When most Indians consider a government job as the final destination (for the stability and respect it offers), some who are already enjoying a comfy sarkari naukri have bigger plans. From a small town in Punjab to the hallowed halls of Berkeley Haas, Anshul has managed what most MBA aspirants from modest, middle class backgrounds ... Read more The post Govt employee rejected by 8 MBA programs abroad gets ₹66 lakhs in scholarship from elite business school appeared first on MBA Crystal Ball ..read more

The Masters in Finance is a popular specialised masters degree referred to by several acronyms – MFin, MiF, MSc Finance. Compared to the MBA, it’s a more focused option for professionals who wish to advance or transition into the world of finance. London Business School is among the top b-schools that offer it. Here’s a ... Read more The post Masters in Finance admissions consulting experience: How I got into London Business School appeared first on MBA Crystal Ball ..read more

MBA is one of the most prolific graduate degrees that seeks to provide professional growth for career success. Among its many advantages, its versatility is the most appealing. Anyone, from engineers, doctors to even fashion stylists can seek to improve their career marketability using a well stationed, well reputed MBA that can help their cause. ... Read more The post Best MBA alternatives (online courses, degrees, practical options) that are more affordable & popular appeared first on MBA Crystal Ball ..read more

For experienced executives in the United States looking for a full-time MBA experience (as opposed to the Executive MBA), there are two elite programs that stand out. Traditionally called the Sloan Fellows, with two based in the US and one in the UK, they offer an immersive and rigorous experience that matches what you’d get ... Read more The post Stanford MSx vs MIT Sloan Fellows: My application experience with EA score appeared first on MBA Crystal Ball ..read more

Even before you’ve started preparing for the GMAT, you may want to know: What’s a good GMAT score for ISB? Depending on whether your score is from the old (classic) edition or the new focus edition, you’ll get a few numbers on different sites. Some might say 710 – 720 is a safe score, others ... Read more The post What’s a good GMAT score for ISB? What if my score is below the class average? appeared first on MBA Crystal Ball ..read more

For MBA aspirants planning to apply to part-time MBA programs, the application process has become a lot easier now that several business schools are offering GMAT/GRE waiver. Indeed, getting a good GMAT score can be the Achilles’ heel for a lot of deserving candidates who may otherwise have stellar academic credentials and an impressive career ... Read more The post Part-time MBA programs that don’t require GMAT or GRE scores appeared first on MBA Crystal Ball ..read more

Education is a global industry. If you ever wanted to imagine a cross cultural mixture of young individuals, worthy of a UN level diversity picture, all you have to do is visit a university campus. You will be greeted with students flocking into classrooms from all over the world. Some even fresh off the airplane ... Read more The post List of Masters Scholarships for International Students appeared first on MBA Crystal Ball ..read more

The MBA is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after degrees in the world. It has earned the reputation of paving the way for a successful and rewarding career. In the United States – which dominates the MBA rankings – the number of MBA graduates is growing at the rate of approximately 2.4 percent, reaching 11.2 ... Read more The post Am I too old for an MBA? appeared first on MBA Crystal Ball ..read more

Business schools get applications from engineers, chartered accountants, doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs and professionals from several other fields. Given the mind-boggling variety of applicants, there’s a tendency to create demographic buckets. This makes is very difficult for MBA applicants to stand out from the crowd – especially for those competing in over-represented pools. Engineers, as you ... Read more The post Here’s what this Apple engineer did to get into Berkeley Haas and INSEAD with a GMAT score of 720 appeared first on MBA Crystal Ball ..read more

In today’s technologically advanced data-driven world, a huge amount of data is being gathered in diverse fields and across industries. According to Statista, the estimated global data creation during the five years up to 2025, is projected to grow to more than 180 zettabytes. Research findings by Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson of MIT show ... Read more The post MBA in Business Analytics: Salary, top universities, scope, syllabus and more appeared first on MBA Crystal Ball ..read more