MBA programs around April-June of every year. These programs are positioned for medium level managers who have substantial work experience, and are seeking accelerated career growth or a change in their job functions, building upon the skill set they have already acquired. As the deadlines to these […]
Tuck Essay Questions 2014-15
Application Deadlines: Early Action Round : October 8,2014 November Round: November 5,2014 January Round : January 6,2015 April Round : April 1,2015 Please respond fully but concisely to the following essay questions. There are no right or wrong answers. We encourage applicants to limit the length of their responses to 500 words for each essay. […]
ISB Essay Analysis 2014-15
The biggest change in ISB’s essay line-up this year is that they require substantial self-awareness and analysis. ISB clearly wants serious contenders in the game – people who have spent time pondering over their strengths and weaknesses, gaps and opportunities; and they are now raring to make a year-long investment in themselves. Another change is […]
Finance at B-schools- Which are the top programs?
One of the hottest streams for which students pick a b-school is Finance. Every b-school has a range of electives or concentrations in finance. Career options are plenty for the finance guys- investment banking, investment management, commercial banking, managerial finance, private equity, venture capital, the list goes on…. We have randomly picked out 3 b-schools […]
Marketing at B-schools- Which are the top programs?
Marketing is a vital function in any organization, and needless to say, every b-school out there offers a specialization or an array of electives in Marketing. Many career paths open up for MBA students who have specialized in marketing. Every industry has a marketing function, be it a consumer goods or services company, advertising, non-profit, […]