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The Highly Competitive MBA Candidate – Myth vs. reality

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 by August Academy
The picture shows an MBA graduate. The associated article discusses all there is to know about MBA: courses, jobs, specialisations, etc.

    Want help, but on a budget?  Sign up for the MBA Admissions Masterclass now! Want help with the application process, but on a budget?  Use coupon code JULY2020, … Keep reading…

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Which aspect of the MBA application process do you find difficult?/How can we help?

June 6, 2021July 13, 2020 by August Academy

Since we first started operations in 2013, we’ve spoken to several hundreds of students. The MBA application process is demanding. Even so, there are six areas where students have the … Keep reading…

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Operation Varsity Blues!

March 27, 2019 by August Academy
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A scenario that I face often: “How can we get my son(/daughter) into Stanford!” This is a question that I’ve been on the receiving end of, several times. Also, this … Keep reading…

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Ayaz: Marketing Research/Consulting -> Multiple top 10 schools

March 15, 2019 by August Academy

I succeeded in getting 2 interview calls from the T10 schools and eventually received 1 admit with scholarship and 1 waitlist which are great results given my profile. Coming off … Keep reading…

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Deepa: Technology/Banking -> London Business School

March 14, 2019March 13, 2019 by August Academy

The best part of working with Karthik is that he would have you write your own essays/applications in your own style. He would guide you on to approach them, guide … Keep reading…

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Kavya: HR Consulting -> Emory/Georgetown

March 13, 2019 by August Academy
Maddy Jr gets into Emory Goizueta business school

The application process can be overwhelming, and he helped me navigate the process. I approached Karthik late in November, cutting it quite close to the R2 deadlines. After an initial … Keep reading…

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Jitesh: Banking/Marketing Communications -> Columbia

March 13, 2019 by August Academy

I began my conversations with Karthik with an introductory phone call, and as someone who was looking for a ‘2nd MBA’, what struck me was the optimism in his tone … Keep reading…

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Anees: Sports Medicine -> Minnesota Carlson

March 13, 2019 by August Academy
Carlson MBA

After failing to secure interviews in the previous admissions season, I decided to work with an admissions consult to improve my chances. During the profile review with Karthik, he reviewed … Keep reading…

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Ankita: Pharma Consulting -> UCLA Anderson

March 13, 2019 by August Academy

He was nothing less than a mentor in the process of building my story, perfecting my resume and writing my essays, as he constantly pushed me to not be complacent and … Keep reading…

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Karthik: IT Risk Consulting -> McCombs

March 13, 2019 by August Academy
McCombs School of Business

It is like a Pre-MBA Crash Course, and the process very essential to learn and experience. Show, don’t tell – This quote sums up my experience working with Karthik. I failed … Keep reading…

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