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With around 50 countries, comprising the continent of Europe, it houses some of the oldest and the most prestigious universities in the world. Think 9/10 of the oldest bricks, aimed towards higher education, were laid down in Europe. University of Bologna, in Italy, beat University of Oxford by 8 years with its first lectures having begun in 1088. University of Cambridge, University of Sienna, University of Paris, Salamanca, Padua, Naples Federico, and University of Coimbra, are some of the others that were built somewhere between then and the year 1300. But age is not the only factor taking the wise-meter off the charts, for European universities. Some 35 of the top 100 universities in the world are European. That’s recent rankings (by QS) not requiring you to dust off the library mites from the pages of history! In this article, we dive into the study of Business Administration (And related) degrees in Europe. Why study in Europe and what are some of the best Business Schools in Europe? We also look at the various flavors of MBA programs offered by these schools, namely full-time, part-time, executive, and joint MBA. Best MBA colleges in Europe for International / Indian Students Why choose Europe for your MBA? Quality of MBA Over 35 out of the top 100 MBA spots are coveted by European Business Schools, according to Financial Times Global MBA Rankings (2018). This has been a consistently impressive turnout the past some years, thus catching up with the world dominion of MBA rankings held by USA. Tuition fees are generally far lower than the North American counterparts. When compared to the highly denting annual college fees amounting to north of $60,000 in USA each year, tuition in Germany for instance is mostly borne by the state or is extremely cheap, within a few thousand Euros. This may, however, not always be a given for professional degrees like the MBA. However, tuition costs are greatly reduced when you consider the fact that most full-time MBA programs in Europe have a duration of one year. MBA tuition fees are comparable, though with the advantage of a shorter program structure to begin reaping the ROI and repaying loans, early. Working in Europe also affords salaries in one of the strongest currencies in the world. As far as professional degrees like MBA are concerned, average salaries in Europe lie in the range of $72,000 to $110,000, the higher range being the second highest after North America. Location and Networking advantage Europe’s history and its meticulous preservation as such makes for an education in itself. Even war-torn areas have some historical lessons to serve up. That’s for the traveler in you. While many European countries have their own languages and the medium of instruction does tend to be in the language of the region, a majority of institutes offer either the opportunity of English medium courses/degrees or have provisions to be taught their language in a formal setting. Thus, gaining the added advantage of a foreign language education in the combined deal. As for a truly global and international exposure is concerned, Europe offers the whole package – varied cultures, and languages, in relatively free-to-move-around borders within the European Union. The continent is very well-connected by road, train or cheap local airlines. Traveling around to build on the already global move to study abroad can be an additional blessing for many who yearn for the experiential education. International networking is, thus, a cake-walk. Employment edge According to the 2017 GMAC Corporate Recruiters Survey Report (received from 959 employers from 628 companies and over 51 countries), 64% respondents in Europe report company expansions. Hiring projections are also promising. In 2016, 66% of Fortune 100, 500, Global 100, Global 500, as well as publicly traded companies hired MBAs. Among the surveyed, 64% recruiters are open to hiring internationals (22% planned to hire and 42% were willing to hire, back in 2017). Nearly all European countries have favourable student to work visa options to enable a transition from learner to being gainfully employed. Germany, France, and other European countries have the EU Blue Card work permit for non-EU nationals with jobs with a minimum required salary. UK offers an extended student visa to provide enough time for job hunting, etc. France also offers a “Talent Passport” permit to specialized professionals who have something significant to offer to the French economy. MBA with good credentials might be a contender. Excellent work-life conditions Working in Europe also means that you may be able to access some of the countries with the best work life balance in the world. Countries like Germany, Norway, Denmark, and France are known for their labor friendly laws that make