F1GMAT: SKOLKOVO MBA is known for developing entrepreneur leaders. Do you think an MBA is required to be an entrepreneur? How does SKOLKOVO MBA encourage entrepreneurs?

Anna Shay: To me entrepreneurs are self-confident, untamed, idealists, which are the people that SKOLKOVO attracts. However they need SKOLKOVO as much as SKOLKOVO needs them. Despite the innate qualities, which are much needed there has to also be a sound...

F1GMAT: How should a SKOLKOVO MBA Aspirant prepare for the application and Interview? The video presentation is unique. How did you prepare for the Video Presentation?

Anna Shay: This may sound like a cliché, but at the end of the day it’s about being yourself. You may have the knowledge and a vast experience, but you must have a spark in your eyes, which is something that the founders are looking for and that spark is the breaking point. There are now even discussions in regards to usin...

SKOLKOVO MBA is one of the greatest "Intellectual Meeting Places" I've worked. Students come from all over the world, with curiosity and hunger to learn new things.They are open minded, and above all – fun to work with.


F1GMAT: How did your association with Moscow School of Management began?

Moty Cristal: I was observing closely the changes that Russian economy and management styles have undergone. My work with some Israeli-Russian...

F1GMAT: Tell us a little bit about yourself

David Petersam: I graduated from Booth in 1996. I started off in strategic consulting and moonlighting as an admissions consultant to referrals. I was very, very fortunate to more or less fall into something I absolutely loved and still do absolutely love.

F1GMAT: What motivated you to do an MBA?

David Petersam: I wanted to be an investment banker. I had worked as a CPA and had some financial modeling and valuation experience. Alas, like so many others, I ended up changing my track and was very...

F1GMAT: Although the entry criteria for Babson MBA are not as stringent as other top schools, what kind of candidates are Babson MBA looking for?

Naveen: I touched upon this question as part of my discussion here (http://b.qr.ae/fZnPpd).

The Babson MBA is a one of the smallest programs in the US with an annual graduation number of roughly around 150 - 165 candidates (including One Year MBA). It is also not selective to the extent of top 10 schools and average GMAT scores are almost 80-100 points below top schools. Key reasons (from my personal experience at Babson) are that students are more street-smart as compared to book-smart and largely come from business family or self-owned business backgrounds where business skills are emphasized more than academic...

F1GMAT: Tell us a little bit about yourself

Kavita Singh: I have grown up and lived all over the world: Calcutta, Dubai, Delhi, Oxford, London and New York. It was a great experience and has shaped who I am quite fundamentally.

I am extremely passionate about innovation, and have spent my entire career in new product and new business development. I was lucky to have discovered my passion early on in my career and realized that as long as you follow what you are passionate about, you are much more likely to be successful in whatever you do. It also made me realize that as your interests develop, you should ensure you let both you and your career evolve with it. We now have the opportunity to make multiple career shifts in our lives, but the common link...

F1GMAT Interviewed RSM MBA 2011-12 student, Warren Richardson and here is his tips for RSM MBA Admission Interview.

The most important thing to realize is that once you've been called to the interview you nearly done with the application process. At this stage the admissions team have looked at you application, read your essays and find you interesting, so just be yourself and relax.

RSM MBA Admission Interview Tips

1) Be on time: Try to arrive at least ten minutes early so you can calm down before going into the interview.

2) Dress professionally, that means business formal. While you might feel more comfortable wearing something else, this is a business school you applying to, so dress the part. First impressions is the last impression

3) Being a little Nervous is OK: The interviewer knows you probably nervous...

"Two things that I find interesting in CBS Full-time MBA program are Leadership Discovery Process and A-board"

F1GMAT: Tell us a little bit about yourself

Masami(CBS FT MBA): I am a 30 years old Japanese living in Copenhagen since 2007 and have been married to a wonderful Danish woman since 2010. I had been working in Denmark in a subsidiary of a Japanese electric manufacturing company as MD before the MBA program started.

I am experienced in...

F1GMAT: Hi Zach, Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

Zach: Sure, I’m a 29 year old professional engineer, and recent MBA grad, who lives and works in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  My background is in oil and gas as well as power generation where I have worked in a variety of roles within consulting companies.  My most recently role, prior to returning to school, was as an Evaluations Engineer completing economic evaluations on oil and gas properties. 

Now I am a Market Analyst...

F1GMAT: Queen's MBA is highly regarded in International community. In what ways do you think Queen School of Business were unique?

Zach: Queen’s is unique is many ways.  The history of the school, the location and many other things makes the school unique.  However, from an international respective the school is unique because of the teachers, the schools international partnerships and their approach to the MBA.  To elaborate, the teachers at Queen’s are excellent and very well versed in both domestic and international topics related to their respective disciplines as well as business as a whole.  The teachers at Queen’s are top quality.  Furthermore, the school’s undergraduate commerce program has a strong...

F1GMAT: Babson MBA is known for its entrepreneurship (Why Babson Has A Low Ranking, But Is #1 in Entrepreneurship? -Why Babson has a low ranking but is Number one in Entrepreneurship). Do you really think you need an MBA to be an entrepreneur? Can an entrepreneur learn entrepreneurship on the job rather than spending 2 years in a program like Babson MBA?

Naveen: My short answer to the question is: No, you don't need an MBA to become an entrepreneur. And if you have a burning desire to start something along with the money to do it, do it now. The money you save by not attending Babson can be immediately invested into your business.

My longer answer would be to consider the...

New generation of entrepreneurs definitely need Business Education. Business has become global and emerging markets are maturing. If you want to build a sustainable long-term enterprise, I believe, you need to know the fundamentals.

F1GMAT: SKOLKOVO MBA is known for developing entrepreneur leaders. Do you think an MBA is required to be an entrepreneur? How does SKOLKOVO MBA encourage entrepreneurs?

I don't really know whether MBA degree guarantees you success in business. I know a lot of people who are entrepreneurs by nature and they never attended a single business class. But they are twice older than me and keep on running their businesses effectively due to experience and insight.

New generation of entrepreneurs definitely needs business...

F1GMAT: Tell us a little bit about yourself?

Anna Shay: When I was 8 my family moved from Moscow to Australia and at 16 I made a decision to go to university in London, where I studied Politics and Eastern European studies. Very early on, I realized that I want to go back to my home country. It wasn’t only due to the patriotic feelings, but also because I realized that I am much more needed in my country with the education and experience that I have acquired. As I moved back to Moscow, I began to engage in charitable activity, aimed at increasing the quality of human capital. I’ve realized that developing and increasing the quality of human capital in Russia is something that I would want to spend my life on. I’ve always...