Life at B-Schools

ISB Hyderabad vs ISB Mohali: How to Choose the Right Campus

Posted on

TL;DR: ISB Hyderabad and ISB Mohali deliver the same degree, curriculum, faculty, and placement process. The differences are real but non-academic: campus size, cohort size, geographic location, alumni network depth, and corporate recruiter presence. Hyderabad has the older campus, larger alumni base, and greater recruiter footprint. Mohali has a newer campus, smaller cohort (tighter community), […]

Career

GRE Quant: Section Format, Topic Breakdown, and Strategy to Score 165+

Posted on

TL;DR: GRE Quantitative Reasoning tests high-school level math across four topic areas: Arithmetic (40-50%), Algebra (15-20%), Data Analysis (15-20%), and Geometry (10-20%). The section has 27 questions, 47 minutes, and a scoring range of 130-170. A 165 represents the 89th percentile. The four question types are Quantitative Comparison, Multiple Choice (single), Multiple Choice (multiple), and […]

Research Phase

Top 10 One Year MBA Programs in the US

Posted on

TL;DR: One-year MBA programs in the US are not a shortcut. They are accelerated versions of the two-year program, designed for applicants who already have a business foundation and clear post-MBA goals. Kellogg, Cornell Johnson, and NYU Stern are the strongest options for Indian applicants. GMAT Focus scores in the 645–695 range are competitive at […]