working over the weekends tantamount to some sort of a minor crime! Also, maternity and paternity leaves are among the friendliest in the continent. For instance, France offers over 3 months of paid family leave, while countries like Italy and and UK offer between nearly five and nine months off with a percentage of the full pay guaranteed. Germany has been known to grant up to 14 months between both parents. Top Business Schools for an MBA in Europe These have been obtained from well-known MBA ranking sites like Financial Times and QS MBA Rankings, and have particularly performed well over the years. We have not included the top Business Schools in UK, in this list, as there is already another article dedicated to the same. Regardless, do keep in mind that the UK B-Schools rank among the top in Europe’s best business schools. Some of the top UK B-Schools are: 1. University of Oxford Said Business School 2. London Business School 3. University of Cambridge Judge Business School 4. Imperial College Business School 5. Alliance Manchester Business School 6. University of Strathclyde Business School 7. Warwick Business School Here are the other top business schools in Europe, aside from UK’s. No. Business School Country Average Post MBA Base Salary (Approx. based on 2017 reports) 1

Top business schools in New York – Ranking, costs, GMAT / GRE scores, salaries, recruiters What makes New York special? The theatre, culture, food, museums, and the fact that it is home to one of world’s most important financial centres – the Wall Street. As far as the number of Fortune 500 companies are concerned, the state of New York rooms in the neighbourhood of 55, with most of them belonging to, you guessed right, the finance sector. So, it is natural to understand why business schools, based in New York, would get an added advantage at seeking out visibility for their graduates, in a land teeming with corporate giants. To give you an inspirational big picture, New York is among the top three states, right after Massachusetts and Illinois’ five each, in producing the most number of Fortune 500 CEOs – NYU Stern’s George S. Barrett (Cardinal Health), Columbia’s James P. Gorman (Morgan Stanley), and Cornell’s Mark T. Bertolini (Aetna) and Irene B. Rosenfeld (Mondelez International). Its business schools feature in the top rankings of the Financial Times, and more. It is also fairly close to other well-known education centres of the world, like Massachusetts’ Harvard, MIT, Boston University, Rhode Island’s Brown University, and Connecticut’s Yale. You may say that business students, in the state of New York, are showered with more than just a sea of employment opportunities, and networking avenues. The community of all the east coast scholastic powerhouses manage to keep the competitive spirit around and very much alive, for these students. Perhaps, that is why we decided that having an exclusive article, dedicated to the business schools of New York, was in order. While Cornell, NYU, Rochester, and Columbia, are quite globally popular, there are also other excellent business schools hidden behind the limelight that the above schools enjoy. Hence the list and some relevant details, enough for a teaser for you to explore in detail. Best Business Schools in New York State School World Ranking for Business Degrees Average GMAT/GRE Columbia University Business School The Economist, MBA #9  EMBA #15 QS University Rankings #21 US News #9 (in USA) GMAT or GRE  Average GMAT Score 724 Range 530 – 790 Class Size ~750 New York University, Stern Business School The Economist, MBA #14  EMBA #17 QS University Rankings #19 US News #12(in USA) GMAT or GRE  Average GMAT Score 714 Class Size ~400 Cornell University, SC Johnson College of Business The Economist, MBA #26  EMBA #20 US News #16(in USA) GMAT or GRE  Average GMAT Score 700 Class Size ~300 University of Rochester, Simon Business School The Economist #58  US News #43 (in USA) GMAT or GRE  GMAT Range 610 – 710 GRE Range 307 – 325 Class Size ~100 Syracuse University, Whitman School of Management US News #88 (in USA) GMAT or GRE  Average GMAT Score 628 Class Size ~60 Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business The Economist #92  US News #73 (in USA) GMAT or GRE  Average GMAT Score 622 Class Size ~30 Binghamton University, State University of New York US News #77 (in USA) GMAT or GRE  Class Size ~40 Rochester Institute of Technology, Saunders School of Business US News #91 (in USA) GMAT or GRE  Class Size ~180 University of Albany SUNY US News #91 (in USA) GMAT  Class Size ~90 CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business US News #57 (in USA) GMAT or GRE  Average GMAT Score 628 GMAT Range 550 – 710 Class Size ~100 University of Buffalo, SUNY US News #73 (in USA) GMAT or GRE  Class Size ~240 Clarkson University School of Business Not