Study abroad funding: Loans, scholarships, part-time work, education financing options
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- Sameer Kamat (founder, MBA Crystal Ball) covers the different types of graduate school funding.
- Tuition Support from Graduate School
-- Graduate Teaching Assistance
-- Graduate Research Assistance
- Education loans
- Scholarships and Fellowships
- Merit-based scholarships and need-based grants
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hi sir, I have been working as a civil engineer in a small construction company for the last 1 year. before joining the construction sector I was unemoloyed for 6 years after my ug (as i am preparing for UPSC CSE). Is it possible for me to get into b schools after two or three years if i will start planning right now? will it be helpful for me to switch career right now to data science so that I will get into top b schools after 2 or 3 years? I am targetting some european and singaporean b schools along with usa b schools ? please guide me
@@vishalkasabe3476 The average experience in US bschools for 2-year MBA is around 5 years. So another year or two may not make much of an impact, considering the long career break you've had. Transitioning into another domain (analytics) would mean you're resetting the clock. Why don't you want to work in the current job?
Because I don't know anyone from construction sector who got into top b schools also Its very difficult and time consuming to get leadership position in conctruction industry
@@sameer-kamat will my work gap affect my chances ? and what about european and singaporean b schools ?
@@vishalkasabe3476 Yes, the gap will play a big role and will need to be justified.
Here's a civil engineer's success story: www.mbacrystalball.com/blog/2019/08/07/switching-from-gmat-to-gre-better/
Thanks, man. Your videos are informative and straight to the point.
I like that 3 seconds of accent change just to say - a lot of money! 😂
Sameer thanks for this video. Please post next video on lucrative jobs!
We weren't expecting funding to come up as the top choice in our recent poll. We also thought most would want to know about lucrative jobs and salaries.
Kindly post a detailed video on student exchange program from ISB and IIMs
Thanks for the suggestion. The topic might be too niche for this channel. We published a blog post on an ISB student's exchange experience. He got an international job as well. See if it helps: www.mbacrystalball.com/blog/2020/03/30/isb-international-placements-exchange-program-experience/
@@MBACrystalBall thank you
Hey MBA crystal ball... here's a question
If I decide to go for your consultation will you help me choose colleges or do I need to have a list of colleges ready?
Depends on which service(s) you take up. Drop us an email with your details and we'll review/respond to see if and how we can help.
Hi Sameer good morning, have gone through ur videos & profile looks interesting then thought it’s good to talk to you for taking decision.
Received Harvard admission confirmation for GMP program so would like to take your opinion before proceeding. Which is better Certification program from Harvard or EMBA degree from equivalent top5 universities?
Depends on what you want to extract from the investment. A certification program can give you the basic knowledge but won't be a game-changer in terms of career pivoting. EMBA gives a regular degree which is better than a certificate. Of course, a full-time degree has the biggest impact. But many can't leave their jobs. Such folks with full time commitments who work with us choose EMBA degrees.
I have 4+ years of work experience across 3 startups based out of India and am planning to appear for GMAT by the end of this year (I'm targeting admit for Jan 2024 / Sep 2024). I've job offer from another startup but I'm vary that switching too many jobs may hamper my profile for MBA. Can you please provide your advice on how shall I go about it?
If the new role is aligned with your long term goals (regardless of the MBA angle), then go for it. Would you be fine continuing with it in case your dream schools don't convert?
@@MBACrystalBall I’d continue but I’ve read in multiple forums about risks associated with switching more than 3 jobs before applying for MBA
It comes down to how well you can justify it. Have you read this on our blog? www.mbacrystalball.com/blog/2018/09/24/explain-frequent-job-switching-mba/
Hi Sir,
I have completed my Engineering in 2020 and currently working as a cyber security analyst since 1.5 years and I more interested working in management consulting and I wish to do an MBA in 2024 or 2025.
So, should I build my profile by changing my career to business analyst or data analyst and get familiar with the role before doing my MBA or continue as a security analyst .
I am really confused and would love to have your suggestion
If you get an opportunity to transition into any role that gives you overlapping skills, that's a good option. But keep in mind that you'll need to spend several years in the new role to be able to build an impressive set of accomplishments. Check out our video on profile building too.
Can you please confirm me that the work experience in EU Business School, Munich, Germany Is mandatory or not. Actually I'm heard somewhere that the work experience in EU Business School is now not mandatory. The accept freshers in MBA. I'm looking for MBA in Finance. Is an MBA in Germany worth it?
We're not familiar with that bschool since it doesn't rank among the top 100 globally. All the reputed ones insist on work experience. But you'll find several unranked programs that don't care as much. If you're targeting any of those, make sure you research thoroughly especially on their market value.
Hello sir, I got admit from Strathclyde University for MBA and Exter for MIM which one should I choose, I am still confused
From the research you've done what do you think are the pros and cons of each? Which one are you inclined towards?
