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MBAnalysis Blog: Part of a Family Business? An MBA is Right for You! (Part 1)
March 30, 2018
To view an up-to-date version of this post, click here. An estimated 80% of all businesses are considered to be family businesses to some degree. Unsurprisingly, the vast majority of business schools have one or more courses focused on the unique challenges of running a business that means a whole lot more to you than…
MBAnalysis Blog: The Most Important Sale of Your Life – Getting into Business School
March 2, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While banking, consulting, engineering and marketing have always been feeders to MBA programs, one key business function, sales, never has been. There are probably a bunch of reasons for this. First and foremost it is that progressing in a sales career doesn’t require business school. It requires…more sales. Also, as anyone who has ever worked…
4 Simple Strategies for Consultants Applying to MBA Programs
March 1, 2018
Let’s face it – we all know it is tough to get into the top MBA programs. Last year, Harvard accepted only 1 in 10 applications it reviewed.
9 Tips for International Candidates Applying to Top US MBA Programs
February 22, 2018
To view an up-to-date version of this post, click here. International candidates submit more than half of MBA applications, yet the international student population across the top 20 US MBA programs is roughly 35%. Do the math – it is SUPER competitive. Below are nine things to consider as you prepare to submit your MBA…
Indian Engineers! Here are 6 Tips as You Consider ROI on an MBA
October 26, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you are a male Indian engineer contemplating business school, there are two things you must be thinking about. The first is: will I get in? And second: is it worth it? Regarding the first question, the answer is: it is hard. With the acceptance rate of most top ten MBA programs hovering at…
Engineering to MBA: 8 Problems to Solve
October 10, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As an engineer, you can bring problem solving ability to business, breaking down challenges, identifying root cause issues and developing innovative solutions. Often engineers and others with technical backgrounds look at an MBA to grow into management or leverage their technical skills to transition to another industry or function within their current industry. Problem…
MBA Candidates: How To Successfully Transition to a Healthcare Career
September 27, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Healthcare is the leading producer of jobs in the United States, accounting for almost 16 million jobs as of the end of last year according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It’s an industry that’s ripe with opportunities for driven individuals to excel. So how do you get your foot in the door? One…
Entrepreneur to MBA – 7 Tips for Success
September 20, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you are running or working in a start-up you may often wonder if business school is right for you. While no one knows exactly what is going to fit into your life, here are a few things to think about as you consider whether or not to apply to business school. 1. Why…
2.7 GPA – Show Stopper for an MBA?
September 19, 2017
To view an up-to-date version of this post, click here. If your undergraduate performance is dismal (read: under 3.0), is there ANY hope of being accepted into an MBA program? Do the math. Stanford’s Class of ’18 has an average GPA of 3.73. If they were to admit you with a 2.7 GPA, they would…
5 Tips for Indian MBA Applicants to Build a Leadership Profile
September 10, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Top US MBA programs value leadership which, for candidates with just a handful of years of work experience, frequently is a result of involvement with community organizations. While community engagement is engrained in American students, many international candidates struggle to present a strong leadership profile. While many Indian MBA candidates have outstanding GMAT scores and…
5 Tips for Connecting With Your Dream MBA Program From India
September 1, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Imagine sitting in your office in Mumbai at YES Bank or Wipro and thinking about how to catch the attention of your dream US MBA programs like Harvard, Chicago Booth, and Stanford. Then you realize it is more than 7,000 miles to get from Mumbai to Boston. Oh, and you have a big project…
Indian Women: Six Tips to Get Admitted to a Top MBA Program
May 17, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Business schools are luring the best female candidates from the around the world and enrollment of women is on the rise at top programs. Here are six things Indian women applicants can do to increase their odds. 1. Portray a Well-Rounded Profile Admission to Indian educational institutions is focused on academic history. Business schools…