Should You Apply for an MBA Right After Graduation? Pros and Cons
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Should You Apply for an MBA Right After Graduation? Pros and Cons

Reading Time: 3 minutes As millions of aspirants around the globe scramble to get that MBA degree from a prestigious college, it is likely that among these would be a bunch of fresh graduates that are wondering whether they should go for this degree right away, or work and gain professional experience as many suggest. This dilemma is not…

A 6 Step Guide to Help Students Write Perfect MBA Application Essays
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A 6 Step Guide to Help Students Write Perfect MBA Application Essays

Reading Time: 3 minutes The essay is arguably among the most critical factors that will decide whether or not you are admitted to the business school of your choice. The MBA application essay or the B-School application essay needs to be answered with the prudence that is lost on most people. While writing the essay, applicants make several mistakes…

ReachIvy Exclusive: Top College Series – An Interview with Columbia Business School
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ReachIvy Exclusive: Top College Series – An Interview with Columbia Business School

Reading Time: 4 minutes Name: Nicole Wesolowski Designation: Assistant Director of Admissions School Name: Columbia Business School Could you please provide a short description of yourself? I am part of our admissions committee and our admission’s operations team. I manage a student’s application timeline and confirm completion of all prerequisite materials. Additionally, I host information sessions on-campus and travel…

Life At and After Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management
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Life At and After Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management

Reading Time: 2 minutes Mukesh Maguluri Designation: Sr. Financial Analyst (Decision Support) at BCLC, Vancouver, Canada What Mukesh has to say about himself, his goals, and dreams: “I am trying to learn how finance can be a true business partner, by leveraging the relevant analytical tools. As data and analytics are changing the way the world operates, I feel…

Life as a Student At Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management
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Life as a Student At Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management

Reading Time: 2 minutes Radhika Karve Designation: MBA Student (May 2019) 1. Being able to follow your path to the right career is crucial. Who guided you? What motivated you to choose this academic/career path? My dad was my biggest motivation for guiding me to study abroad. I wanted to transition to corporate finance from consulting at KPMG since…

Top 5 MBA Myths Students Fall for Every Year
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Top 5 MBA Myths Students Fall for Every Year

Reading Time: 3 minutes The MBA is one of the most sought after postgraduate professional programs among both – experienced professionals and fresh graduates alike. However, with this popularity, there also comes a series of myths associated with earning an MBA. Most of these do not merely surround the enigma that top B-School admissions are made out to be,…

Life at Harvard Business School: Candid Discussion With Harvard Alumni
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Life at Harvard Business School: Candid Discussion With Harvard Alumni

Reading Time: 4 minutes Harvard Business School   ReachIvy hosted an HBS panel discussion with Abhijeet Satapathy, BindiDharia and Vibha Kagzi, all alumni from Harvard. In the engaging and exciting conversation, students got a flavour of life at HBS, and how to make the most of it while studying abroad. Here are some snippets from the conversation.Harvard Business School…

Top 5 Questions People Ask at MBA Fairs
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Top 5 Questions People Ask at MBA Fairs

Reading Time: 3 minutes   MBA fairs are commonly held in most metros in India. It is the best place to meet Admissions officers of colleges abroad, who tour the city to talk to students about their MBA program. Most MBA fairs hold seminars, panel discussions, group chats, and one-on-one sessions for all career aspirants. If you are planning…

5 Things MBA Consultants Won’t Tell You (But We Will!)
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5 Things MBA Consultants Won’t Tell You (But We Will!)

Reading Time: 3 minutes So, you have chosen to study abroad at a reputed college. However, you don’t know what to do. An instant Google search reveals that you have to appear for a GMAT exam, target a good score and then apply to top colleges overseas. Where should you apply? How do you apply? What are your chances…