An MBA is akin to a roller coaster ride, thrilling, exhausting, but deeply enriching. After nine years, I can still say that my experience at Columbia Business School (CBS) was unparalleled, with immense learning opportunities both inside and out of the classroom. Following 10 years in audit and consulting, I wanted to switch my career …
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When it comes to putting your MBA application together, the essay is one of the most crucial elements. It serves as a way to tie together all your experiences, show the admissions committee who you are beyond your test scores and demonstrate how you are a good fit for their programme. Columbia Business School (CBS) …
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The COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing global lockdowns have impacted all businesses. One among them is test centres that administer the GMAT and GRE. These tests are a vital part of any MBA application. However, given the unpredictable nature of the lockdowns, MBA programmes across the globe are waiving their requirements for GMAT/GRE scores for the …
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When applying to colleges abroad, international students might be required to submit an English Language Proficiency Test as a part of their application. This demonstrates to the colleges that the applicant’s English is at an adequate level to cope with college-level lectures and classes. These tests may be required even if English is your first …
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Are you curious about what’s unique about the Indian School of Business (ISB)? What is it about this fairly young business school that attracts the best talent from India and even the rest of the world? Is it their rigorous curriculum? World-class faculty? Real-world exposure? The answer is that all this and more have made …
The last few weeks have been met with excitement as global business schools have started announcing the MBA deadlines for the 2022-2023 cohort. Below is a representative list of some important dates to keep in mind. NOTE: Deadlines are subject to change. All applicants should check with the institution before applying. SCHOOL DEADLINE DECISION Cambridge …
Applicants who have secured admits and are scheduled to start classes this fall are wondering how the current COVID-19 pandemic affects their education. Read on for some frequently asked questions: I have an admit, but what do I do if the campus doesn’t allow on-campus classes this fall? If your university decides not to allow …
The current COVID-19 pandemic has led to a great deal of uncertainty among college administration as well as students and future applicants. Given all the ambiguity, many business schools have extended their deadlines or have added new admissions rounds for this admissions cycle. Below is a list of business schools that have recently announced these …
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MBA programmes are known to seek out students with diverse backgrounds–people from different industries, at different stages in their career and from different countries. Getting into a competitive programme can be challenging, especially if you have very little work experience. This is where a deferred MBA comes in. Almost exactly similar to a normal MBA, …
Most MBA applicants have an idea about which MBA programmes to target. However, with Round 2 deadlines a few months away, it’s time to start narrowing down your business school list. Rankings, while helpful, should be used only as a reference. Here are some important factors to look into when deciding on your list of …
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