Scholarships at ISB

Question

Are there scholarships available?

kntombat · Answer

TheRedPen ,
I think your opinion here will be helpful to  Applicant007 .

kntombat · Answer

Admissionado ,  mbaMission ,  FortunaAdmissionsMJ ,  MBAandBeyond 
Could anyone of you help this candidate out ?

kntombat · Answer

mbaMissionKate , your thoughts here would be helpful.

bb · Answer

If you are planning to drive for Uber after graduation, I would say ISB If you are planning to to go Investment Banking, then Darden but if you have no brands on your resume, then ISB. I would say based on your post, you appear to approach complex decisions with very basic set of information (kind of like marrying someone based on their shoe size), so I would say you probably want to play it safe and go to ISB. Of course you would be making a mistake but you would not have to worry about the complexities of this world

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MBADecoder · Answer

do you have admits or are you speculating?

Admissionado · Answer

Applicant007 :

If you really are fixated on remaining in India and brand name is very important to you, go with ISB. Darden is an excellent program and has a great international reputation, but it does not seem to meet your primary criteria as you have laid it out.

Does cost matter to you? Are you getting any money to attend ISB? Is that a consideration?

Also, what do you want to do post-MBA?

I would not worry about visa complexities. There are plenty of international students at Darden. Everyone figures out how to make it work. I wouldn't let logistical matters affect this important decision.

Applicant007 · Answer

Hey, thanks for the reply.

Do you mean majority of the people who want to stay back are able to stay back? 
What happens when you come back to India with US experience, can you maintain the same trajectory? 
Would local companies recognize the value or one would be tossed over for IIM grads ?

TheRedPen · Answer

Hello  Applicant007 ,
Thank you for this question. Every year scores of students go through this and often choose based on the incorrect criteria.
When it comes to choosing a school, you must take into consideration several factors.

Here are some of them:
Location - Take into account your preference for the cities or the suburbs. Also, consider major employers located in the area. If the school allows for in-semester internships, it can be a great advantage. Weather and climate are also significant factors to consider here. If you hate the cold, Darden would not be a great choice.
Costs vs Post-MBA package - Understandably, the Darden is much more expensive than ISB even with a scholarship. However, Darden also presents greater earning potential as well. The correct choice depends on your financial situation and aspirations.
Academic Experience - Darden is known for its amazing faculty. However, ISB also invites some professors from top business schools to its campus.
Class Size - Darden has an average class size of 400 students, while ISB has approximately 600 students in its Hyderabad campus and 300 students in the Mohali campus. Reflect on your undergraduate experience to understand what would suit you.
Culture - The country schools are in plays a significant role in the culture of the colleges. ISB though an international school, has a strong Indian influence. On the other hand, Darden will give you first-hand exposure to the American culture, allowing you to expand your perspective.
Diversity - While every MBA program will give you diversity in terms of age, experience, networks, and professional goals, Darden has a more diverse class (24% are international). Darden also allows you to build a network in the USA. On the other hand, an ISB network will let you deepen your network in India, which is helpful if you wish to work in India long-term.

Regardless of your choice, remember that both schools are highly selective and have significantly helped past students accelerate their careers. Best of luck on the MBA journey!

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