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‘You’ll never make it to an M7 MBA’: How a VIT Engineer got into Chicago Booth & UVA Darden with $70K Scholarship

After being written off by a reputed ‘M7 specialist’ admissions consultant, a VIT engineer ignored the demotivating advice, worked with MBA Crystal Ball and earned admits from Chicago Booth and UVA Darden with a $70,000 scholarship. Sumedha Updhyay approached us while preparing for her GMAT. The computer engineering graduate from Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) … Read more

MBA Admissions Consultant in India: From BITS Pilani to Cambridge MBA with scholarship

MBA applicants in India face a tough battle in the international MBA admissions arena. Many work with MBA admissions consulting firms to increase their chances of success. Here’s a case study of how a BITS Pilani graduate partnered with an MBA admissions consulting firm to analyse his varied experience, build a compelling narrative, deal with … Read more

Stop using these Indian English phrases in international MBA and job applications

Indian English can be endearing, personal and natural…to Indians. For the rest of the world, many of the phrases we use can seem confusing, funny or even misleading. They may fail to convey the intended meaning or emotion. At MBA Crystal Ball, every year we hear from excited candidates who say something on the lines … Read more

MBA after B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communications: How I got into IIM-A PGPX & IIM-B EPGP with scholarships

Nihitha’s professional journey has taken her places – from Netherlands to Italy to India and more – but her MBA journey was not without its hiccups. She trumped them all to achieve impressive results. She got into 2 IIMs after a Bachelors in Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. This is the transcript of … Read more

Top MBA programs in the world for ESG and sustainability

‘ESG’ (environmental, social and governance) – a term synonymous with sustainability and CSR helps measure impact on environment, society as well as stakeholders. European schools fare much better than their US counterparts in the Financial Times (FT) ESG and net zero teaching rank for the teaching hours dedicated to environmental, social and governance issues and … Read more

Top 10 MBA programs in the UK (2025 Ranking)

For those looking for budget-friendly world-class internationally ranked MBA programs, the UK offers several shorter-format top program options. These programs have a more intense curriculum and see a more internationally diverse cohort. With schools having strong connections with the surrounding business ecosystems, you can expect ample access to industry network and real-world learning as well … Read more

How an Indian musician got into INSEAD and Cambridge with scholarship as a reapplicant

The music industry is highly lucrative and insanely competitive. It takes more than musical talent to be successful. Many who are unfamiliar with the industry, underestimate the complexity of launching and successfully running a band. It comes with all the challenges of managing a regular business. Berklee trained Achyuth Jaigopal started ‘When Chai Met Toast’ … Read more

Executive MBA from ISB (PGPMAX) vs full-time MBA offers in India (IIM) & abroad: Which one is better?

Aditya Vaze is a successful professional with over a decade of work experience who worked with MBA Crystal Ball to define his career path and made it happen with an admit to ISB PGPMAX – the executive MBA from ISB for senior professionals. This is the transcript of our our video Q&A with Aditya. Watch … Read more

How I got into MBB after MBA: LBS grad’s journey from corporate banking to consulting

Wondering how to get into MBB after MBA? The first and foremost step would be to get into a strong consulting feeder school. Komal’s journey should give you an idea of how it works. Her MBA story is impressive. She got into LBS with a Forte fellowship, completed a semester at Yale and graduated on … Read more

Second MBA from INSEAD with scholarship vs MIT SCM Masters: Indian applicant’s envious dilemma

After 7 years of work experience, Bratati was at a crossroads in her career. She already had an MBA from IIT and had worked in SCM roles. The two top choices she was mulling over were a second MBA from an international business school versus a specialized masters degree. MIT offers 2 masters degree options … Read more

From Google to MIT: How I got into MIT Sloan Fellows MBA after FAANG job

Raghavendra Polanki had an amazing ride from the startup world to the world’s most coveted company, Google. But his thirst for learning didn’t stop. He was convinced that an MBA would help him fuel his next growth phase. We interviewed him on our YouTube channel. Here’s the transcript. If you prefer watching the original video, … Read more