US is one of the most sought-after locations when it comes to Indian candidates looking for an MBA abroad. However, the high preference for US MBA programs also makes the process highly competitive and extremely difficult for Indian candidates looking to secure a top MBA admit.
Many Indian candidates with solid profiles often apply to multiple business schools and get rejected in the process. However, failure is a part of the opaque MBA admissions journey, and those who course-correct while they still have time often turn the tide when it comes to admissions.
UNC Kenan-Flagler is among the top MBA programs in the US - ranking #19 among the top US business schools in the US News report, and #38 in the world as per the FT Rankings. With a class size of ~300, average work experience of ~6 years, and 34% female candidates, UNC offers a holistic MBA experience!
We caught up with Lalitha Garidi who worked with us to prepare for her mock interviews to secure top MBA admits. Before reaching out to us, Lalitha had already faced rejections from two of her top-choice programs, Darden and Tuck. So when it came to UNC, she wanted to ensure she wasn't making any more mistakes.
Below is Lalitha's MBA application journey, in her own words.
Could you give us a brief background about yourself? What prompted you to apply for MBA programs?
Hi, I’m Lalitha! I belong to a typical South-Indian small town with a traditional and conservative background where women are