Available (NA) GMAT or GRE not required with sufficient Work Experience  Class Size ~40 Hofstra University, Zarb School of Business NA GMAT or GRE  Average GMAT Score 640 Cost of Tuition and Graduate Employment Record School Basic Tuition Student Employment Information – 2019 Columbia University Business School $75,544/year 97% Offers  Median Salary $125,000 New York University, Stern Business School $69,086/year 94% Offers  Median Salary $125,000 Cornell University, SC Johnson College of Business $63,894/year 94% Offers  Mean Base Salary $121,228 University of Rochester, Simon Business School $46,000/year 95% Offers  Mean Salary $114,000 Syracuse University, Whitman School of Management $45,000/year Mean Base Salary $75,879 Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business $93,150 full tuition Mean Base Salary $97,404 Binghamton University, State University of New York $36,000 full tuition Salary ~$63,000 – $140,000 based on specialization Rochester Institute of Technology, Saunders School of Business $43,560/year Salary ~$63,000 – $112,000 based on specialization University of Albany SUNY $24,390/year 80% Offers (2012)  Average Starting Salary $59,000 CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business $1,050/credit for 12+ credits Mean Base Salary $78,000 University of Buffalo, SUNY $24,390/year 90% Offers  Mean Base Salary $61,779 Clarkson University School of Business $1,345/credit for out-of-state Median Starting Salary $60,000 Hofstra University, Zarb School of Business $1,322/credit 76% Offers  Mean Salary $67,562 Top Employers in New York The following companies were among the many that provided employment to the graduating classes of the past few years, inclusive of all the above universities. McKinsey & Company PWC Strategy& Bain & Company Deloitte Accenture The Boston Consulting Group Goldman Sachs American Express Johnson & Johnson Morgan Stanley Guggenheim Securities Pratt & Whitney Citi Group IBM Verizon Communications JP Morgan Chase PepsiCo Tata Consulting Services AT Kearney Inc. Barclays Capital Group Bank of America Merrill Lynch Amazon Estee Lauder Companies Procter & Gamble Credit Suisse L’Oreal Microsoft Google Colgate-Palmolive Pfizer Cisco Systems Deutsche Bank MetLife Wells Fargo Unilever NV RBC Royal Bank Intel HP Mastercard 3M Philips Bloomberg Businessweek EY Ernst & Young LLP We hope that the above information, though not exhaustive, will provide a good start at your efforts to research the possibilities waiting for you in the Big Apple state. Get Help from Leapquest for your MBA/MS Applications! Leapquest MBA/MS Admission service includes all elements of MBA/MS applications that consist of: Shortlisting the list of target B-Schools Guidance in building MBA/MS application essay and SOP’s write-ups (how to draft essays for mba

Who really hires the most MBAs at the leading business schools in the U.S.? Sure, you know McKinsey, Bain, and BCG are there, and so is Amazon and Google. But who else? And what percentage of the graduating class at top MBA programs are actually hired by these firms? In a rare and exclusive look at elite MBA employment, we present the top ten employers of MBA graduates at 24 of the leading business schools over the past three years. Only a few business schools disclose a ranked listing of top employers, and when they do, the schools limit those lists to a single graduating class. McKinsey, Bain and BCG maintain their attraction for MBA graduates from M7 programs. Indeed, for all M7 programs, MBB ranks at the top (though Google ties BCG at Stanford’s #3, according to Menlo’s analysis. “In addition to the clear relationship between M7 attendance and placement at an MBB firm, listings for programs outside the M7 reveal strong placement rates at the Big Four strategy consulting firms, or Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, and EY-Parthenon,” adds White. “Placements at Deloitte and EY-Parthenon are especially high across the board.” Top Five Employers At Each Of 24 Leading U.S. Business Schools Business School Top 5 Employers % Hired Stanford GSB McKinsey, Bain, Google, BCG & Amazon 12.8% Harvard Business School McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Amazon & Google 18.4% Pennsylvania (Wharton) McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Amazon, Deloitte & Google 19.8% Northwestern (Kellogg) BCG, McKinsey, Bain, Deloitte & Amazon 37.0% Chicago (Booth) McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Amazon & Strategy& 23.9% Columbia Business School McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Amazon & Goldman 14.7% MIT (Sloan) BCG, McKinsey, Bain, Amazon & Google 22.3% Dartmouth (Tuck) Bain, McKinsey, BCG, Amazon & Deloitte 23.9% UC-Berkeley (Haas) McKinsey, Amazon, Deloitte, Google & BCG 18.7% Virginia (Darden) BCG, McKinsey, Amazon, Bain & Accenture 