“Your past mistakes are supposed to guide you, not define you” For a person deeply ingrained in the MBA application process, the first thing that hit me about this quote was a common MBA profile weakness- the low GPA. Every year, we work with applicants who have low undergrad grades. The reasons are several- they […]
The GMAT and GRE scores are the most important evaluation metric used by business schools to assess applicants. While b-schools have always asked for GMAT scores, the GRE is gaining increasing acceptance among b-schools not just in the USA, but in Canada, Europe and Asia as well. As part of our series to make the […]
The One year MBA or the accelerated MBA programs in USA typically start from May/ June. These are super fast paced programs and as compared to the two year MBAs, they are more suited to those candidates who wish to accelerate their careers, without desiring drastic career changes. Moreover, while these programs allow for several […]
Its one thing to read about the method of teaching employed by your target b-schools, and its another to see it enacted right before your eyes- the Harvard case method for instance. Watching the intimidating cold call in action, the level of participation from students, the quality of their discussion and the faculty’s engagement, is […]
In the third blogpost in this MBA Asmissions Interview series, we bring to you why b-schools ask, “why our MBA program?” What do they want to find out? A couple of things: The sincerity with which you are applying to their program Are you a good fit? We all know that ‘Why do you want […]
What do they want to find out? Walk me through your resume: This is invariably the first question in the interview. They have already read your resume, so they know what you have one in your career. Here they are wanting to know why you have made your choices. Who is the person behind this […]
We are starting an MBA Admissions Interview Series to help applicants answer the most commonly asked interview questions in a way that will impress the admissions committee. We start with WHY MBA? And WHY NOW? What do they want to find out? They want to make sure that the real reason for you wanting to […]
Essay 1: At ISB we value diversity as it enhances both the in-class and out of class learning experience. Tell us how would you contribute to the same? (400 words max) This essay requires you to acquire deep knowledge of the ISB MBA program. You will need to research the MBA program by talking to students […]
Deadlines: R1 – SEPT 7, 2018 R2 – Oct 26, 2018 R3- Jan 11, 2019 R4 – March 8, 2019 R5- May 3, 2019 Cambridge Judge Essay Questions: Essay 1: Please provide a personal statement. It should not exceed 500 words and must address the following questions: What are your short and long term career […]
Darden has made a few changes to their application this year. They have changed their MBA essays for 2018-19 by replacing their main 500 word essay with smaller essays that cover a larger gamut of the applicant’s profile. Not just this, they have also introduced a new deadline for early applicants: 7th September, 2018. This is […]