TL;DR: Securing a consulting job with an MBA in 2026 requires more than just getting into a good school. You need to start recruiting in your first semester, crack a structured case interview process, and understand how the MBB landscape has shifted — particularly with firms now prioritizing AI-fluent talent over generalist MBA candidates. Landing […]
The outcome: Suyog Shriram Pathak (Chartered Accountant, Senior Audit Consultant at Ernst & Young Dubai, and founder of a bootstrapped start-up) secured admission to the ISB PGP Pro program and received a ₹5 lakh scholarship. This is how he did it. Name Suyog Shriram Pathak Background Chartered Accountant Work experience 5 years, EY Dubai (External […]
TL;DR: ISB PGP has 2 mandatory essays (400 words each) and 1 optional essay (250 words) for the 2025-26 cycle (Class of 2027). Essay 1 asks about experiences that shaped your leadership. Essay 2 asks about intellectual experiences that led you to pursue an MBA. The optional essay asks about your worldview and community contribution. […]
TL;DR: An MS in Management Information Systems bridges IT and business. It is suited to candidates who want to work at the intersection of technology and strategy rather than in pure engineering or pure management. The median salary for computer and information systems managers in the US was $171,200 (BLS, May 2024). Job growth is […]
TL;DR: The GRE on-screen calculator is a basic 4-function tool available for all Quant questions. It is slower than mental arithmetic for most GRE problems and is best reserved for multi-step arithmetic with large numbers, decimal operations, and final verification of answers. Over-relying on it costs time and hurts your score. The goal in prep […]
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 […]
TL;DR: Mnemonics are memory anchors that link a new word to something you already know, making recall faster and more durable than rote repetition. The three most effective techniques for GRE vocabulary are sound-association mnemonics (linking the word’s pronunciation to a familiar word or image), word-root analysis (learning the Latin/Greek root so one root covers […]
TL;DR: The GRE General Test is available year-round at test centres across India. The fee is INR 22,000 (approx. USD 220). The test runs 1 hour 58 minutes across Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. You need a valid passport for ID at Indian test centres. Scores are available in 8-10 days. Book 2-3 […]
After the market crash in 2008, banks stopped offering non-collateral loans very easily, and if they did, the amount offered without collateral was rather low. Other financial institutions saw this as a huge opportunity to build their own business, and started providing non-collateral education loans at high rates of interest. This article provides information […]
TL;DR: There is no single ideal ISB profile. The Class of 2026 included 826 students from backgrounds ranging from space scientists to army officers to dentists. What they shared: 2+ years of work experience (average 4 years), a competitive GMAT Focus score (average 669, range 555–765), strong academics, and a clear story about why the […]
TL;DR: The top MIS programs in the US include Carnegie Mellon (Heinz), Indiana University (Kelley), NYU Stern, UC Berkeley, and the University of Maryland. All 10 programs on this list are STEM-designated, meaning international students qualify for a 3-year OPT window. Most programs take 12 to 21 months and expect a GRE score of 315+ […]
TL;DR: ISB accepts both GMAT and GRE scores — with no published preference, no separate evaluation rules, and no penalty for GRE applicants. The test gets you into the evaluation process. After that, your work experience, academic background, and clarity of goals determine the outcome. GRE for ISB is a legitimate strategic choice, not a […]
TL;DR: GRE Quant Geometry covers four topic areas: Lines and Angles, Polygons (triangles and quadrilaterals), Circles and 3D, and Coordinate Geometry. Together they account for roughly 15-20% of the Quant section (about 3-4 questions per section). This guide covers every tested formula, rule, and concept with worked examples and practice questions for each topic. Geometry […]
So the school that we’re going to be looking at in this video is University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. One thing about Foster obviously is the location. Being in Seattle, you have Amazon, you have Microsoft, you have Starbucks, but more importantly Amazon and Microsoft are the two giants of IT. […]
“Communication” is a key skill that top hirers look for in applicants nowadays. GMAC recently conducted a survey of nearly 600 employers and they ranked communications skills, on average, twice as important as managerial skills. Therefore the selection procedure to the top B-schools across the world is designed such that they are able to […]
In a conversation with IIM Lucknow IPMX professor Dr. Anita Goyal about the admissions process, Noida campus, placements and more. 1. What makes the IIM Lucknow IPMX different from other Indian 1 year MBAs? What are the unique aspects/ highlights of the program? We are the only IIM with an exclusive campus […]
TL;DR: Indian students pursue master’s degrees abroad primarily for five concrete reasons: access to research infrastructure and specialised programs not available in India, stronger graduate employment outcomes and global salary premiums, the internship-to-full-time-offer pathway (particularly in the US), the depth of alumni networks at top international universities, and the credential signal that an international degree […]
If you are planning an MS abroad, an additional requirement apart from the GRE will be an English Language Test. The most popular ones are the IELTS and TOEFL. Understand that both TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and the IELTS (International English Language Testing Services) are intended for students planning to […]
When it comes to ISB (and more generally MBA) admissions, getting an interview short-list is only the first step. While there is no guaranteed formula to convert an interview call into an admit, there are a few things that are guaranteed to not get you the admit. In this post, I want to elaborate on […]
This is the month of the year when most of you are thinking, “I have taken the GRE and I have another ten days for the TOEFL. Is it really enough?” You are also asking, “I have prepared for the GRE. Will that help for the TOEFL?” The TOEFL is an acronym for […]
Are you a Late Latif who’s been planning an MBA since the beginning of time, but have got around to booking a date in late November 2013? 🙂 Or are you a GMAT re-taker looking to improve your score? The question that’s foremost in your mind right now would be – can […]
Duke University’s MBA program at the Fuqua School of Business is consistently ranked among the best in the world, recently coming in the 6th position in Business Week Rankings. Boasting of famous alumni including Apple CEO Tim Cook, it is a fiercely competitive school with average GMAT scores touching 700. We got in touch with Fuqua’s […]
Profile fitment simply means whether your profile is apt for the B-school(s) you are applying to. For instance, say you are a 32 year old MBA aspirant with 9+ years of banking experience. Given your age and work experience, what would be a good MBA program for you? The one-year IIMA-PGPX program, where […]
TL;DR: The most damaging ISB application myths are: that you need 700+ GMAT to be considered, that engineers or IT profiles are disadvantaged, that social work is mandatory, that applying in Round 1 gives no advantage, and that the interview is a formality. All of these are false. ISB evaluates holistically and the application errors […]