20.6% Yale SOM McKinsey, Bain, Amazon, BCG, Deloitte 17.8% Duke (Fuqua) Amazon, Deloitte, McKinsey, BCG & Microsoft 18.9% Michigan (Ross) Amazon, EY-Parthenon, McKinsey, Deloitte & BCG 22.1% Texas (McCombs) Amazon, Deloitte, PwC, Dell, PepsiCo, JPMorgan & BCG 13.4% Cornell (Johnson) EY-Parthenon, Amazon, McKinsey, Deloitte & Citi 17.7% UCLA (Anderson) Amazon, Deloitte, BCG, EY-Parthenon & McKinsey 11.1% New York (Stern) Amazon, McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte & Credit Suisse 15.2% Carnegie Mellon (Tepper) Deloitte, Amazon, PwC, AlixPartners & McKinsey 18.4% North Carolina (Kenan-Flagler) Amazon, Deloitte, Dell, McKinsey & WalMart 9.5% Emory (Goizueta) EY-Parthenon, Deloitte, PwC, Accenture & Bain 19.3% Southern California (Marshall) Deloitte, EY-Parthenon, PwC, Cisco & Amazon 11.0% Georgetown (McDonough) EY-Parthenon, Deloitte, Amazon, Booz Allen & PwC 12.6% Washington (Foster) Amazon, Microsoft, PwC, Accenture & PK 23.0% Rice (Jones) EY-Parthenon, Deloitte, ExxonMobil, Alvarez & Marsal & Accenture 15.2% Get Help from Leapquest on Your MBA Applications! Leapquest will show you how to proactively address each potential ding and increase your chances of earning an acceptance letter. Adding dimension to your profile isn’t easy. There are no quick fixes to the dings we’ve discussed in the article above. Self-awareness is your secret weapon in the battle for a spot in the most competitive business schools. The better you understand who you are, what you’re motivated by, and what makes you unique, the easier it’s going to be to communicate those things in your application.Leapquest has developed a comprehensive program to help you to formulate an inspiring career vision, career goals, and career action plan. If you define your career goals in the way we recommend, you will be prepared to convince admissions officers that you have the capabilities, passion, and purpose to achieve something significant in the future. The first step is to get into one of the best bschools for consultant jobs. These universities regularly feeders into the consulting industry. Not going to one of them can seriously reduce your chances of managing the career change. We’ve helped several Indians crack this first stage (MBA applications) and they’ve in turn played all the right cards to gain an entry into the elite consulting firms after their MBA. If you are in the same boat that they were a few years back and need some formal support in improving your chances at the consulting b schools, drop us an email. P.S., Get started early on your Applications! Start working now with your consultant on your career goals, school research/selection, professional and community involvement, and everything else you’ll need to put your best application forward this year!

In this growing age of overflowing data and information, Masters in Business Analytics in the UK is emerging as an unparalleled program. Currently the UK has its 14 out of 72 institutions ranking globally for Business Analytics (QS Rankings, 2020). The costs involved in pursuing this one-year program range from 18,000 GBP to 29,000 GBP. This for an Indian student would range within 17 LPA to 28 LPA. With the high costs, involvement comes with an expectation of higher returns. Jobs in the UK after completion of MSc in Business Analytics in the UK can earn you a handsome salary of ~60,000 GBP (58 LPA INR) as a fresher. The reputation of UK colleges, such as Imperial College Business School ranking #1 in Europe and #2 globally for MSc in Business Analytics, British education system, and the graduation rates of these top colleges are some of the features to look forward to when planning to study masters in the UK. Admissions to Masters in Business Analytics in UK Universities are offered in three intakes- Fall, Spring, and Summer. With an endless stream of jobs appearing in the related field, more and more students are seeking out master’s programs in Business Analytics. International Data Corporation 2019 survey reports suggest that the field is expected to observe a growth rate of nearly 12% which clearly reflects the upcoming demand for business analysts in the market. Top Universities for Masters in Business Analytics in the UK International students who wish to study MSc in Business Analytics in the UK can apply for the following top universities offering the degree. The table below also details the cost of studying the program from UK universities: QS Rankings 2020 Name of Institute Program Total Fee (In GBP) 5 Imperial College Business School MSc in Business Analytics 29,500 8 Alliance Manchester Business School MSc in Business Analytics 24,000 9 University of Warwick MSc in Business Analytics 29,250 10 University of Edinburgh Business School MSc in Business Analytics 24,900 29 University of Bath Masters in Business Analytics 20,000 