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Rotman is the first choice MBA for anyone considering an MBA in Canada. The Rotman MBA has consistently maintained its position as the best MBA in Canada, with a deep focus on innovation, research, entreprenership and case studies. As increasing number of indian applicants turn to Canada for their MBA, number of rejections rise too. It is therefore advised to prepare yourself and your application for the admissions wisely. In this exclusive interview, the Rotman MBA Admissions Director highlights the most important assessment criterion for MBA admissions in Rotman, when to apply, how to get scholarships, which rounds to apply in as international applicants, GMAT waivers and much more. This is a must read for all of Rotman aspirants..MBA in Canada
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Would you consider a score of 510 low? Well, a candidate with this score made it through to Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. So what do we make of Average GMAT Scores at Top MBA colleges? With a score ranging between 500-600, you have a couple of choices- to take the test again or work on every other aspect of your application to make up for the low score. If you’ve made up your mind to go with the second, then you had better buckle up for the ride! The narrator in the Star Wars movie ((The Clone Wars-2010) was not wrong when he said: “Fear is a great motivator”. The best way to tackle it is to meet it head on.. Average GMAT Scores at Top MBA Colleges
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Karnam Kashyap Sahariya has received calls from best of the best MBA in USA: Ross School of Business, along with confirmations from Johnson Cornell And Tepper School of Business with a scholarship of 40K and 20K respectively. What’s more, he has also been accepted into UNC Kenan Flager Business School with a 100% scholarship! Well, if you have read the above lines a second time, you are not the only one to do the same. This is no mean feat!
Karnam has achieved what few people can only dream of doing and it is not easy to achieve the kind of success he has without some serious work..MBA scholarships
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Meet Admissions Officers from America’s best business schools in India
Researching top MBA programs can be difficult to do, despite the multiple options for information available online. As an MBA applicant, you may also have specific questions custom to your profile and career ambitions that can only be answered by the business schools that you are applying to. Contacting admissions officers or current students over email may not always work out as they are busy, and have several queries to respond to. While several schools also hold information sessions in India, sometimes, these sessions happen very late in the admissions season (on occasion, after Round 1 deadlines are gone)..MBA Application tips
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The name ‘Yale’ itself is synonymous with prestige, distinction, and the Ivy League. Yale MBA graduates are considered among the most elite in the USA (and around the world).

In this interview, we cover questions on selection criterion that the Yale MBA looks for in applicants, employment opportunities for international students in the current visa environment, advice for reapplicants to the Yale MBA, and insights into scholarship for international students..MBA Admission Committee
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A top 20 ranking, over $148,000 in annual salaries at graduation, and booming rankings and demand among top MBA applicants. The MBA program at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin is not just hooking ’em horns (you really need to catch up on your research if you are interested in McCombs but that phrase is not familiar to you yet), but also hooking ’em applicants. In this interview with GyanOne, Rodrigo Malta, Managing Director of MBA Recruiting and Admissions at McCombs, shares his perspectives on admissions, the program, and funding opportunities. This interview can be an incredible mine of priceless information for McCombs MBA applicants, especially international applicants..MBA Admission Committee
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Everything you need to know about the Common Application

You have probably seen Amitabh Bachchan on TV admonishing a 30-something guy for the innumerable apps on his phone that disturb his peace at the airport! He proceeds to advise him about a single ‘app’ that can take care of everything. If you are a school student, then you are probably wondering if you can get the same help with your college admissions! Well, your prayers have been answered. The Common App is a platform that provides everything in a single place. If you are looking for guidance in applying to undergraduate colleges in the US, then this is the best place to start. In fact, the Common App today covers institutions across the world, not just those in the US, so understanding it can be pivotal to your plans to study abroad for a bachelor’s degree..common application
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Think US Top 10 MBA, and you automatically think Fuqua. Duke Fuqua MBA is renowned not just across America, but across the world. Fuqua’s community and its unique model of leadership are known by recruiters, alumni, and potential applicants alike. Add to that over 11 concentrations, outstanding faculty, and a new STEM concentration, and you have a program that few other MBA programs can match, even in the US top 10.
In this interview with GyanOne Universal, Shari Hubert (Associate Dean of Admissions at Duke University) and Dan McCleary (Assistant Dean of EMBA and One Year Masters Programs) discuss multiple topics of high relevance to potential Duke Fuqua applicants. These include their insights into Fuqua culture, what Fuqua looks for in MBA applicants, jobs for international candidates at Fuqua, the Fuqua MMS and Duke MEMP programs, and of course, much more..