Hello Sameer,
I am veterinarian based in Mumbai, India with 5-6 years of work experience (2 years part time). I want to change my career and also country. I am planning to pursue an international MBA and I am preparing for GMAT. My post MBA aspirations are - 1) management consulting 2) Pharma based role 3) healthcare role....will MBA be a right fit for me? Thanks in advance for your time and advice.
The number of medical professionals applying to international MBA programs is quite low. So you'll have a slight edge in terms of differentiation. But the challenge would be to show adcoms that you've thought through the process and your MBA goals are practical. So make sure you work on connecting those dots well. We've got a couple of success stories of docs on our blog. Check those out as well.
@@MBACrystalBall thankyou so much for the reply.
Hi Sameer,
I would like to thanks first for creating such informative videos. I would like to take your suggestions for my requirement. I am looking to pursue MBA/MS (1-1.5 year program) especially in business analytics, operations, general management etc. I do have 8+ years of professional experience in top OEM'S for engineering analysis job responsibilities having B.Eng in Aeronautical Engineering and MTech in Product Design (Mechanical Engineering). Few pointers to be considered associated with my requirements like -->
1> Low Fees
2> No GRE/GMAT
3> One year program
4> Country: US, Canada
We don't have a ready list that addresses all your requirements. But we do have a detailed video on MS in Analytics that you can check out to get a general direction (and a list of the top programs) on which you can do your further research.
Hi Sir,
I am appearing for CFA level 3 next week.
I have done BCom honours from Delhi University but have scored just 51% in aggregate.
In Xth and XIIth, I had more than 80%
I’ve been told that even a score of 750+ in GMAT won’t help me get in top tier international mba schools owing to my marks in graduation.
If I clear my CFA Exams, would it compensate for graduation and help me getting admission in top schools?
CFA can help, but won't be a game changer. High GMAT is more helpful, if combined with a strong applications and the right choice of programs. Here are some low GPA success stories. www.mbacrystalball.com/blog/2017/08/07/low-gpa-success-stories/
Thank you so much
Hello Sir
I have been your subscriber for a long on UA-cam, great content. I have watched all of your country's insights videos.
Before considering doing an MBA from the UK, I watched your UK series video and decided to apply for Strathclyde MBA since you mention all good colleges based in the UK. I recently got an offer letter from SBS. But after researching on the internet, I got mixed reviews about this college.
could you please tell me whether it is a good college for MBA? Can I bet on this college?
Thanks,
do reply.
Congrats on the admit. It's among the better known ones in the UK, but not in the same league as the top ranking ones. Which means you won't get the same benefits that you'd get from bschools like LBS, Cambridge, Oxford. Whether you take it up or not would depend on your profile strength, career goals and overall fit with the program. Instead of just relying on the internet, talk to current students to find out the ground realities (ideally you should've done this before applying).
@@MBACrystalBall thanks for your Insights.
Which other programs did you apply to? Any other admits?
@@MBACrystalBall i have applied to Bath And Edinburgh, result awaited .
I have applied for MBA program.
Good luck with the results.
1. Since my whole education is 15 years ,can I get good universities?
2.which things in applications play major role in getting scholarships?
3. Will the work shop project and internship certificates help?
4. Business analytics or marketing which has better future.
1 & 2. We have detailed videos on getting into good MBA programs with 15 years of education, and on scholarships.
3. Not much
4. Both have good scope. Take the call based on your interest and career goals.
@@MBACrystalBall TQ
Hi sir,
(A) Generally we Indians prefer to work in the following places abroad:
1) US
2) London
3) Singapore
4) UAE
Working in these places, many of us have our own personal choices based on non-financial and financial factors. The non-financial factors stay at the top of the list.
But having said that, what would be your order of ranking of the countries in the field of management consulting and investment banking /PE&VC considering only financial factors alone.
The factors to be considered in making this decision are demand for the job(average salary), cost of living and taxation.
I had this doubt because the UAE has zero income tax and VAT is 5%.
Thank you
Purely in terms of the variety and quantity of MBA jobs in those fields, USA blows away all the competition.
Hello sir
Please make a video GRE physics
Thanks for the suggestion. Our focus is on admissions consulting. We're not experts in test prep. So we don't have the expertise to create the video you've suggested.
What is better corporate or psu job for a good profile (civil eng)
Depends completely on your list of priorities since there are so many variables - culture, pay, growth, colleagues, quality and variety of work.
Hi sir.. Iam frm kerala.. I did my graduation in bcom finance and taxation.. And passout at 2021. Now iam interested to do mba.. Bt bcz of some financial issues i dont know it is possible..can u plz suggest me any good online university with affordable fee.. Expect a genuine rply from u
Our previous video has a list of 40 affordable programs. Check it out.
Sir i am planning to do my PG in abroad but now i am confused weathr to do MBA or MSBA plz clr me with this!
How much experience do you have? And what's your long term career goal?
Sir, my overall average academic score less than 70 percentile, can I chance to get top IIM college after cat exam?
Our focus is on international MBA programs. So we won't be the right team to answer that query.
Respected sir,
I am Shomama Faize from INDIA wants to do professional course like MBA in abroad. I want to study in abroad but my family financial income is very low to finance me for abroad study so I need need-based abroad scholarship for higher study. So sir i need your help and advice regarding the courses and scholarships.