49 Lancaster University MSc in Business Analytics 23,000 51+ University of Kent MSc in Business Analytics 19,800 51+ Leeds University Business School MSc in Business Analytics & Decision Science 24,500 51+ Liverpool Management School MSc in Business Analytics & Big Data 18,803 51+ Loughborough University MSc in Business Analytics 21,900 51+ Southampton Business School MSc in Business Analytics and Management Sciences 20,728 51+ Aston University MSc in Information Systems & Business Analytics 18,850 Why study Masters in Business Analytics in UK? Since data is growing every day at a rapid rate, of less than 10 zettabytes in 2015 to almost an expected 180 zettabytes by 2025, the need for professional business analysts is also rising strikingly. Some of the factors depicting why MSc in Business Analytics is one of the programs of the hour areas compiled below: Supply and Demand Gap: As per a recent survey report by McKinsey, the world currently faces a shortage of approximately 1.5 million business analysts which suggests higher average salaries for the deserving candidates. Endless Job Profiles and Easy-Switch: Since the course applies to almost every field ranging from banking to entertainment, the degree in Business Analytics opens a wide area of options to explore and choose from and does not restrict students to sticking to just one profile. Higher Growth and Salary: As per BATimes 2019 survey results, jobs for business analysts are predicted to rise by 20 to 28% for entry-level and senior business analysts in the coming year. With a current employment rate of almost 70% and an average salary of 62,000 GBP, the field is expected to experience an upward slope only. Lower Tuition Fee: The average tuition fee for master’s programs in the UK is lower in comparison to the US with 17,392 and 38,380 GBP, respectively. Two-year Stay Back: The fact that the UK Government has extended the stay-back time in the UK for international students after completing their degrees allows sufficient time to find a good job and adds to the pros of studying in the UK. Diversity: With around 80 to 90% of international applicants making up the majority of the student body, 46% of which were women, indicates an atmosphere of cultural and ethnic diversity and adds points to its favor. Jobs after Masters in Business Analytics in the UK With an ever-increasing demand for business analysts in the market world, a Degree in Masters in Business Analytics can offer endless jobs for international students in the UK to explore and be a part of. As per the survey results of BLS 2016 UK, an average annual income for a business analyst is expected to grow nearly 14% between 2014 and 2022. Imperial College Business School currently observes a graduate employment rate of around 95% where its students receive an average starting salary of approximately 46,530 GBP within 3 months of their graduation. The current gap in demand and supply only adds to the advantage of students and can help them land some of the high paying positions in the country. In fact, the job posting for various profiles included under business analyst are expected to rise by 2020 which is discussed as follows: Type of Profile Estimated Job Postings by 2020 Data-Driven Decision Makers 922,428 Functional Analyst 901,743 Data Systems Developer 641,635 Business Analyst 143,926 Analytics Manager 44,894 Job Roles & Salaries The graphical representation below discusses the annual average salaries offered to business analytics graduates in UK at different popular job role: Expected Growth Trend An expected growth trend reflecting the level of position over the years that can be experienced after taking a job as a business analyst is as tabulated below. The trend is based on the results of a survey by BAtimes. Level of Job Job Profile Entry Level 01 Business Analyst 02 (after 3 years) Domain Business Analyst 03 (after 5 years) Senior Business Analyst 04 (after 10 years) Chief Technology Officer With rising demand, a need for skilled

MIT’s Sloan School of Management is telling applicants to its highly prestigious MBA program that they will not have to submit either a GMAT or GRE score to gain an admission from the school.  