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Netherlands is your answer if you want to do an MBA abroad but worry about language concerns, visa issues, and jobs? The RSM MBA at Erasmus University, Rotterdam offers not great jobs post-MBA, and exposure to a rich culture. A very global class compositions, and a chance to build skills in exciting areas such as digital business await you too! The RSM MBA program trains students to leave a mark on their company/industry. And bring positive change to the world..MBA Admission Committee
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With the advent of analytics and artificial intelligence and changing socio-economic pictures of countries around the world, it is a challenge for finance professionals to choose between MBA vs Masters in Finance, to advance their careers. Let us have a detailed look at these, with a focus on career opportunities post each of these degrees.
The cost of a two year programme is easily around $60,000 or more. This is the basic tuition and administration fees. This will include the livings expenses, books, boarding and few other miscellaneous expenses which will easily amount to $100,000 to $120,000.. MBA Vs Masters in Finance
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Ever travelled more than 500 km in a day, that too on a bike? It’s not easy – the winds are constantly in your face, there is the constant danger from speeding trucks and SUVs, and of course, in summer, the Indian sun beating down on you can take a toll quite quickly. Now, meet someone who is not bothered by any of this, but can cover not just 500, but even upto 800km in a day on his bike. This is because he cut his teeth on – wait for it – large merchant navy tankers!! Divyabhash Mankad is a sailor who has travelled to dozens of countries around the world. And now its the RSM MBA that will take him places. On the other hand, Gagandeep Singh helps the world’s top telecom companies in different countries, from UAE to France, to improve operations and cut costs. At first glance, one may think that they have little in common, except perhaps a jetsetting lifestyle. That wouldn’t be wrong – that, and the fact that they made it to the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) MBA, one of the top MBA programs in Europe..MBA in Europe
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World class MBA with mountains on one side, and ocean on the other. Sounds like a dream?? Well, yeah. It is!!! HKUST is a dream come true if you can crack the HKUST MBA admissions process first. With an outstanding curriculum, top faculty members, and great learning opportunities, but also natural beauty at its finest! And if you ever get bored of life on campus (unlikely, given the number of student clubs and events available), you can always step out to visit the bustling street markets of Mong Kok, the pristine shopping malls of Causeway Bay, or pay a calming visit to the Tian Tan Buddha! HKUST is, after all, located in Hong Kong, one of the world’s most vibrant cities, and a center for both Asian and Asia-Pacific business. HKUST is a business school with a difference, and the HKUST MBA is one of the top programs of its kind..MBA in Asia
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The highest proportion of millennial entrepreneurs can be found in the middle east and studies on more than 2800 business owners in this region suggests that this region has the youngest average age for entrepreneurs- 26 years! This is a hungry generation working hard and significantly longer hours than their counterparts in the world to make a mark in the world. MBA Scholarships for UAE Students in Europe, US and Asia does help students aid their studies abroad in top business schools. Several big business schools in Europe are contributing to this trend as MBA continues to remain one of the best ways to forward your career or set up your own business. The demand for innovative organizations and the need for an internal diversification in order to modernize, sustain and prosper, works well for the MBA graduates looking for job opportunities in the Kuwait region says Faisal Al Amro (who also holds an MBA degree from one of the European Business Schools) co-founder of Pioneers Consulting and Technology..MBA scholarships
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Getting an MBA degree has gone far beyond what it was and while better employability is still one of the prime reasons, top business schools from around the world are aggressively pushing their programs with assurances of a great network, life-changing global experiences, the best ROI’s and a versatile program that can be used in any career. The oil-rich middle eastern countries and its economy are booming and so leaders with a fresh and global perspective are always welcome. With business schools in UAE still in its nascent stages, the younger population is looking outside for a more well-rounded education that can be used on a global stage..Top MBA programs
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Meet Divya Sriram, an engineering graduate from Manipal Institute of Technology. A prolific student in her Electronics and Communications Engineering stream , Divya was the ideal student. She had been a very active volunteer with socio-adventure clubs, debating societies, NGOs, et al. After a good academic record as an engineering student , Divya started her professional career at Deloitte as a Business Analyst and worked there for about 2 years. Consulting in Deloitte made her discover her penchant for analysis. Consulting brings you face to face with unique problems and areas of exploration to find a solution to a problem in..MBA Success Stories
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