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Master of Science in Analytics a.k.a MSBA

Master of Science in Analytics a.k.a MSBA

The Masters in Analytics or Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) is a graduate-level degree program that focuses on developing students’ analytical and technical skills for analyzing data to solve business problems. Most MSBA programs on offer blend technical coursework with business courses to prepare students for making data-backed business decisions. Students learn to...

B-schools Accepting GMAT/GRE Waivers in 2022-23

You may have to first request for a waiver at some b-schools by filling up a test waiver application. At other b-schools, you can directly submit your application. In both cases you will  need to write a short essay on why you qualify for a waiver. Here are the details of what every b-school wants:...
Applying for an MBA with a GMAT/GRE Test Waiver

Applying for an MBA with a GMAT/GRE Test Waiver

One of the major changes Covid-19 brought to the MBA application process is that many b-schools waived off the standardized test scores requirement. With the onset of Covid-19 and its associated lockdowns, it became a health hazard across the world for applicants to take the GMAT/GRE at the test centres. While both tests quickly went...

GMAT and GRE Scores in 2022-23 for top MBA programs

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...
Master List of Booth Interview questions

Master List of Booth Interview questions

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...
An MBA Grad’s journey from  Social Sector to Consulting

An MBA Grad’s journey from Social Sector to Consulting

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...
Five Mistakes you would never want to make in your MBA Resume

Five Mistakes you would never want to make in your MBA Resume

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...
Often Overlooked Advice While Selecting Business Schools

Often Overlooked Advice While Selecting Business Schools

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...
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