MBA Pundit: MBA News, Views and Notes
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How to Start GMAT Preparation
I’m getting a lot of messages on how to start GMAT preparation. So here’s a common post to answer all those queries. If you have any specific doubts, feel free to comment below. First things first, take a mock even before you start any prep. Reason for this? This is the best way to understand…
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Some Pointers to keep in mind before joining B-school
Don’t join B-school just for the sake of doing MBA. Have a clear goal about why you want to do an MBA and which stream you want to pursue because this will help you in homing on correct b-school. For ex. Suppose you want to pursue Operations than NITIE might be better choice than SPJIMR…
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Six Steps to Financing Your MBA
Even though you may be just beginning the graduate business school admission process, it’s never too early to think about how you will pay for your education. The MBA journey begins with just seven steps. 1. Know why you want to go to graduate school. Wise investors know beforehand what they desire from a given…
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B School Essays: GMAT Essay Section Guide
The Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) is how business schools evaluate your writing skills. The AWA section has two 30-minute essay questions, each requiring a completely different stategy. Present Your Perspective on an Issue (30 minutes) Here you present your opinion on a controversial issue. Analysis of Argument (30 minutes) Here you analyze the reasoning in…
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The Value of an MBA
In difficult economic times, going back to school to build new skills — and make yourself more attractive to future employers — becomes extremely popular, even for people with full-time jobs. MBAs are especially popular since the degree is usually meant to prepare someone for more advanced, leadership roles in business (or even government). But…