10 Facts you must know before going abroad

photo: thefrisky   So you are the lucky one among your peers to get a scholarship to study abroad? Good for you and we wish you the best.  You are going to gain valuable knowledge that will stand you in good stead throughout your life.  You are going to have a jolly good time, experience …

Seven Things To Absolutely Avoid In Your Emails and Cover Letters

As we have discussed in our earlier articles, the covering letters are the first set of communication that you have with your possibly next educational institute. As much as it is important to be real in communication and original in thoughts, there are a few sharp edges that you should absolutely avoid. Let’s uncover a …

Are Recommendation letters the single most important aspect of an MBA candidate’s application?

Are recommendation letters the single most important aspect of an MBA candidate’s application? For some admissions committees the answer is yes !  Maybe that is  why it’s very important to Select the right people to write in on your behalf, Guide them as much as you deem appropriate. There are always exceptions like your senior executives …

Experiencing life abroad

The last decade or so has seen a large influx of students opting to move out of the country to pursue studies. The numbers have been on a steady rise for a long time and nowadays one can ascribe it to “herd mentality”. Studying abroad is a life-changing experience. Depending on how well-planned and well-executed a move …

Things To Do On The First Day of B School

So, you finally made it to your dream B School. If you are in foreign land, you might be anyways having a tough time feeling at home. Amidst this tensed atmosphere, what are the things that you should keep in mind when you attend the first day of business school? For students starting an MBA …

My Three Most Important Lessons Learned at Harvard Business School

Business school sometimes get a bad rap in the startup world.  Some of it is deserved – it’s big opportunity cost, and until fairly recently, the approach to most business schools to entrepreneurship has been more about theory than practice. Thankfully this is changing.  But what is very positive about business school and what hasn’t …

Pursuing an MBA – The working professional Perspective

MBA is a career option which is highlighted a lot and is a dream career for a lot of students and working people. Different people have different views regarding an MBA degree but what allures most people towards pursuing an MBA can be described in three scenarios: Scenario 1 – The fat pay checks that …