For MBA applicants, there just may be a silver lining to the pandemic. Largely due to COVID-caused closures of test centers and concerns over the at-home versions of the GMAT and the GRE, the vast majority of the top 100 full-time MBA programs in the U.S. are now waiving standardized tests for admission.Some 63 of the top 100 have now gone fully test-optional or are actively promoting test waiver policies. MBA admission officials insist that their admission standards have not declined as a result of the policy changes. Instead, they are relying on other parts of candidates’ applications to gain confidence that an applicant can handle the academic requirements of their programs. We are happy to announce that  of our students have successfully got a GMAT/GRE waiver from MIT Sloan on 11th Jan 2022 Click Here to see the GMAT Waiver Approved by MIT Sloan Top MBA Applications in 2022 with GMAT Waivers MIT Sloan, Stern joins Indiana University Kelley School of Business, the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and the University of Michigan Ross School of Business in announcing the waiver extension. More are certain to follow as admission officials increasingly express the view that the tests are not necessary to determine whether a candidate can handle the quant demands of an MBA program. And more schools are questioning the use of standardized tests for admissions. Click Here to see the GMAT Waiver Approved by NYU Stern The dominoes keep falling. Another top-25 business school in the United States, seeking to keep the edge it gained when it made an emergency suspension of its admission test requirement as coronavirus chaos descended on graduate business education in spring 2020, is extending the waiver into the 2021-2022 cycle. To have a look the screenshot of the approved GMAT Waivers received by Leapquest Students previously from MIT Sloan and Michigan Ross Please Click Here If applying is a concrete plan then we suggest you raise a request to the colleges mentioned at the earliest as the GMAT waivers will be applicable for limited slots. We will continue to update you on any application news and on more schools offering GMAT waivers Scholarship, aid All students are considered for fellowships and scholarships granted by MIT Sloan and other MIT departments and connected organizations. Some financial support is solely dependent on merit, others solely on need, and yet others on a combination of need and merit.Students can also apply for financial aid from other agencies and for loans through the MIT Student Financial Services. Sloan guarantees loans through the MIT Federal Credit Union. MIT Sloan matriculates the most promising MBA candidates regardless of financial circumstances. After acceptance, each incoming student begins the three-tiered financial aid process: 1. Incoming students are automatically considered for fellowships and scholarships awarded by MIT Sloan and other MIT departments or related organizations. For incoming students, these awards are granted after a review process that is independent of your acceptance. Admitted applicants may be eligible for and considered for a variety of different fellowshipsthat require separate applications. 2. Students may also apply for additional sources of financial assistance administered by external foundations and organizations. The Office of Graduate Education offers some resources to help find these organizations are located here. Once admitted, you may also contact the Student Funding office at Sloan for a list of these external awards specific to business school students. Tip: Apply at the Earliest to avail the scholarships. Colleges love “Early Applicants” and with GMAT/GRE Waiver now a real story you can work only on the Application documents and hit the “Submit” button. “We can predict a candidate’s potential for success without the reliance on the GMAT or GRE.” School officials generally note that MBA admission decisions are made on a holistic basis and a standardized test score is but one of many metrics used to decide who to admit and who to reject. Some deans have also begun to question how strongly correlated test scores are with the success of MBA graduates. “We have many tools and data points at our disposal in the application review process,” said Katie Lloyd, associate dean of the full-time MBA programs at Scheller. “We can predict a candidate’s potential for success in and beyond the MBA program without reliance on the GMAT or GRE. Basing decisions on previous academic experience, work history, and interview evaluations has been an effective admissions approach for our Evening MBA program, which began accepting candidates without a test score in 2018.” Get Help from Leapquest for your MBA Applications! Begin working now with your consultant on your applications  Click Here to See the Other Important Aspects of Your Profile  Getting started early will greatly reduce anxiety, allowing you to maintain a balanced life while working thoroughly on each part of your MBA application. Leapquest MBA Admission service includes all elements of MBA applications that consist of: Shortlisting the list of target B-Schools Guidance in building MBA application essay write-ups (how to draft essays for mba application) MBA essay editing and guidance in organizing any other aspect of MBA application. Guidance in preparing CV/Resume MBA Interview preparation service in the event an MBA applicant gets an interview call from a shortlisted B-School Any other