Does Startup Experience Help With Admission To A Top Global MBA Program?
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Does Startup Experience Help With Admission To A Top Global MBA Program?

Reading Time: 3 minutes Many of the top global MBA programs are trying to diversify their class profiles, moving away from solely admitting students with traditional finance, banking, and consulting backgrounds. Professional profiles that have startup experience give admissions committees significant insight into the problems that you are truly passionate about solving, your creativity and penchant for risk-taking, and…

How To Choose A Mentor When Applying For A Study Abroad Program
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How To Choose A Mentor When Applying For A Study Abroad Program

Reading Time: 3 minutes “Applying for Study Abroad programs is a nightmare! Not only is the application process an uphill battle, but it is extremely difficult to find trustworthy advice. I have spoken to many consultants that provide help while filling out my applications, and I have realized that many of them are ready to offer biased information based…

Applying for an MBA in Round 1 vs Round 2
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Applying for an MBA in Round 1 vs Round 2

Reading Time: 3 minutes Have you already started thinking about applying to business school for enrollment in Fall 2017? Now is the time to take stock of the extent to which your profile and application are in order, and to accordingly see whether it makes more sense to apply in Round 1 or 2 in the Fall. Competition is…

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How to make the most of your time in college?

Reading Time: 4 minutes College is going to be one of your greatest adventures, so get ready to make the most of it. You are on your way to discovering a profoundly greater sense of self, subjects and causes you will care deeply about for a lifetime, the ability to manage your time and take care of yourself, a…

Should I apply for an online or traditional MBA?
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Should I apply for an online or traditional MBA?

Reading Time: 3 minutes What is the value of an MBA degree to you? Are you interested in a salary increase, switching careers, networking opportunities or turbocharging your current career growth? Are you trying to develop stronger leadership and team management skills? Or are you trying to get better at problem-solving and teamwork? These are some of the critical…

When to Enroll in College: Deciding between the Spring Semester and Fall Semester
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When to Enroll in College: Deciding between the Spring Semester and Fall Semester

Reading Time: 3 minutes Several universities in the US have two admissions intakes; namely, the Fall semester and Spring semester. The Fall semester runs from mid-August to mid-December, and the Spring semester runs from January to early May. Most students apply for enrollment in the Fall semester since it is easier to transition from high-school graduation in May/June to…

Build a Stellar Profile And Get Admitted To A Top Global Business School
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Build a Stellar Profile And Get Admitted To A Top Global Business School

Reading Time: 3 minutes A business school application is not just a set of application forms that need to be filled out. There is also no silver bullet, no one formula for success. Building the right profile and accordingly, putting an impressive business school application together is an uncomfortably intense and introspective process, where you develop a clear sense…

Top Reasons to Earn Your MBA Degree in Europe
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Top Reasons to Earn Your MBA Degree in Europe

Reading Time: 3 minutes As you plan the next stage of your academic life, you may be thinking why earn an MBA in Europe? Why is it considered one of the best places to study abroad? There are several benefits to studying in Europe, ranging from enhanced employment prospects to developing diverse skill sets, to getting a more focused…

How to Change Your MBA Waitlist Status to Accepted
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How to Change Your MBA Waitlist Status to Accepted

Reading Time: 4 minutes Being on the waitlist for admissions to a top tier business school can be rather unsettling. However, getting waitlisted is not the same as getting rejected, and in fact, clearly communicates that you remain a strong candidate for this business school. You still have a chance to tip the scales from ‘waitlisted’ to ‘accepted’, but…