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Columbia MBA January vs August Entry for Indian Finance Applicants

Columbia's January entry has no formal summer internship. For an Indian banker or analyst trying to move up in finance, that is the whole decision.

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ISB Women Applicants: What the Adcom Cares About and What It Really Does Not

The women's share of ISB's PGP has climbed from about 38 percent to the mid-forties. Here is what that shift means for your file, and what it does not.

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ISB Application Timeline: January to September Week by Week for Indian Working Professionals

Round 1 closes in the third week of September, so the ISB application timeline starts in January. Here is the week-by-week plan for a working professional.

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ISB for Non-CS Engineers: What a Strong Application from Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Backgrounds Looks Like

Mechanical, civil and chemical engineers are not the crowded ISB profile. Here is what a strong non-IT engineering application actually has to prove.

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ISB Recommendations: What a Great Recommender Letter Actually Sounds Like

A strong ISB recommendation letter is built from dated, measurable examples. Here is what each prompt rewards and how Indian applicants should brief a recommender.

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ISB Reapplicant Strategy: What to Change in Round 2 After a Round 1 Ding

Round 1 closed on 20 September. If you were dinged last cycle, Round 2 on 6 December is your first realistic slot. Here is what to change in the time left.

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