related part that is inside the scope of B-School application process Social Media Consulting LinkedIn Assistance Drafting Scholarship letters Application Form Guidance A Major chunk of the MBA aspirants face a lot of dilemma in deciding whether to pursue their MBA dreams or not. There are a lot of challenges candidates face regardless of the Industry or work experience they come with. If there is something that’s stopping you from proceeding with your plans, Revert with the list of challenges and we’re pretty sure a quick discussion with our team will help you put things into perspective and take a call. Our team of expert MBA admissions consultants helps you push for more, find your voice, and tell your story in the most compelling way possible. We help current-year and future-year applicants to top MBA programs. Start your journey to MBA acceptance at Leapquest   At Leapquest, our

The dominoes keep falling. Another top-25 business school in the United States, seeking to keep the edge it gained when it made an emergency suspension of its admission test requirement as coronavirus chaos descended on graduate business education NYU Stern School of Business became the fourth top-25 B-school to announce that it will continue to accept applications to its full-time MBA program without the inclusion of Graduate Record Exam or Graduate Management Admission Test scores Top MBA Applications in 2022 with GMAT Waivers The dominoes keep falling. Another top-25 business school in the United States, seeking to keep the edge it gained when it made an emergency suspension of its admission test requirement as coronavirus chaos descended on graduate business education in spring 2022, is extending the waiver into the 2022-2023 cycle. Stern joins Indiana University Kelley School of Business, the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and the University of Michigan Ross School of Business in announcing the waiver extension. More are certain to follow as admission officials increasingly express the view that the tests are not necessary to determine whether a candidate can handle the quant demands of an MBA program. And more schools are questioning the use of standardized tests for admissions. If applying is a concrete plan then we suggest you raise a request to the colleges mentioned at the earliest as the GMAT waivers will be applicable for limited slots. We will continue to update you on any application news and on more schools offering GMAT waivers New Deadlines & New Essay The new essay question is inspired by Stern’s brand call to action “Change. Dare it. Dream it. Drive it.” that launched in November 2019. The essay prompt: In today’s global business environment, the only constant is change. Using NYU Stern’s brand call to action, we want to know how you view change. Change: _____ it. Fill in the blank with a word of your choice. Why does this word resonate with you? How will you embrace your own personal tagline while at Stern? Examples: Change: Dare it. Change: Dream it. Change: Drive it. Change: Empower it. Change: Manifest it. Change: [Any word of your choice.] Stern’s popular “Pick Six” personal expression essay will remain and the professional aspirations essay will be reduced from a 500-word limit to a 150-word limit. Click Here for Latest NYU Stern MBA Jobs Report and Essay Tips Admissions officers can tell when you’ve borrowed inspiration or words from sample MBA essays. The pesky thing about admissions committees is that they’re actually filled with really smart people who know how this game is played and what resources are available to the players. Over the course of their careers, they’ve read books with sample MBA essays and they can spot themes and clichéd stories that are clearly inspired by sample essay collections. More importantly, they can sense when you’re telling someone else’s story and/or when the story doesn’t ring true to the other elements of your MBA application. The last thing you would ever want to do is give an admissions officer reason to doubt your authenticity, so don’t risk even the appearance that you “sampled” from some of the published works that are out there. Click Here for More Inside Tips  We wrote this article because we want you to be wary of sample MBA essays and to understand the risks involved in reading them, let alone “borrowing” from them. At LeapQuest, we work with students who we believe in and help them tell their story, not someone else’s. Remember that the MBA application process is not a storytelling contest and, even if it were, the winners would be chosen based on authenticity, originality, and integrity of the stories they tell. If you want to improve your chances of getting into NYU Stern, get in touch. We’ve had a pretty good track record of shortening the queue even if you aren’t falling in one of the favourable buckets.