Need-based scholarships are very difficult to come by. Most who work with us get merit based scholarships. If your financial position doesn't allow you to take up international MBA, you can work for a few years to save some funds and also build your profile. It would then get easier to target the right programs where you can get scholarships.
Hi, I am currently working as an Excise Inspector, Central Government.
I am looking for career opportunities in Sports Industry as I am deeply passionate about sports. However, I do not have any background in this field.I have done B-Tech .
From the basic research that I have done, I have come to realise that perhaps the only way to pursue career in sports industry is by getting through a masters programme in sports management.
I would like your kind guidance as I have limited information if this field.
A masters degree can be a good (but expensive) step in that direction, but managing a big career change is always challenging. More so, when you have absolutely no prior exposure to the industry and people working in it. Don't rely just on official univ websites. Try connecting with students who've been able to manage such a transition. Find out what challenges they faced. Here's an article that might interest you: www.mbacrystalball.com/masters-degree/sports-management/
If an individual having their Bachelor's as well as Master's then which course marks should he consider to enter in GPA for their MBA application?
Typically, applications will have sections for both, bachelors and masters degrees. If not, their guidelines will specify how to fill the form e.g. enter grades for latest degree.
@@MBACrystalBall thank you for your response. Could you tell me which course GPA (Bachelor's or Master's) B Schools consider while evaluating the candidate profile
If you have both, they'll likely ask for transcripts of both. Are you concerned that the performance in one of those 2 degrees is better/worse than the other for you?
@@MBACrystalBall Right, My Bachelor's degree GPA is not good, but my Master's degree GPA is best. That's why I am concerned that which degree GPA will the selection committee consider while evaluating the profile
@@vinaykumar012 No point worrying about what's not in your control. Focus on strengthening the rest of your application.
My GMAT Score is 700 with 8 years of work experience in India. This would be my 2nd MBA. My 1st MBA is from a top 20 college in India. My reason for another MBA is to gain global exposure and fast track my career at a global firm.
I have been admitted at IE Business School. I wanted to get your opinion on the school's IMBA program and is it worth doing a 2nd MBA from IE as it is going to be big investment for me.
Any insight on the same would be highly appreciated
Overall, IE is a decent brand for first MBA applicants who aren't targetting the elite programs. Typically, second MBA applicants who work with us aim for stronger brands. What were the reasons for choosing IE over the others? Did you apply to other programs too?
@@MBACrystalBall I did apply to IMD too (based on the average age group of the cohort), where I am waitlisted as of now. IE was one of the shortlisted school because I am primarily looking to major in Entrepreneurship where Babson and IE standout.
Got it. Hope you're able to convert IMD too. Between IE and IMD, we'd pick the latter.
Kon sa scholarship apply kar sakta hai sir December Ta please 🙏 🙏 sir help
What's your GMAT score and how much work experience do you have?
@@MBACrystalBall sir apna phone number bhejiye na
Sir how much money it costs to study ms in usa for 2 years money....
We've covered several aspects of MS in USA, including costs. Check this out: www.mbacrystalball.com/masters-degree/
Hello team
I have finished my graduation in India from Karnataka state a low reputed college but my interest to study is high but here I don't see quality study for mba so want to go for abroad to study further mba , what will you suggest me and which exam should i should go for to get selected for good college in abroad and for further details where should I have to contact you ?
All the good international MBA programs expect several years of work experience. So work on building your profile before considering going abroad.
Does MBA in business analytics fall under STEM?
Some do, others don't. Depends on the extent of technical content they include which helps them gain that designation. Best to check on the official websites, where this would be specifically mentioned. If not, connect with the admissions team and ask.
Hi sir
Can you please do a video regarding Agribusiness management (ABM) in abroad and India
Course fee list of specialisations and top universities in India and abroad
I am from B.sc(Hons) Agriculture student
I want to pursue Mba in Agribusiness management (ABM) it will be helpful for me and my friends i am frequently following your channel
Please reply me asap waiting for your reply
Thanks in advance
The top international MBA programs that most of our clients focus on don't offer this specialisation, so we're not aware of any bschools abroad that offer it.
@@MBACrystalBall sir can you help me regarding this by consulting your friends it will be helpful for me to get best bschool
Thanks in advance
If i know about it means i will let you know 😊
Sir please tell me Can I apply for a job in America after doing MBA in a college in India? Please ma'am tell me
You can, but it would be very difficult to get a call unless you have skills that they value which are not available within their country.
@@MBACrystalBall sir if I apply jobs in Canada ?
Do you have any work experience? Was it in an MNC with offices in Canada or USA?
@@MBACrystalBall yes I have 2 years experience in bavel trading and marketing Pvt Ltd.. if I have work experience can I get job at usa or Canada ?
It's can be relatively easier than going in as a fresher. But the earlier points will still apply. Recruiters will need to be convinced that you bring certain skills and experience to the table that the other (local) applicants don't have.