High quality of life, top job opportunities, and accessible visa requirements are just some of the reasons to study in Canada. Here’s why more MBA students are choosing it Did you know applications for international students in Canada grew by 8.6% in 2019? Canada is now the third most popular study destination, according to the BusinessBecause Top Countries for Business School Candidates 2019 report. No other country in the top 25 has matched Canada’s growth in popularity over the past five years, with the report also finding that 8.5% of candidates indicated a desire to study there. So why are so many students choosing to study in Canada? Ease of getting a work permit Canada’s work visa policy has earned it a reputation for openness to international students. In our Top Study Destinations report, ease of getting a work permit was the number one factor for Canada’s popularity, with 49% indicating it as a factor for preferring Canada as their top study destination. This is compared to just 29% over all. For students at UBC Sauder School of Business in Vancouver, being able to get a work visa straight after graduation is a big pull factor for students. Graduates from the school’s 16-month  MBA program can stay to work for up to three years after graduation with a post-graduate work permit (PGWP). UBC Sauder places a great emphasis on MBA internships for its students, where students can gain experience while expecting to earn between CA$3k-to-6k (around US$2300-to-$4600). UBC MBA alumni Michael Emerson, from the UK, recalls his first experience working at software company SAP during his MBA internship. He is now Vice President of planning product strategy at SAP’s German headquarters. “I had the opportunity to expand my network and learn about opportunities and roles I didn’t know existed,” Michael recalls. For international students, Canada is a particularly welcoming and diverse place. “International students will have an easier time transitioning from their home countries, and take less time to adapt to a ‘home away from home’ like Canada,” insists Ivan Yuen, MBA careers associate director at UBC Sauder. Growing choice of industries On top of visa accessibility, Canada’s diverse and exciting job market is making the country appealing to MBA applicants. “Many multinational companies have expanded their presence in Vancouver, not to mention the growing startup community,” Ivan explains. This is particularly true for the tech industry, where a growing number of MBA graduates are finding employment. Amazon recently established an office there, while tech startup successes including Hootsuite and Slack were born and launched in Vancouver. Opportunities stretch far beyond the tech sector. Manufacturing and energy remain some of Canada’s biggest industries—two industries which are moving towards sustainable innovation. Renewable energy has risen significantly as the country looks to move away from exporting natural gas. In 2017, there were already 100,000 more Canadians working in clean energy than in oil and gas. Vancouver has been at the forefront of electrical vehicle manufacturing, with industry leaders such as Electra Meccanica and Corvus Energy based there. As British Columbia aims for 100% electric vehicle sales by 2040, the industry has much to offer MBA graduates. Whatever the industry, the Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre at UBC Sauder takes students on their journey from degree to employment. This includes mentoring, one-to-one coaching, and an emotional intelligence assessment, which gives students a comprehensive assessment of their leadership potential. High quality of life But it’s not all hard work and career focus that are drawing people in their droves to Canada. Its famed quality of life is a big pull factor to come and study in Canada. In our Top Study Destinations report, 44% gave safety and security as a reason for preferring Canada as a top study destination. Canada is ranked number one for quality of life, according to US News, a ranking based on access to food, housing, education, as well as job security, individual freedom, and political stability. “Vancouver’s amazing diversity means the city offers plenty of cultural festivals, celebrations and rich cuisine along with the opportunity to make friends and meet co-workers from all over the world”  Ivan reveals. Moreover, Vancouver sits nestled between mountains and sea, a dream surfing and skiing destination for any nature-inclined applicants. Given an outdoors lifestyle directly contributes to health and wellbeing, it’s no surprise people are choosing the British Columbia city to study in. Top Business Schools for an MBA in Canada No. B-School Ranking Weighted/Average Post MBA Salary 1 University of Toronto – Rotman School of Management #65 (Global)  Financial Times $101,270 2 Western University – Ivey Business School #94 (Global)  Financial Times $99,142 3 Queen’s University- Stephen J.R. Smith School of Business #100 (Global)  Financial Times $93,102 4 Schulich School of Business, York University #69  The Economist $91,860 5 HEC Montréal #54  KUBS Worldwide Business Research Rankings $93,865 6 McGill University – DesautelsFaculty of Management #25 International Rank, Bloomberg Businessweek $89,500 7 University of British Columbia – Sauder School of Business #38  QS Rank for Business Degrees $59,000 8 University of Alberta #101-#150  QS Rank for Business Degrees $72,175   Before we jump into the details of the full, part, and executive, MBA programs in the top business schools in Canada, let us get a fair understanding of what these varieties imply. Full & Part Time MBA in Top B-Schools in Canada Program Duration Tuition Rotman School of Management  Full Time MBA 2 years $84,028  (Scholarship) Rotman School of Management  Morning/Evening MBA 32 months $109,970 Ivey Business School MBA  (Option of Advanced Entry – Deferred Admission- Available) 1 year $101,500  (Scholarships) Ivey Business School Accelerated MBA 8 months $61,000 Queen’s Smith School of Business Full Time MBA 1 year $71,445  (Scholarships) Queen’s Smith School of Business Accelerated MBA (Part-Time) 1 year $81,000 York University – Schulich Full Time MBA  (Part Time & Accelerated available) 2 years $99,400 York University – SchulichInternational MBA  (Part Time available) 20 months $99,400 York University – Schulich MBA India 16-20 months $83,400 HEC Montréal – Full Time MBA